In E7 we had the chance to sit down with Adam Baker and Stuart McNarry and discuss how they work in tandem with each other at the Swim Wales HPC in Swansea. We also hear about their preparations with swimmers in the run up to the Tokyo Olympic Games. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

In E6 we had the opportunity to sit down with Robin Armayan and hear from him on a range of topics around developing age group swimmers, his own journey as a coach as well as being intelligent racers. A really great discussion worth listening to for any coach. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

In E5 we had the opportunity to sit down with Andi Manley, the director of swimming at Loughborough University to talk about his career in coaching. Andi reflects on his experiences working across age group swimming all the way up to working with senior international swimmers. An insightful discussion for coaches of all levels. Hosted on Acast. See…

In E4 we had the opportunity to speak with Sean Balmer the Head Coach at Cockermouth SC. Over the years Sean has produced GB internationals on a regular basis, most recently Luke Greenbank. In this episode Sean discusses this process of creating international swimmers as well as the importance of great communication for coaches. Hosted on Acast. Se…

In E3 we sat down with Russ Barber to discuss creating performance environments base don behaviours rather than outcomes. Russ also runs The Swim Coach Network. You can find out more about this on twitter (@Russ_SCNetwork) or by emailing theswimcoachnetwork@outlook.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

In E2 we sit down with Rick Hall to discuss his projects on developing technical models for training and racing and how he plans to use these ins coaching going forward. If you want to hear more from Rick you can reach out to him at; Twitter - @coachrickhall Email - coachrickhall@outlook.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati…

In the first episode of series 4 we sat down with Kevin Pickard from The Rogue Monkey to discuss all things talent identification and developement including where he thinks the future of talent lies. An insightful discussion for coaches, athletes, parents and educators. For more information on The Rogue Monkey visit; www.theroguemonkey.org Hosted o…

In E10 we discussed the topic of injury prevention for swimmers with Chris Ritter the founder of Ritter Sports Performance and Surge Strength Dryland Certification. You can find some great free drylands resources @ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqrDM0qpo4fZr_Fw9XBPwIw If you are interested in enrolling on the Surge Strength Dryland Certification…

In E9 we had the opportunity to collaborate with Chris DeSantis who hosts The Swim Brief podcast. Chris has a masters in positive psychology as well as having coached in the US and Denmark. To find out more about Chris and his podcast make sure to check out his website and social media pages; Web - http://chrisdcoach.com/blog Twitter - @cdswimcoach…

In E8 we spoke with Sophie Dodd for Mental Health in Sport about the importance of coaches being trained in mental health first aid for their athletes but also how coaches can look after themselves better to protect against poor mental health. Find out more about the work Sophie does at; https://www.mentalhealthinsportcic.com Insta - mentalhealthin…

In E7 we sat down with Brent Rushall who has been an exponent of Ultra Short Race Pace Training (USRPT) for many years. In this episode Brent outlines why he thinks USRPT is the best training model around. We felt it was important to share this episode with our listeners to allow them to weigh up the pros and cons of any training model they are thi…

In E6 we spoke with Teri McKeever - Head Coach of Cal Golden Bears Women's swimming and diving. It was great to find out about Teri's experiences in coaching and hear her reflections on what has been a fantastic career so far. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In E5 we sat down with Ben Higson the Head Coach for Swim Ireland to discuss his journey as a coach and his experiences of working with senior athletes at an elite level. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Graeme has coached swimmers from learn to swim when he first started helping out at his local club all the way up to the Olympics. He is now Head Coach for Swim Wales. In our discussion we spoke about his journey as a coach and reflect back on some of the key points in his development. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

In E9 we spoke to Rebecca Achieng Ajulu Bushell about her experiences of diversity within swimming and the work her and her organisation are doing to promote diversity in swimming. For more information on what Rebecca's organisation check out their instagram page (@nyarkodero)

In E3 we had the pleasure of speaking with renowned coach Eddie Reese. During our discussion we covered pretty much everything, getting Eddie's thoughts on the Physical, tactical, technical and psychological development of the swimmers he coaches. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

@thepoolsidepass talk to Keri-anne Payne two time world champion and Gold medallist at the 10km open water at the World Championships in 2009 and 2011 and silver medallist at the Bejiing Olympics in 2008 about becoming world champion and her drive to develop and empower high quality open water coaching qualifications through Straight Line Swimming,…

We spoke to Rob Robson about his experiences in swimming and how his knowledge now as a sport psychologist may have helped him. Find out more about Rob's work by following the links below; www.motivationalsports.coach Twitter - @Motsportscoach Facebook - The Motivational Sports Coach Community Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa…

In episode 8 of our parent podcast we discuss swimming the 4 strokes legally and the ins and outs of the FINA rules with experienced official Daz West.

In E7 we sit down to discuss the fundamental importance of streamlining for swimmers and how swimmers and coaches can work to develop this simple but crucial skill in the water and on land.

@thepoolsidepass talk to Keri-anne Payne two time world champion and Gold medallist at the 10km open water at the World Championships in 2009 and 2011 and silver medallist at the Bejiing Olympics in 2008 about becoming world champion and her drive to develop and empower high quality open water coaching qualifications through Straight Line Swimming,…

In the final episode of series 2 we speak to Tom Rushton coach at Energy Standard Swim Team, winners of ISL 2019. We caught up with Tom about life inside the ISL bubble for ISL 2020 and spoke about how he is approaching the training camp with racing so often too. If you want to find out more about Tom you can find him talking about his life on the …

In E9 of the podcast we speak to Jol Finck, national centre coach for British Swimming in Bath and former coach to Olympic medalist James Guy about his experiences coaching swimmers on the 200m and 400m freestyle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In E8 we speak to Graham Wardell, Head Coach as The City of Cardiff Swimming Club and Head Coach of the 2014 Scottish Commonwealth Games team about; his experiences through his fantastic career as a coach, putting swimmers on international teams and ultimately preparing them for elite level competition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo…

In E7 we speak to Lou Matera from Youth Sport Nutrition about their mission to make sure that young athletes can access the correct nutrients within their diets to allow them to make the most out of their talent in sport. You can find out more information about Youth Sport Nutrition at - https://www.youthsportnutrition.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See a…

In E6 we spoke with Chris Ritter about the SURGE Strength Dryland training certification he provides. SURGE Strength was founded with Chris Ritter's years of experience as both a swim coach and performance coach starting in 2004. This coaching blend has given him a unique perspective on both the wet and the dry side of training for swimmers. Chris …

In E5 we discuss the importance of sculling and uncover some interesting ways to increase a swimmers feel for the water.

Research on swimming is broad and essential for the evolution of the sport. The level of swimming related scientific research is very advanced, as is the level of coaching. However, as both fields are very demanding, their connection, in terms of knowledge and experience diffusion, is difficult. In-depth reading of scientific papers is needed for a…

Research on swimming is broad and essential for the evolution of the sport. The level of swimming related scientifc research is very advanced, as is the level of coaching. However, as both fields are very demanding, their connection, in terms of knowledge and experience diffusion, is difficult. In-depth reading of scientific papers is needed for a …

Mark Bennett MBE has spent the last 30 years developing robust and scalable strategies and tools to help organisations, teams and individuals maximise the performance potential of themselves and the people they are influencing. Mark hasn’t just developed the ‘how to’ tools and strategies to increase engagement, learning and performance; he has desi…

In episode 3 we speak to Steve Parry about the impact swimming has had on his life and the importance of making sure every child learns how to swim. Steve is the founder of Total Swimming Academies, who have the aim of creating opportunities for children to learn to swim.

In E3 we speak to Glenn Smith, 2x British Swimming Coaches Para Coach of the Year and winner of UK coaching Mussabini Medal, about his experiences developing world class para swimmers such as; Sam Hynd, Ollie Hynd and Charlotte Henshaw. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We speak to Julie Gibson from StreamlinED about how people can get the most out of an open water swimming experience

In E2 we speak to CEO of Working with Parents in sport, Gordon MacLelland about how coaches can develop effective lines of communication with parents in swimming and bust the myth that coaches and parents can't work together! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To kick off series 2 of our parent podcast we speak to Helen Bull about the benefits of open water swimming.

In the 1st episode of our 2nd series Seán Kelly (National Performance Director for Spain) speaks to us about the importance of effectively managing relationships within coaching. Being able to be dynamic in the way you deal with people and the importance of tailoring your style to the individual. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info…

In episode 20 we speak with David Marsh one of the greatest coaches of all time having worked with 49 Olympians from 19 different countries over his career to date. A coach with a real technique first approach to his work, I hope you all enjoy this final episode of series 1. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

In episode 19 we spoke with James Gibson about his experiences coaching some of the fastest swimmers on the planet and his considerations for coaching sprinters. An insightful conversation with James who was very open about how he planned training for the ISL as well as how he is going to approach the return to training prior to the Olympics in 202…

In E18 we spoke to Ian Wright from The City of Glasgow Swim Team about his experiences building club teams up and putting swimmers on international teams. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We spoke to Lee Heard from The RLSS about their work with preventing drowning. A leading cause of death in children around the world, which impacts many families. It is preventable. #BeALifesaver

In E17 we spoke to Euan Dale, Director of Swimming at Millfield School. Euan spoke about the importance of knowing your athletes and being able to communicate effectively with them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode 16 we went LIVE streaming the episode via youtube and our website. Jon Rudd, Ian Armiger and Dave Champion joined us for a Q+A style discussion with coaches from around the world. NB - This event was recorded live on June 3rd 2020. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

In episode 9 we spoke to Ian Thwaites the CEO of Level Water. “We have an absolute passion for sport and believe in the power of sport and access for all children. We are building on the Paralympic legacy from 2012. There is a ground swell of support and understanding and belief to give fair access in sport to everyone. We are the UK’s only swimmin…

In episode 15 of the poolside pass podcast we spoke to Rob Greenwood about his career in the sport and his experiences using the Jan Olbrecht model of training. A great listen for all coaches! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode 8 we speak to Gordon MacLelland, CEO of Working with Parents in Sport. Gordon discusses his tips for how parents can best support their children within sport.

In episode 14, Ben Wiffen from The City of Belfast Swimming Club speaks to us about how he utilises a USRPT approach to training within his program addressing it's strengths and weaknesses. An insightful conversation with a young coach exploring a different way of working. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

In episode 7 we speak to Andrew Guy, father of Olympic medalist and world champion James Guy. Andrew talks us through his experiences of parenting and supporting a child who swims all the way to the top of the sport he loves. A really interesting listen for parents of swimmers at every level!

Dave Hemmings talks to us about his coaching process and why he is so passionate about ensuring he understands what makes the best in the world great at what they do. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sarah Gibson from StreamlinED talks to us about the key FUNdamental skills children need to focus on in and out of the water.

Ash Morris from Hamilton Aquatics speaks to us about working with swimmers from diverse backgrounds out in Dubai. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.