My association with Armadale Kelmscott Swimming Club began in the 1990’s when my children, (and I also), were members of the club.
I completed the basic coaching qualifications, completed my “Austswim” Learn to Swim qualifications and furthered my refereeing experience to Open Competition standard.
In May 2012 was approached by Jeremy McClure, a vision impaired swimmer, to ask if I would prepare him for the 2012 Paralympic Games in London. This was a huge honour as this was to be Jeremy’s third Paralympic Games.
After coaching at Riverton, I transferred within the City of Canning, to work at the newly opened Cannington Leisureplex.
I have continued coaching, teaching and swimming whilst watching the new pool complex at Armadale take shape. I feel I have come in a full circle and I hope that I can fulfil expectations.
It is just as important for fitness swimmers to attend regularly as it is for the competition swimmers.
I have a vision of a club full of happy, enthusiastic and brave swimmers, taking on every challenge with determination and joining in all our club activities, whether they are competitive or fitness swimmers. See you at the pool!
I began my swimming journey with the Armadale Kelmscott Swimming Club at the age of 10 years. I have always had a love of the water and competed at National level in Perth and Tasmania.
My passion for swimming has driven me to become a Competitive Strokes swimming coach with the intention of inspiring young swimmers to pursue their dreams.
I love swimming.
Every job I’ve ever had has always brought me back to the pool.
I swam with AKSC through my childhood, the early mornings, and daily trainings - I’ve been through it.
My coach taught me the value of hard work and challenging myself to achieve state and national levels.
“If you practice rubbish, you will race rubbish!” she would say.
I’ve carried this with me into my adult life.
Stepping into a coaching role, I hope to inspire and challenge my own swimmers the same way my coach inspired me.
I’ve loved swimming since my first lessons at 6 years-old, but didn’t like competing, so fun fact about me; inspired by the 2016 Rio Olympics, I only started competing when I was 16 under the coaching of Heather, who I now proudly work alongside. I fell into coaching in 2019 and have loved every minute of it. Because of this passion, I’ve since graduated from university with a Bachelors in Exercise and Sport Science with hopes to work with elite athletes all over the world. As a coach I believe we should lead by example, hence our dedication and passion for the sport should be greater than our athlete’s. Whether it be knowledge or experience, our enthusiasm and devotion to listen and learn will translate into our swimmers, in turn fostering success in their lives.
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