Meet the Team

At BUTL, we take great pride in the exceptional team of individuals who work collaboratively to enhance and expand opportunities within Taekwon-Do. Since our founding by a single individual in 2015, our team has grown to over 30 dedicated members, encompassing key areas such as operations, education, events, and athlete development.

If you are thinking about joining our team, take a look at our current opportunities.

Ross Sharman

Head of BUTL

5th Degree Black Belt
15 years working within University Taekwon-Do
International Taekwon-Do Federation (ITF) Experienced Instructor
World Taekwondo (WT) Experienced Instructor
Class A Umpire and International Instructor (ITF)
Hosted 40+ Taekwon-Do Championships and Events
Former University Club Committee Member and Chair

“The BUTL is the foundation of Student Taekwon-Do, created to provide unique and inclusive opportunities for all. We pride ourselves on our family ethos and built in community with the aim to unite all practitioners of the art. It’s an honour for us be a part of the Student Taekwon-Do movement“
Ross Sharman, Founder of BUTL

Executive Team

Phoebe Blakeley-Crewe

Head of Administration

Amy Coupe

Head of Volunteering

Reece Franklin

Squad Secretary

Daniel Hubery

Head of WT Operations

Alex Hume

Head of Events

Daniel Tuley

Head of ITF Operations

Niraj Wadher

Head of International

Cole Whitehead

Head of Sport Science

Events Facilitation Team

Alex H

Head of Events

Jess H

Events Manager

Hannah O

Senior Events Coordinator

Rummanah P

Senior Events Coordinator

Simone S

Senior Events Coordinator

Jackson B

Events Coordinator

Kasra N

Events Coordinator

Patrick T

Events Coordinator


Amy C

Head of Volunteering

Jordan S

Volunteer Manager


Matt T

Marketing Officer

Izzy L

Digital and Media Officer

Scott L

Health and Safety Officer

Technical Team

Daniel T

Head of ITF Operations

Daniel H

Head of WT Operations

Ricky C

Event Systems Manager

Jacob D

ITF Umpire Committee Lead

VACANT

WT Umpire Committee Lead