Meet The Coaches
​礼 (rei) ~ bow, an expression of gratitude
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Vale Judo Club has a number of Level 1 and Level 2 certified coaches and assistant coaches, who between them have a wealth of technical and competitive judo knowledge and experience.
UKCC/BJA Level 2 Coach
2nd Dan
Club Secretary
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David Broomfield
Club Coach
UKCC/BJA Level 2 Coach
1st Dan
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Pete Sanderson
Club Coach
BJA Level 1 Coach
2nd Dan
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Noel Blake
Support Coach
​​2nd Kyu
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Lily Hemsley
Trainee Coach
​UKCC/BJA Level 2 Coach
Former Norwegian National Coach
4th Dan
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Mike Newton
Club Founder
UKCC/BJA Level 2 Coach
1st Dan
Club Manager
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Oliver Hemsley
Club Coach
BJA Level 1 Coach
FPJ Level 1 Coach
Matside Coach
1st Kyu
Andy Phillips
Club Coach
FPJ Level 1 Coach
2nd Kyu
Club Welfare Officer
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Stephanie Phillips
Trainee Coach
​Previous guest coaches include British Olympians, 8th Dan Brian Jacks, 5th Dan Colin Oates and 4th Dan Ashley McKenzie
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