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​Qualifications

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Academic

  • B.Sc (Hons) in Sports Science, Liverpool Polytechnic (now Liverpool John Moores University) (1979)
  • Diploma in Management Studies (Leisure), University of Teesside (1992)

Swimming
  • ASA Senior Coach Certificate (1998)
  • ASA Coach Certificate (1982)​

Para-Swimming
  • British Para-Swimming National Technical Classifier (2017)

Land Conditioning

  • Powersport International Instructors Certificate (1987)

Tutoring

Delivery:
  • Highfield Level 3 Award in Education and Training (RQF), April 2018
  • 1st4Sport Level 3 Certificate in Tutoring Sport (2010)

Assessment:
  •  1st4Sport Level 3 Introduction to Assessment Practice in Sport (2011)

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Minimum Standards

  • DBS (Enhanced Certificate), March 2023
  • Swim England Safeguarding Training, October 2023
  • Sports Coach UK “Equity in Your Coaching”
  • ASA “An Introduction to Disability Swimming Awareness” (2013)
  • Civil Liability Insurance Cover

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Other Relevant CPD’s and Courses
  • Mind/1st4Sport Learning, Mental Health Awareness for Sport and Physical Activity (2019)
  • UKAD Accredited Advisor (2019)
  • Swim England NextGen Home Nations Coaching Conference (2018)
  • Annual attendance at the BSCA National Conference (1979–2016)
  • England Programmes Performance Coach Conference (2014)
  • ASA CPD “Swim Strength – Introduction to Swim Strength and Conditioning” (2010)
  • ASA CPD “Swim Strength – Swiss Balls and Bands” (2010)
  • BOA High Performance Coaching Workshop “Quadrennial Planning for Elite Performance” (2000)
  • BOA High Performance Coaching Workshop ‘Creating the Annual Plan” (2001)
  • BOA High Performance Coaching Workshop Long Term Athlete Development (2000)
  • Swim Wales High Performance Coaching Course: “Technical Preparation of Swimming Starts, Turns and Strokes” led by world renown swimming biomechanist Professor Rein Haljand, Tallinn University (1999)
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  • Swim Clinics
  • Swimming
    • Master Classes - August (Pre-Season) Skill Development
    • 1:1 Coaching - Moreton Hall School
    • 1:1 Coaching - Ellesmere College
    • Venues
    • Testimonials
  • Services
  • About
    • Coaching Philosophy
    • Core Values
    • Qualifications
    • Experience
    • Achievements
    • Memberships
  • Testimonials
  • Contact