As we transition to delivering the Scottish Judo Performance Programme, we would like to share an update on the changes to our staffing structure.
As JudoScotland assumes responsibility for the Performance Programme, staff will be recruited by JudoScotland to provide opportunities and to deliver coaching across the entire performance pathway. Additional sportscotland support services will continue to be provided to institute supported athletes.
We’d like to take this opportunity to extend our heartfelt thanks to the sportscotland judo coaching team, Euan Burton, Billy Cusack, and Takafumi Kitahara, for their outstanding contribution to judo performance in Scotland. Their dedication, expertise, and support have been instrumental in the development of Scottish Judoka and the success they’ve achieved on the world stage, from Sally Conway’s bronze medal at the Rio 2016 Olympics to Team Scotland Judo’s impressive performance at Birmingham 2022, and numerous international medals along the way. We are incredibly grateful for everything they’ve done and wish them all the very best in their next chapters.
JudoScotland has been the only sportscotland-invested Scottish Governing Body not directly delivering its own performance programme, until now. This shift marks a major and positive milestone. It will enable stronger alignment across the Scottish Judo community, fostering a more cohesive, athlete-centred approach as we look ahead to Glasgow 2026 and beyond.
We are currently recruiting for a Head of Performance and a Performance Pathway Support Coach to help drive the future growth and success of judo in Scotland.