Advanced Level Teacher / Coach
I am qualified as Level 3 (advanced) Teacher, Level 1 Coach, Timekeeper, and Judge, and a Fellow of the Institute of Swimming.
I started teaching and coaching at Nantwich Swimming Club in 1984 until retiring in 2007/8 having spent 15 years as Chairman and Chief Coach. For many years I was also Chairman of the Peak and Plain Swimming League, and had the privilege to coach the combined Crewe and Nantwich team for the Cheshire Youth Games.
In 2004 I formed the Adult Serious Swimming Sessions (Now called Masters) at Nantwich which consisted of triathletes (including GB medallists) ex-swimmers and other capable adults some of whom joined on the very first session. I continued this until around 2019.
I joined Crewe Flyers in November 2019 in response to a request for volunteers and despite intentions to ‘retire’ from coaching in July 2023, I became Chairperson of the club the following month. I regularly cover sessions for our younger swimmers and assist with trials for those wishing to join.