Squad Staff

At BUTL, we take great pride in the exceptional team of individuals who work collaboratively to enhance and expand opportunities within Taekwon-Do. Since our founding by a single individual in 2015, our team has grown to over 30 dedicated members, encompassing key areas such as operations, education, events, and athlete development.

If you are thinking about joining our team, take a look at our current opportunities.

Ross Sharman

Head Coach, V Degree

International Taekwon-Do Federation (ITF) Experienced Instructor
World Taekwondo (WT) Experienced Instructor
15 years working within University Taekwon-Do
Student National Squad Head Coach (UK)
Class A Umpire and International Instructor (ITF)

Leadership Team

Jacob Thorley

Head ITF Coach

Lara Walters

Deputy Head ITF Coach

Karan Landa

Head WT Sparring Coach

VACANT

Head Poomsae Coach

Cole Whitehead

Head of Sport Science

Alanna Brunton

Head of Wellbeing

Reece Franklin

Squad Secretary

Ellie Salmon

Squad Secretary

ITF Coaching Team

VACANT

Elite Coach

Jason N

Male Captain

Rebecca S

Female Captain

WT Coaching Team

Bountaina M

Sparring Coach

Alisha P

Sparring Coach

Mohammed S

Poomsae Coach

Sport Science Team

VACANT

Nutritionist

Cole W

Strength & Conditioning

Katie C

Squad Physiotherapist

VACANT

Sport Psychologist

Cody O

Sport Therapist

Wellbeing Team

Lily T

Wellbeing Officer

VACANT

Wellbeing Officer

Umpire Committee

Jonty Y

ITF Committee Chair

Jacob D

ITF Committee Member

Rhiannon P

ITF Committee Member