Meet the Staff

I was a Career Soldier during 1979-2003 and have been the Welsh National Coach since 2005. I feel privileged to have had the opportunity to represent my country both as an Athlete and now in a coaching role. We continually strive for excellence both within our training environments and in competition at all levels, our success in Wales is a credit to the current staff and Board of directors.

Cymru Am Byth!

I have an unprecedented passion for Weightlifting and it’s development in Wales. I am fortunate to have been involved in the sport for over 30 years, both as a competitor and coach. I have been delighted to represent Wales at 5 Commonwealth Games in both coach and team manager positions. Following a successful career in teaching, it is now a pleasure to develop all aspects of this great sport in our principality.

I have been involved in Weightlifting since I was 11 as a lifter, I proceeded through the development pathway and gradually worked my way up to senior international level, later attending European Senior Championships, Commonwealth Championships, and Commonwealth Games.

I studied Bsc Sport Science at Bangor University and was lucky enough to get this job very soon afterwards. My role as the Business Support Officer for Weightlifting Wales is varied; from taking care of memberships and competition entries, to working on governance projects tied to our funding from Sport Wales. I am very passionate about this sport, I love to compete in Weightlifting, and I love to work in Weightlifting! My job is a real insight into the teamwork and strategic planning that goes into to providing the opportunity for people to enjoy the sport and for it to grow and develop nationally.

I am one of the development officers based down in South Wales. I have been involved in the sport for several years first as a competitor and now as a coach. I feel privileged to have represented Wales as a Coach at the 2018 Commonwealth Games.

As a development officer I offer support to clubs around coaching, programming and grant applications as well as arranging Cluster competitions. I am based in Swansea and cover all surrounding regions, please get in touch if you are looking to set up weightlifting at your facility.

I have worked in sport and the health and fitness industry for 10 years. I used to be an international athlete in athletics, competing in the 100m and Javelin before taking up Weightlifting 8 years ago. I have been lucky enough to compete at 2 Commonwealth Games and have a Commonwealth Bronze medal.

I attended the University of South Wales and received a 2:1 in BSc Strength and Conditioning. My role at WW is the North Wales Development Manager. I would like to develop the talent squad and provide education on UKAD, technique and health and wellbeing. I would like to provide guidance and assistance to clubs in developing a community for all to enjoy participating in Weightlifting.