Debbie Sands
Senior Coach
UKCC Judo Coach Level 3
Coaching Experience
I have coached at National competitions in England, Wales and Scotland.
I have been the Head Coach for Judo at the Special Olympic National Games.
I have also coached Internationally at the Ben van der Eng Memorial numerous times, as well as be appointed Assistant Coach at the Special Olympics European and World Games
Playing Experience
In the time I have trained with many international players.
I have fought in the British open and have won countless amounts of medals.
Extra Info
I have gained vast experience in being around good quality coaches benefiting from their experience.
Coaching as I have around the world, has opened my eyes over the years to the different levels of quality Additional Need Players and Main Stream players.
I have been doing Judo since the age of 11, and have been with Westerleigh for 24 years.
I have trained with the likes of Simon Jackson, Ben Quilter, Karen Briggs, Peter Inman and Ashley McKenzie, to name a few!
My current grade in Judo is 2nd Dan