About me
I love swimming! This started at 4-months old and I haven’t looked back since. My passion for swimming is varied – I am a teacher, coach, Swim England tutor/educator, Masters swimmer and works for the national governing body within the Membership team working on results, rankings and records.
I have been lucky to have worked with a broad spectrum of swimmers over the years in a number of roles from adults nervous in the water, international triathletes, to national swimmers and world championship synchronised swimmers. These provide me with a wide knowledge and experience base across the aquatic disciplines.
I have been a triathlon coach since 2019 and have really enjoyed working with the juniors and helping out with run sessions with the club since this time.
Interests
In my spare time, swimming also plays a large part. I have swum competitively for over 20-years and I continue to train on a regular basis. I have also been involved with national and international events as a member of the British Swimming/ASA Event Management Teams for a time spanning 15 9 years. This has included roles at 2 Commonwealth Games, the London Olympic and Paralympics and many more national events.
Coaching Philosophy
I feel it’s very important for athletes to understand and feel what they are doing in their stroke and how one part of the stroke impacts another. I encourage all swimmers to try out different styles as no two swimmers swim the same.
To improve in the pool and open water, I believe it is essential to understand and enjoy the training behind the race. I like to offer variety within my sessions to ensure that all swimmers can benefit from every session and enjoy it.
Achievements
Swim England Educator of the Year 2019
Qualifications
ASA Level 2 Swimming Teacher
ASA Level 1 Coaching Swimming
BTF Level 2 Triathlon Coach
ASA Level 2 Open Water Coach
ASA Level 1 Assistant Swim Coach
Swim England Level 1 Assistant Synchronised Swimming Coach
National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers and Coaches
Swim England Safeguarding
BTF Safeguarding and Protecting Children
Other Services
1-2-1 Swimming Coaching and Mentoring for Beginners/Developers, Intermediate & Advanced
To contact me directly please email [email protected] or check out our website www.swimmingmatters.co.uk.