Coaches

The club is nothing without the amazing work of our coaches, both paid and voluntary. They are the guiding force of the club and without them we simply wouldn’t be here.

We are exceptionally fortunate to have a wide and varied group of coaches all of whom add a huge amount of experience and enthusiasm.  All our coaches are PVG checked, have first aid and child protection training and are all listed on the British Fencing Coaches Register.

Individual Lessons must be arranged with your chosen coach and is a private agreement with them. Please email or call them to discuss your requirements.


KEITH COOK

Keith is co-founder of Salle Holyrood and has been coaching for almost 15 years.  He has a British Fencing Level 3 Coaching Qualification and Level 3 Certificate in Mentoring and is a GB Coach.
Read Keith’s full profile here

email: keith.salleholyrood@gmail.com


SEAN WALTON

Sean is co-founder of Salle Holyrood and has been coaching for 19 years.  Sean has a Level 5 International Fencing Master’s Diploma.  Sean has often been heard as the commentary voice at international competitions.
 Read Sean’s full profile here.

email: sean.salleholyrood@gmail.com


PAUL STANBRIDGE

Paul Stanbridge is a Level 2 Coach. Paul is now an active participant of the senior and veterans fencing scene.

Read Paul’s full profile here.

email: paulstanbridge@yahoo.com


MHAIRI MCLAUGHLIN

Mhairi has been fencing at Salle Holyrood since the age of 10. She is a GB Senior Internationalist and board member of Scottish Fencing, the sport’s governing body. Mhairi holds her Level 2 coaching qualification.


JAN SAMULSKI

Jan also joined the club at a young age, having moved from Poland with his family. Jan is a level 2 coach and holds a sports coaching degree.

email: jansamulski99@gmail.com