England Korfball, after a thorough recruitment process, are today delighted to confirm the ETS Coaching team that will lead the ETS into the European Championships in October 2026 and hopefully beyond! 

John Denton (Bec) with re-take his role as ETS Lead Coach and will be joined by a new look coaching team made up of Sam Brooks (Trojans), Toby Clarke (Bristol Thunder) and Jess Davies (Birmingham City). 

Commenting on the appointments Mike Hopkinson, England Korfball, Performance Programme Lead said: “I’m delighted to welcome our new ETS coaches into the England pathway. This is a relatively young group, but one that already demonstrates exceptional skill, energy, and motivation. Their fresh perspectives and commitment to excellence will be invaluable as we continue to build a high-performance culture that supports our athletes and strengthens the future of English korfball”.  

We hope everyone will welcome our new ETS coaches and we wish everyone every success in their roles.