COACHING TEAM
Coaches who teach confidence, technique and context.
Meet specialists for children’s foundations, adult beginners, stroke development, race performance and open-water preparation.
LEAD COACHES
Different pathways need different coaching strengths.
Emma Reed
Children’s and adult beginner coach focused on confidence, breathing and clear first steps.
Ask about foundations
Daniel Cruz
Technical coach for body position, timing, starts, turns and efficient repetition.
Ask about stroke coaching
Maya Chen
Race and open-water coach for pacing, tactical skills and controlled training load.
Ask about performance coachingSUPPORTING TEAM
A team for junior progress, adult confidence and practical fitness.
Noah Patel
Junior development, lane habits and confidence through structured repetition.
Aisha Morgan
Adult beginner and return-to-swimming support with calm depth-aware coaching.
Leo Bennett
Fitness swimming, endurance structure and technique under controlled fatigue.
Sofia Grant
Starts, turns, video review and club pathway support for developing athletes.
COACHING STANDARD
Observation and judgement matter as much as demonstrations.
Coaches need to recognise panic, fatigue, technical overload and unsuitable lane placement. The right response may be a simpler task, more support or a pause.
Notice confidence, breathing, body line and response to instructions.
Select a drill, depth and distance suitable for the current swimmer.
Give one clear cue and enough time for useful repetition.
Confirm understanding, confidence and the next practical step.
MATCH THE COACH
The best fit depends on the swimmer and the goal.
- Age and confidence level
- Learn-to-swim, fitness or performance goal
- Group or private format
- Communication and accessibility needs
- Pool, race or open-water preparation
COACHING QUESTIONS
Understand the role before booking.
Can a swimmer request a specific coach?
Yes, subject to pathway fit, availability and the academy’s placement decision.
Do all coaches teach every level?
No. Coaches have different strengths and programme responsibilities.
Is private coaching always better?
No. A suitable small group can provide useful repetition, confidence and lane awareness.
Who approves performance placement?
A qualified academy coach should assess current technique, fitness and lane suitability.
FIND THE RIGHT COACH