Bruce Robinson
"Building upon the success of the UK's performance at the last WorldSkills competition, we have continued to look at how we can help both competitors and training managers improve their personal performance. Through a more stringent selection process and a more carefully crafted training programme, I am sure we will surpass our previous performance. The most important skill the competitors can develop is their mental abiliity to cope with pressure while still being able to perfom at a world-class level.."
Team Leader Duties
As Team Leader, Bruce has witnessed four WorldSkills Competitions. His key responsibility will be to coordinate the UK Team and make sure that they are in the right place at the right time in Shizuoka, in both the physical and emotional sense.
Bruce has been involved in developing the new 2007 training programme for competitors which includes recruiting the best available training managers to train and advise the team and putting in place a benchmarking system to ensure that the team meets world-class standards.
Current Occupation
Bruce currently runs his own consultancy and works as an associate for Brathay Hall, Cumbria. Brathay Hall is a people development organisation with a unique sense of purpose; that people should learn from experience. Brathay Hall applies extraordinary know-how to inspire deep and lasting personal change across a range of people from youth to boardroom.
Stephanie Tibbert
"The WorldSkills event is a tough competition so it's important that everyone is physically and mentally fit if we want to bring back gold. However, it's also a unique experience so I'll be there to remind everyone that it's the taking part that counts and to enjoy the competition."
Team Leader Duties
Steph works alongside Bruce Robinson to develop the UK Team. She is tasked with raising the fitness levels and the mental and physical capabilities of the team. At an early age Steph represented Great Britain as a trampolinist so she is aware of the importance of remaining calm whilst under pressure.
Current Occupation
Steph is currently completing her PhD in sport psychology, concentrating on developing mental skills to improve performace in elite sport. Additionally, Steph is working with a number of athletes from a variety of sports to develop psychological and physiological training packages that will enhance competitive performance.
