Delighted to have the opportunity to speak to Daniel Lascau, 7th Dan and IJF Sports Director. Born in Romania in May 1969 and starting judo at the age of 4, judo has definitely been a huge part of Daniel's life.

In this episode, Daniel talks about starting judo, his competitive career including how he came to represent Germany and going on to win the 1991 World Championships, through to his remarkable working career including his role of Performance Director for the British Judo Association for the 2012 London Olympic Games and the highlights, challenges and priorities during his time in the UK.

Daniel also plays a huge role in the IJF Academy, delivering coach education all around the world, all while studying for a PhD at the University of Hertfordshire.

A big personality and a very busy man with a huge CV.

Occupations held: 
2002-2004 Administrative Director in the EJU General Secretariat 
2005-2008 Technical Director of the Swedish Judo Federation 
2009-2010 General Secretary & Manager of Romanian Judo Federation 
2011-2012 Performance Director of British Judo Association 
2013-2015 Education Director of Turkish Judo Federation 
2013 to present Sport Director of IJF Academy
 
Positions held:
2001-2004 German Judo Federation Vice-President 
2005-2007 EJU Sports Director 
2008 EJU Head Sports Director 
2009-2011 EJU Vice-President Sports 
2007-2011 IJF Sport Commission Member 
2012 to present IJF Executive Committee Member & IJF Sport Director 
2015-2017 Romanian Judo Federation President 
2018 to present Executive Board Member of IJF Academy Foundation
2018 Honorary member of Budokwai London 
2019 Acting IJF Refereeing Director 

1991 - World Judo Champion - Barcelona, ESP
IJF & Kodokan 7th Dan
Link to Daniel Lascau career on Judoinside.com