Antony Parkinson
I have been taking part in judo for over 20 years and in my competitive career I was a National Silver Medallist and represented Great Britain at Cadet level. I am a 2nd Dan Black Belt and am a qualified British Judo Association coach. I have been a full-time professional coach for 7 years working with Judo Education.
Christopher Soakell
I have been practicing judo for over 26 years, coaching for 20 and for the last 10 years coaching in schools for Judo Education. I am 3rd Dan Black Belt and a Senior Club Coach with the British Judo Association. I am also the head coach of the Wirral Judo Club. In 2006 I was awarded Wirral Sports Coach of the year and then went on to win the Merseyside Coach of the year award.
Evalin Vose
I have been involved in judo for almost 10 years, in this time I have gained the rank of 1st Dan black belt and had the opportunity to compete at multiple competitions, including representing the North West at the National Teams. Alongside this, and my role delivering judo in schools, I am also the head coach of North Lancs Judo Academy.
Natalie Fox
I have played Softball for over 20 years and began coaching juniors in 2001. I am lead coach at Lytham St Annes Softball Club and Head Coach for GB Men’s U16s Softball. I hold a Level 2 coaching grade for Baseball & Softball. I am also a qualified Instructor with Archery GB (Oct 2023-2026)
Anne Loughnane
I have 20 years judo experience. I am a 2nd Dan Black Belt and represented the Northwest Area. I am one of the lead coaches at the Wirral Judo Club and a qualified British Judo Association Coach. I am currently Merseyside County Coach and have 10 years’ experience working in schools with Judo Education.
Nicholas Murphy
I have been fencing for 24 years and I am still highly competitive at regional and national level. I’m the reigning North West champion at arms and team captain. I have been coaching for 22 years and I am an England Fencing Level 3 Coach in Epee, Foil and Sabre. I have been working with Fencing Education as a full-time professional coach within schools for over 18 years.
Matt Thomas
I have been practising Archery for the past 16 years and have competed at county level at both junior and senior level for Cheshire. I obtained my coaching qualification over 5 years ago and have since been heavily involved with not only coaching at my club based on, but also with the junior Cheshire County squad.
