Nicolas Coupoux Steps Down as Judo Holiday Camp Director in Villeneuve

“À 21 ans je pars pour aller à la découverte d’autres choses,” said Nicolas Coupoux.

Nicolas Coupoux is stepping down from his role as director of the Multisports Judo Camps at the Villeneuve judo club following the conclusion of the holiday camp on October 30, as reported by Midi Libre.

Coupoux took over the directorship in September 2024. He decided to leave the position to pursue new professional horizons, according to Midi Libre.

Club director Jérémy Buisson explained that Coupoux’s history with the program spans childhood. “Après avoir participé aux stages dès l’âge de 4 ans et jusqu’à ses 14 ans, Nicolas a passé son BAFA pour rejoindre l’équipe d’animation pendant plusieurs années,” Buisson told Midi Libre.

After working in animation, Coupoux earned his BAFD qualification. He spent two years running the Multisport Judo Holiday Camps alongside Buisson, as detailed by Midi Libre.

Both Midi Libre and La Provence said that children, parents, and camp animators gathered for a traditional farewell snack on the final Friday of the camp to wish Coupoux well in his next chapter.

“Merci à vous tous, les enfants, pour ces belles années, vos sourires, votre énergie et tous les moments partagés,” Coupoux told La Provence, reflecting on his time with the program.

“Avoir grandi au sein des stages, puis vous avoir accompagnés à mon tour, restera une aventure précieuse pour moi,” Coupoux told Midi Libre, adding gratitude for the parents’ trust and the team’s support.

While stepping away from his administrative duties, Coupoux intends to stay connected to the sport at the club. “Il poursuivra tout de même son parcours de judoka au sein de notre club,” Buisson confirmed to Midi Libre.

Coupoux outlined several possibilities for his immediate future. “Peut-être reprendre mes études, ou bien diriger des colonies de vacances ou travailler dans des clubs de vacances,” he told Midi Libre.

Before moving on to those endeavors, Coupoux confirmed one athletic milestone remains ahead. “Je vais d’ailleurs prochainement passer ma ceinture noire,” he told Midi Libre.

With Coupoux’s departure finalized after the October 30 camp close, the club has initiated a leadership handover. Buisson will temporarily resume full oversight of the holiday programs while training a new director for upcoming sessions, according to Midi Libre.

The transition marks the end of a two-year leadership tenure for Coupoux, closing a chapter that began when he entered the camp system as a four-year-old participant.