Meet The Coaches

If you don't understand it, you can't teach it

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Gordon Mitchell - Team Falcons Head Coach
With over two decades of experience, Coach Gordon Mitchell has been training since the age of 17, building a rich background as both an athlete and a coach at domestic and international levels. He has served as a coach for various England teams and boasts an impressive record as a former World, European, and British Champion across multiple kickboxing organisations.

A respected leader within the kickboxing community, Coach Mitchell is also a qualified referee and currently serves as a Director on the board of the National Governing Body, Kickboxing GB, overseeing Welfare and Governance.


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Sian Marsh - Andover Assistant Coach
Sian Marsh has been training with the Falcons for over a decade and is the first female to complete the Falcons Black Belt program. Her technical mastery of the syllabus is unmatched. As a former WKA World Bronze Medalist, Sian has proven her abilities at the highest levels of competition.

When not working as a stunt double in the film industry, Sian dedicates her time to coaching at the Andover gym, sharing her expertise and skills with athletes of all levels.

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Callum Hollinshead - Andover Assistant Coach

Coach Callum Hollinshead began his journey through the Falcons black belt program at the age of 11. He has represented Great Britain in both light contact and points fighting, earning numerous British and international titles, including the prestigious title of WAKO European Champion.

Now a fully qualified coach and referee, Callum leverages his extensive experience to nurture and develop the next generation of champions at Andover.

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Jon Van Den Heuvel - Tidworth Head Coach

Coach Jon Van Den Heuvel, known as Coach VDH, has been with the Falcons since the age of 16. A highly accomplished athlete, he holds three WKA World Titles in both light and full contact kickboxing and has represented Kickboxing GB at senior WAKO championships in light contact.

As the Head Coach for Tidworth, Coach VDH is focused on developing the next generation of athletes who will proudly represent Team Falcons on the global stage.

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Connor Guiver - Amesbury Head Coach

Connor Guiver has trained and competed with the Falcons in his youth. Now, with his own children competing at international level for Kickboxing GB, he has returned as a coach and is also a qualified referee.

In addition to delivering classes in Andover, Connor serves as the Head Coach for the Amesbury club, where he continues to inspire and train the next generation of athletes.