4th Dan Judo Instructor providing coaching at all levels from novice to national standard. Permanent 90 sq m mat for sessions. 48 years in judo, coaching for the last 20 of them - CRB certified

Find out more about Kerst

• At what age did you start playing sport? Tell us about this time or moment in your life.

  The earliest sporting memory is aged 5 playing football. However my primary sport Judo began when I was 10 years old, when my uncle decided that he would take myself, my sister and cousin to a local club.

• What are your favourite sports; those that you practice at a high level, a simple hobby, and a sport that you'd still like to discover?

  I still compete at Judo and BJJ although normally now in Veteran divisions, although occasionally give the youngsters a run for their money. I sometimes go for a run out at my local rugby club and as a hobby I cycle

• What gives you the motivation and passion to pursue your sport?

  I'm highly competitive which gives me the drive to succeed individually but now take great satisfaction in seeing my students compete and show the same passion for Judo.

• Do you have a sporting achievement that you're particularly proud of?

  I've competed and medalled nationally and internationally in Judo

• How have your achievements and challenges made you a better sportsperson?

  I think the achievements I have made and the obstacles I have over come have made me a better 'person' not just a better sportsperson. Judo can be a lesson in life, not just a physical exercise. Be modest and humble, there is always someone out there bigger better faster stronger. Strive not to be better than anyone else but to be better than you were before

• If you had to go for a jog with a famous athlete, who would you choose? And what questions would you ask them?

  I would go for a jog with Muhammed Ali and ask him, considering todays heavyweights and those that came after him, does he still think he would be the greatest

• How do you help people stay motivated?

  I Keep my students motivated because I make it interesting and fun - you have to enjoy it to do it, judo is a tough sport

• What makes you a Superprof in sports?

  I would like to think I'm a Superprof in Judo because I recognise how to get the best from my students dependent on their personality trait - a soft or hard line approach, and everything in between. Each student is different and reacts differently to certain methodology - Its my job to get the best out of them depending on what they want to achieve.