Today, Friday 12 December 2025, Goalball UK is pleased to announce the athletes invited to the Performance Pathway Programme for 2025–2026.
Mark Winder, CEO of Goalball UK, said:
“Congratulations to all athletes selected for the 2025–2026 Performance Pathway programme. Being part of this programme reflects not only your performance on court, but also your commitment, attitude and potential within our sport.
We are proud to see athletes representing clubs from across the UK, which highlights the strength and growth of goalball at both grassroots and performance levels. This programme plays a vital role in supporting athletes to develop as players and people, and we look forward to working with them throughout the year ahead.”
The following athletes have been selected for the 2025–2026 Performance Pathway Programme:
High-Performance
- Caleb Nanevie, Dan Roper, David Scott, Joe Roper, Kali Holder, Lois Turner, Matthew Loftus.
Performance Potential
- Alexandra Ulysses Chelsea Hudson, Conall Moore, Jack Peters, Patrick Harmer,
Talent
- Catrin Young, Emma Tammaro, Harry Boden, Jess Marshall*, Leo Stubbs, Phoebe Clifton*.
* = joining the Performance Pathway for the first time.
Goalball Academy
- Alex Bull, Alleah Beard-Pace, Arun Rai, Ben Tall, Daniel Jenkins, Daniel Longmore, Emily Ramsden, Faith Stubbs, Hannah Bennett, Imogen Dodds, Jacob Evans, Nikhil Kamath.
We have spaces available for you to join the Goalball Academy! Are you, or know someone who is:
- Aged 12-17 years old.
- Blind or partially sighted.
- Enjoys taking part in goalball, or sport and physical activity?
Then the Goalball Academy could be the opportunity for you! Find out more about what the programme is all about, and how you can apply via the Goalball Academy – Applications are open! page.
Congratulations to every goalball athlete awarded a place, reflecting their hard work and dedication over the past year.
We are 8 months into the LA 2028 Cycle, and our performance staff remain focused on building on our strong foundations and progress over the past year, to make a significant impact on the international stage.
Gary Fraser, Performance Director at Goalball UK said “The Goalball UK Performance Pathway Programme has progressed significantly over the past 12 months, and we are focussed on continuous development and improvement. We have a World Class staff team working with an incredibly determined and talented group of players, and I congratulate everyone that has been invited onto our 2025-2026 programme.
It is a privilege to work alongside everyone involved, and I look forward to 2026 which will be another exciting year for our sport”.
Faye Dale-Cook, Talent Director at Goalball UK said “Our Performance Pathway Programme continues to demonstrate significant progress both on and off the court. We are committed to providing a clear, transparent, and inspiring pathway that empowers every athlete to achieve their full potential in goalball. Looking ahead, we are excited to build on this momentum, deepen our support for pathway athletes, and welcome new talent into the programme as we strive for excellence together.”
Alex Cockerham, Talent Officer at Goalball UK said “From a Goalball Academy perspective, this year has been a true celebration of our athletes. Watching them grow in confidence, push their limits, and support one another has been a real highlight. Every individual has brought something unique, and their hard work and resilience deserve real recognition. The entire staff team are incredibly proud of everything they’ve achieved so far and can’t wait to see how they continue to shine as they progress along the Performance Pathway.”
