Performance sport is built over years of consistent effort, learning and commitment.
Whether your ambition is national representation, international competition or simply discovering how far your potential can take you, our Performance Judo Programme provides an environment where ambitious athletes can continue to grow.
If you're ready to invest in your development, we'd love to hear from you.
Our Performance Judo Programme exists to help ambitious athletes access the coaching, experiences and support needed to reach their potential.
Through experienced coaching, structured planning and a performance focused training environment, athletes are guided through each stage of their development alongside like-minded judoka pursuing similar ambitions.
The programme is designed to help athletes progress towards national squad selection, international competition and success at European, World and Olympic level.
Our Performance Judo Programme complements existing club, provincial and national structures. It is designed to add value, not replace them.
The programme is open to athletes from every club. There is no requirement to leave or change clubs, and athletes may continue to represent their home club in competition.
We believe athletes benefit most when coaches, clubs, parents and support networks work together. Through the programme, athletes can access additional training, guidance and opportunities while remaining connected to the wider judo community.
When athletes improve, their clubs benefit. When clubs benefit, Irish Judo becomes stronger.
Our philosophy is simple:
the athlete comes first.
This programme is designed for athletes who want to develop their judo, train with purpose and progress towards higher-level competition.
We welcome athletes who are willing to train consistently, respond positively to coaching and contribute to a strong performance culture.
Athletes do not need to be established high performers, but they should be prepared to work hard, compete regularly and be committed to their long-term development.
Every athlete has different goals, experience and support needs. To reflect this, our Performance Judo Programme offers two broad levels of participation. The Performance Director works with each athlete to shape an approach that best supports their development and long-term ambitions.
For athletes who want to train regularly with the Performance Team while continuing to manage the rest of their development independently.
For athletes who want a more structured level of performance support alongside their regular club and Performance Team training.
In addition to training, athletes receive broader guidance, planning and support to help them progress over the long term.
Performance sport requires commitment, discipline and consistency. We expect athletes to train regularly, respond positively to coaching, communicate openly and approach both training and competition with professionalism. Athletes should respect their teammates, coaches and opponents, prepare properly, recover well and show the resilience to learn from setbacks.
Mark Earle serves as Performance Director at Senshin Sports, providing the technical leadership for the Performance Judo Programme.
A 7th Dan, former British Champion, founder of Camberley Judo Club and three-time Olympic coach with Team GB, Mark brings decades of experience in high-performance coaching and athlete development.
At Senshin Sports, he leads technical standards, athlete development, competition preparation and mentoring, working closely with athletes and coaches to support progression within a disciplined, high-performance environment.
Working alongside the Sports Director and wider coaching team, Mark helps ensure the programme reflects the standards, preparation and professionalism required for athletes to progress successfully.
Ben Clayden serves as Sports Director and CEO of Senshin Sports, providing the strategic and organisational leadership behind the organisation and its programmes.
With more than 25 years of experience across business, education, coaching and sports administration, Ben brings expertise in governance, programme development, strategic planning and organisational leadership.
A former Chair of the Connacht Judo Council and General Secretary of the Irish Judo Association, he has led initiatives in governance, coach education, safeguarding, grading and strategic development at club, provincial and national level.
At Senshin Sports, Ben oversees strategy, governance, funding, partnerships, resources, infrastructure projects and the long-term sustainability of all of our programmes. He provides the organisational framework that supports the Performance Judo Programme, ensuring it is professionally managed, appropriately resourced and aligned with the organisation's values and strategic objectives.
Call: 091875746
Email: info@senshinsports.com
Athenry
Senshin Sports HQ Caheroyn Road, Athenry H65 TN32
Galway City
Senshin Sports -Galway, Unit 18 Briarhill Business Park, Galway H91 R524
