Tim Schultheis: Head Coach
Tim Schultheis, founder of the Gurnee Judo Club, is committed to
creating an enjoyable educational environment that will develop
long-term players with the desire to win. Coach Schultheis has been
training in the martial arts for more than 30 years. He currently
holds a 3rd degree black belt in Judo and 2nd degree black belt
in Isshinryu Karate. He is a registered black belt with the U.S.
Judo Association, U.S. Judo Inc., and U.S. Judo Federation. He is
also a certified Judo Coach and a certified hand-to-hand combat
trainer by the U.S. Special Forces, Fort Bragg, N.C. He has won
numerous Judo and Karate competitions in the Midwest, Texas, North
Carolina, California, and nationally. He was the gold medallist
at the 2001 U.S. Armed Forces Nationals.
Don Bordeau: Assistant Coach
Don Bordeau, an original member of the GJC, has trained in the martial
arts for more than 10 years. Currently, he holds a 2nd degree black
belt in Judo and 1st degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do. Don is a
certified Judo Coach and Nationally Certified Judo Referee through
the U.S. Judo Association and U.S. Judo, Inc. He firmly believes
in the holistic impacts of Judo on personal health and fitness;
Don strives for a GJC environment/experience that provides a family
atmosphere and fosters personal growth.
Frank Oliveri: Assistant Coach
Frank Oliveri has trained in Judo for over 20 years. He is a 2nd
degree black belt and is registered with the U.S. Judo Association
and U.S. Judo, Inc. He is also a 1st degree black belt in Iaido
(the Art of Drawing the Sword) and has practiced kendo. Frank is
a certified Judo Coach and National Judo Referee, and is committed
to instilling the values of "Mutual Welfare and Benefit for
All" and "Maximum Efficiency in the Use of Mind and Body"
when teaching and coaching.
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