Applications for the JudoScotland Kaizen Academy are now open.
Entering its fifth year, the Kaizen Academy continues to embody the Japanese philosophy of continual learning. The programme is designed to support club coaches to enhance their skillset, increase confidence and support their understanding and development of coaching principles to bring back to their dojos to continue to develop judo in Scotland.
Kaizen Academy coaches can expect to gain access to various coaching CPD opportunities throughout the year including: exclusive sessions with judo legend Neil Adams MBE, discounted invites to JudoScotland events and personalised dojo visits with a dedicated coach developer. Furthermore, involvement in the Kaizen Academy programme provides the opportunity to join a group of like-minded coaches and share experiences and learnings with each other.
JudoScotland Coaching and Volunteering Manager, Paul McGuinness said: “The Kaizen Academy offers valuable opportunities for judo coaches in Scotland to develop their skills and receive expert guidance and advice from coach developers.
“We are excited to welcome the next cohort of coaches from across the country into the programme and support them as they progress through their coaching journey.”
How to Get Involved
JudoScotland invites Level 1 or 2 coaches to join the professional development programme. Participation requires club support, and acceptance to the programme is based on an individual basis. Preference will be given to coaches whose clubs:
- Prioritise workforce development
- Show a strong commitment to personal and professional growth of coaches
- Demonstrate increased participation and pathway development opportunities
The two-year programme requires a £250 annual investment from clubs or coaches. The remaining cost of the programme (circa £2,000) will be subsidised by JudoScotland as part of our strategic commitment to workforce development.
The application period runs from Monday 12th January to Sunday 9th February 2026.
Anyone who wishes to apply for the programme should contact Paul McGuinness at 07949 888 278 or email paulmcguinness@judoscotland.com