Coaches
Bertie Nicholson — Head Coach
35+ years coaching experience
Former NIR Kyrougi Head Coach (20+ years)
Level 2 & Level 3 Coaching Licences
WT Kyrougi Coach Certification
Child Safeguarding Qualified
First Aid Trained
Bertie has developed athletes for international competition and helped train two current full-time GB athletes, cementing his reputation as one of the region’s most influential Taekwondo coaches.
Liza Nicholson — FUNdamental Coach
Over 30 years’ experience
3rd Dan Kukkiwon Black Belt
Child Safeguarding Qualified
Level 2 Coaching Licence
Team Ireland Assistant Coach (Poomsae)
First Aid Trained
Liza specialises in developing young athletes, focusing on strong fundamentals and confidence building.
Liam Scott — Adults Coach
Nearly 20 years’ experience
4th Dan Kukkiwon Master
Commonwealth Championships Bronze Medallist
Level 2 Coaching Licence
Liam brings high-level technical expertise and a calm, motivating coaching style to the adult programme.
dr Julie McKenna — FUNdamental Coach
Over 30 years’ experience
Level 2 Coaching Licence
First Aid Trained
James Nicholson — Assistant Coach
4th Dan Kukkiwon Master
Represented Ireland at the World & European Poomsae Championships (2024–2025)
Level 1 Assistant Coach Licence
Child Safeguarding Qualified
First Aid Trained
Rheanna McGlinchey — Assistant Coach & Welfare Officer
3rd Dan Kukkiwon Black Belt
Level 1 Assistant Coach Licence
First Aid Trained
Has represented NIR internationally
Welfare Officer, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for all students.