Sometimes, the WCU receive requests for individual coaching.
In order to facilitate such requests, the WCU has drawn up a list (see below) giving details of WCU members who have expressed an interest in coaching on a one-to-one basis.
Very important!
These names listed below are not recommendations, they are merely a list of WCU members who are interested in coaching.
| Name | Rating | Tel.No. | Coaching via Skype? | Area of experience | Face-face or group sessions | Rate | Current DBS Certificate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Kozusek | WCU: 2433 FIDE: 2338 | daniel.kozusek @gmail.com | Zoom | Background in Sport Psychology, over 6 years of full-time coaching experience (and 4 years part-time). Coach of several representatives, national champions and titled players. | Face to face | P O A (Price on Application) | Yes | |
| Jonathan Blackburn | 2246 Fide Master | Jonathan. blackburn 1985 @gmail.com | Skype & Zoom | Full time chess coach for over 4 years, former maths teacher. Any age. Coach of county and international champions N.B. limited availability as near max capacity | Mainly online now, individual or group sessions available | POA | Yes | |
In addition, below are details of group sessions that are open to the public.
- North Cardiff Junior night – Peter Slater Tel. No. 07816 047613 Email: peter.slater@ipo.gov.uk
- Maindee Library Beginner’s Club – David Williams (see below)
- Malpas Junior Club – David Williams Tel. No. 01633 214489 Email: dave.jon.wil@hotmail.co.uk
- Chepstow Library – Russell Doddington Email: russell.dodington@btinternet.com
- Pentyrch Chess Club – Gwawr Evans Tel.No. 07909 524693 Email: gwawrevans@gmail.com
- Merthyr Tydfil – Russell Doddington Email: russell.dodington@btinternet.com
