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Tune in for a few important happenings around Australia and on International front in this weekly wrap of 27 January 2025 to 31 January 2025.
Guests: Swimming Australia's Integrity Manager Lydia Scott and Swimming Australia's Complaints and Compliance Manager Scott Elliott Investing in integrity is crucial for the long-term sustainability of sport, but sadly it’s not the subject everyone in sport ‘wants’ to discuss. With more than 90 National Sporting Organisations, National Sporting Organisations for people with Disability and Sport Administration Bodies adopting the National Integrity Framework or working towards the Integrity Policy Standards, sports are looking for new and innovative ways to highlight the importance of integrity in sport within their membership. In November (2024), Swimming Australia launched its inaugural National Integrity Month, using the acronym FISH to spread awareness about its values – Fairness, Integrity, Safety, Happiness. It’s an event the organisation will now hold annually to boost the profile of integrity and the role we all play in protecting sport. Some of the messaging is as simple as providing clubs with information and advice on appropriate photo use of young swimmers. In this episode of On Side, we chat with Swimming Australia’s National Integrity Manager, Lydia Dowse, and Complaints and Compliance Manager, Scott Elliott, to find out more about how they prioritise integrity for the safety of members and the long-term sustainability of their sport.Support the show: https://www.sportintegrity.gov.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
As a former Olympian to now the CEO of Swimming Australia, Rob is an icon in Australian Sports. From navigating a global stage at 18 to traversing the English channel he knows a thing or two about what it takes to push yourself to achieve your goals and bounce back from life’s adversities. He believes passion is the secret ingredient to pushing through challenges and his story is not one to miss!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Back and ready to go The Shannon Rollason Podcast returns for 2025 and get straight back into the big topics around Australian Swimming right now. We discuss Michael Bohl's big move to China, we get Shannons thoughts and what Australian Swimming needs to do to make sure we are keeping our top coaches. We talk about the massive Channel 9 deal Swimming Australia have signed making 9 the home of swimming until 2034. New Years resolutions, Australian Open Water Champs in Busselton, Shayna Jack in the Jungle and of course song of the week is back for 2025
What a day it is to be a Wests Tigers fan! Sure, we haven't kicked a ball yet in 2025, but today might just be one of the biggest in the club's long history. Today, Wests Tigers had four independent directors appointed to the club's board. This means that Wests Tigers now has a board that meets the independent review recommendations that we all fought so hard for. These are directors who bring talent and nous from different backgrounds and are giving of their time and professional skills for one reason - to advance the Wests Tigers. That is very exciting! Barry O'Farrell is one of the independent board members, he is expected to be voted in as Wests Tigers Chairman at a meeting later this month. Joining the representatives from Holman Barnes Group, Balmain Tigers, and Wests Magpies on the Wests Tigers board will be: Charlie Viola, Executive Chair of Viola Private Wealth, and former Partner at Pitcher Partners. Charlie is a prominent Financial Advisor and Industry leader, with exceptional financial management, commercial and strategy skills. Charlie grew up in Campbelltown and now lives in the Inner West. Michelle McDowell, former Managing Director of Allied Express, brings a wealth of experience in commercial, operations and logistics. Michelle has significant business acumen and is passionate about community. Michelle has deep commercial insights into the Western suburbs of Sydney. Annabelle Williams OAM PLY, Former Chair of the Athlete’s Commission for Paralympics Australia, and former Board member of the Paralympics Australia and Swimming Australia. Annabelle is a Lawyer and a decorated athlete, with deep insights in High-Performance, and is an advocate for inclusion and excellence in sport. Annabelle grew up in Balmain. To mark these important appointments, and this important day, Garry Watson and Joel Helmes sat down and recorded this latest edition of the Wests Tigers Unite podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Alec Mackenzie is a PhD scholar with Griffith University, the Queensland Academy of Sport, and Swimming Australia. Alec dives into the prevention of shoulder injuries in swimmers, sharing insights from his ground-breaking research. His recent systematic review, "Identifying Evidence-Practice Gaps for Shoulder Injury Risk Factors in Competitive Swimmers," has made waves in the sports medicine world by bridging literature and expert opinion to better manage swimmer's shoulder. In this episode Alec unpacks the top three statistically significant factors contributing to shoulder pain in swimmers, offering invaluable advice for athletes, coaches, and triathletes. Show Sponsor: POGO Physio Telehealth Consultations believe that everyone deserves access to complete and remarkable physiotherapy services. Our goal is to get you back to your Physical Best. Find out more about Telehealth Consultations and book online. Follow @Brad_Beer Instagram & Twitter The Physical Performance Show: Facebook, Instagram, & Twitter (@tppshow1) Please direct any questions, comments, and feedback to the above social media handles.
Australia ranks as one of the world's least favourable markets for investment, Matt Wacher from Morningstar explains why. Plus, selling activity in the housing market expected to slow in December, and how Swimming Australia is using AI for training.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The SportsGrad Podcast: Your bite-sized guide to enter the sports industry
Meet Allison Robison, the Executive General Manager of People and Culture at Cricket Australia. Allison leads recruitment and culture for one of the nation's most iconic sports organisations, helping build teams that bring cricket to life. Her insights into hiring practices, including strategies for acing interviews and crafting standout applications, are invaluable.With a background in senior roles at National Australia Bank and board positions at Swimming Australia and Athletics Victoria, Allison has a wealth of experience in people management and recruitment strategies. She has also been a driving force in promoting the importance of relationships and networking in career success.If you're a young job hunter seeking to break into the competitive sports industry without the anxiety of endless rejections, Allison's advice will help you approach the job hunt with confidence. Learn about avoiding job-hunting mistakes, crafting compelling applications, and networking your way to opportunities in sport.We cover:(8:27) - Introduction to Alison Robison and her role(11:45) - Key strategies for standing out in job applications(14:30) - Understanding the recruitment process at Cricket Australia(18:00) - Networking: The cornerstone of career success(21:10) - Building relationships within the sports industry(25:00) - Role of AI in recruitment and its implications(28:45) - How to tailor resumes to job descriptions effectively(32:15) - Tips for succeeding in behavioural interviews(36:00) - Importance of showcasing personality and passion(39:10) - Final advice for navigating job applicationsIf you like this ep, give these a go next:#1: Ex-ICC T20 World Cup 2020, HR Manager | Ally Dirkis#110: Ex-Golf Australia, People & Culture Manager | Daniel Simons#128: Netball Australia, GM People & Culture | Kimberlee Furness#155: Australian Sports Commission, HR Business Partner | Adam Kyle*-Follow SportsGrad on LinkedIn, Instagram or TikTok -Follow Reuben Williams on LinkedIn, Instagram or TikTok -Subscribe to the SportsGrad newsletter for job and networking opportunities -Become a SportsGrad Member to shortcut your next job in sportBig thanks to Deakin University for making this episode possible. Check out their Master of Sport Management, ranked #1 in Australia.Thanks for listening, much love! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
New funding for frontline legal services as Australia confronts domestic violence; US authorities charge the father of a Georgia high school shooter; Coach Michael Palfrey sacked by Swimming Australia following a Paris Olympics controversy.
The PM meeting with state and territory leaders today to discuss DV funding Swimming Australia sacks controversial coach US school shooter's dad, facing multiple, serious charges Aussie men through to the final of the US Tennis Open And a reminder about taking care of ourselves, from a TV star, who's been diagnosed with cancerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The PM meeting with state and territory leaders today to discuss DV funding Swimming Australia sacks controversial coach US school shooter's dad, facing multiple, serious charges Aussie men through to the final of the US Tennis Open And a reminder about taking care of ourselves, from a TV star, who's been diagnosed with cancerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Cam McEvoy spoke to the press in France during the last leg of the Australian Olympic prep camp. McEvoy notably skipped the first leg of the camp to stay home in Australia and continue his training there, which seems to have paid off for the sprint specialist. The 4x Olympian notes that he has been hitting PBs in training and swimming the fastest he ever has in practice. Audio courtesy of Swimming Australia.
What does it take to conquer some of the world's most gruelling open water swims? Join us on Torpedo Swimtalk Podcast as we reconnect with the inspiring Rob Woodhouse, who is just one swim away from completing the Ocean 7 and the Triple Crown. Rob shares the excitement of his preparations for the Manhattan 20 Bridges Swim and discusses his new, high-stakes role as the CEO of Swimming Australia. Nutrition and preparation are crucial for open water swimming, and Rob brings his expert insights to the table. Learn about the strategies that keep him fueled and ready, from testing nutrition plans during rigorous training to the essential role of a professional support team during monumental challenges like the English Channel. We also delve into the mental and physical hurdles faced in some of the most demanding swims, including encounters with marine life and the icy waters of the North Channel.Looking ahead, Rob offers us a glimpse into the future of Australian swimming under his leadership. Discover his ambitious vision for unifying stakeholders and fostering development across all levels of the sport, with the Paris 2024 Olympics and the Brisbane 2032 Games on the horizon. We highlight the talents of Kaylee McKeown, Arianne Titmus and Kyle Chalmers, while also celebrating other stars in the Australian Swim Team for Paris. Don't miss our inspiring conversation about personal triumphs, professional ambitions, and the bright future of Australian swimming.You can connect with Torpedo Swimtalk:WebsiteFacebookInstagramYouTubeSign up for our NewsletterLeave us a reviewTorpedo Swimtalk is sponsored by AMANZI SWIMWEAR#swim #swimmer #swimming #mastersswimmer #mastersswimmers #mastersswimming #openwaterswimmer #openwaterswimmers #openwaterswimming #swimminglover #swimmingpodcast #mastersswimmingpodcast #torpedoswimtalkpodcast #torpedoswimtalk #tstquicksplashpodcast #podcast #podcaster #podcastersofinstagram #swimmersofinstagram #swimlife #swimfit #ageisjustanumber #health #notdoneyet
Australia may just have its best Olympic swimming team ever. After a week of qualifying trials, our Dolphins are expected to dominate the Games this year. And while the action in the pool was electric, the inspiring stories to emerge were nothing but remarkable. Further listening: Swimming Australia in murky watersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Subscribe to TDA's sport newsletter here This week, millions of Australians have tuned in to watch the Swimming Australia trials, as athletes compete for a spot on the Aussie Olympic and Paralympic teams. There have been record-breaking swims, inspiring returns to form, and outpourings of emotion from the stands and the pool. But we've also seen disappointments — moments where a swimmer may have won their final but fell short of the Olympic qualification time set by Swimming Australia. In today's podcast, we look at why Australia is so good at swimming, and why the sport's national governing body sets the Olympic qualifying bar so high.Hosts: Billi FitzSimons and Sam Koslowski Audio producer: Annabelle NicolDo you have feedback for the podcast? Share your thoughts via our survey!Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Newly appointed CEO of Swimming Australia, Rob Woodhouse joined Breakfast with Harf and chatted about the things he needs to work on to make Swimming Australia more viable. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Calls for a crackdown on social media posts after two Sydney stabbing attacks; At least one dead in a Japanese military helicopter crash; Swimming Australia investigating after revelations about Chinese athletes at the Tokyo Olympics.
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Tom Decent of The Sydney Morning Herald discusses the challenges facing the sport in terms of media access and competition preparation, debated how the mentality around swimming could evolve, and looked ahead with optimism at Australia's potential performances at upcoming meets like next week's Doha World Championships and this summer's Paris Olympics. Our Sponsors: EO SWIM BETTER: Analyse your stroke technique with eo's SwimBETTER handsets. Go to eolab.com/SwimBETTER, and use code BRETT at checkout to get 9 months free on a single gold annual membership with any handset purchase. BRATTER PA IMMIGRATION LAW: Exclusive immigration representation of athletes, entrepreneurs, artists, investors, and entertainers. BEINE WELLNESS BUILDING: Individualize your nutrition with genetic testing and personalized plans. Eat, supplement, and recover based on your genetics. SWIMSTRONG DRYLAND: SwimStrong Dryland inspires and changes the lives of competitive swimmers through strength and leadership training, motivation and care. IMAGINE SWIMMING: NYC's Premier Swim School is looking for instructors and coaches! Lessons for all ages, from Baby Swim to adults, along with competitive club teams. INTL SWIMMING HALL OF FAME: Help preserve swimming history by joining the 1 in 1000 Club! #swimming #worldaquatics #olympicswimming
Three people dead after a shooting in Jerusalem as a fragile truce is extended in Gaza; flooding hits the New South Wales south coast amid heavy rainfall; and Swimming Australia expecting a smaller team for the next world titles.
In this podcast episode, we have the privilege of sitting down with Leigh Nugent, one of the world's top technical coaches. With his extensive experience as the National Youth Coach for Swimming Australia and former Head Coach, Lee shares valuable insights on improving freestyle technique. He also discusses the champion mindset and shares stories of swimmers who have overcome injuries and achieved great success. Whether you're a swimmer, coach, or simply interested in the sport, this episode is packed with tips and stories that will engage and motivate you. 02:10 Achieving Success in the Olympics: Lee Nugent's Coaching Journey 08:21 Coaching Beyond Performance and Creating a Welcoming Environment 10:58 The Challenges of Coaching Talented but Uncommitted Swimmers 12:44 The Impact of Swimming on Personal Growth 14:13 Leigh's insight from the 2012 Olympics 16:24 The Best Olympics for Coaches and Athletes: Tokyo 2020 19:24 The Unbreakable Mindset of Elite Swimmers 22:31 Stories of Swimmers Pushing Their Limits 23:34 Key Elements of Great Freestyle Technique 34:32 Maintaining Front Quadrant in Increasing Stroke Rate 39:10 Lessons and Realizations from 10–20 Years of Swimming 42:03 Developing the Next Generation of Athletes
Today's American Swimming Coaches Association talk comes from International Swimming Hall of Fame coach, Bill Sweetenham. We had the pleasure of having him on the pod a couple years ago - Episode #155. If you want more Coach Sweetenham, you can watch that one here. Coach Sweetenham is a 5x Olympic Head Coach of 3 different countries. He led Swimming Australia and British Swimming to great success. GB Swimming went from just 3 Finals swims to Top 3 in medal count at the Olympics! He has had a hand in an Olympic podium appearance at every Olympics since 1976! Our Sponsors: EO SWIM BETTER: Analyse your stroke technique with eo's SwimBETTER handsets. Go to eolab.com/SwimBETTER, and use code BRETT at checkout to get 9 months free on a single gold annual membership with any handset purchase. BRATTER PA IMMIGRATION LAW: Exclusive immigration representation of athletes, entrepreneurs, artists, investors, and entertainers. BEINE WELLNESS BUILDING: Individualize your nutrition with genetic testing and personalized plans. Eat, supplement, and recover based on your genetics. SWIMSTRONG DRYLAND: SwimStrong Dryland inspires and changes the lives of competitive swimmers through strength and leadership training, motivation and care. IMAGINE SWIMMING: NYC's Premier Swim School is looking for instructors and coaches! Lessons for all ages, from Baby Swim to adults, along with competitive club teams. VASA: Essential dryland for stronger, better, faster swimmers. Save 10% using the code "brett" at checkout! DESTRO SWIM TOWERS: Save $150 per double swim tower by using the code "brett" at checkout! INTL SWIMMING HALL OF FAME: Help preserve swimming history by joining the 1 in 1000 Club! #swimming #worldaquatics #swimmingcoach
A coroner to examine the death of an Indigenous teen in Western Australia, United States officials reveal their troops have been attacked in Iraq and Syria, Swimming Australia holds an emergency meeting as it fights off the threat of international explusion.
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When it comes to swimming nutrition, there is no one more knowledgeable or qualified than Aussie Sports Dietitian Greg Shaw. He is an ex-swimmer himself, the sports dietitian lead for Swimming Australia and has worked with swimming for 20 years. He wrote the paper on Nutrition Considerations for Open Water Swimming and kindly shares so many knowledge bombs with us during this episode. The physiology of swimming and what this means for your nutrition What are the nutritional challenges at longer 10km open water distances? At what point does open water swimming become glycogen depleting? Do you need to carbohydrate load for long, endurance, open water swims? Practical feeding strategies in open water swims including the specific vessels you use. Sweat rates when swimming in different water temperatures What to start preparing for 6 months out from a 10km open water race. Should you swim 10km in training before racing 10km? Troubleshooting tips if you swallow lots of salty water in your race. Tune in for a mindblowing episode with the world's best. LINKS Check how well you're doing when it comes to your nutrition with our 50 step checklist to Triathlon Nutrition Mastery: dietitianapproved.com/checklist Start working on your nutrition now with my Triathlon Nutrition Kickstart course: dietitianapproved.com/kickstart It's for you if you're a triathlete and you feel like you've got your training under control and you're ready to layer in your nutrition. It's your warmup on the path to becoming a SUPERCHARGED triathlete – woohoo! Join the waitlist for our next opening of the Triathlon Nutrition Academy www.dietitianapproved.com/academy Website: www.dietitianapproved.com Instagram: @Dietitian.Approved @triathlonnutritionacademy Facebook: www.facebook.com/DietitianApproved The Triathlon Nutrition Academy is a podcast by Dietitian Approved. All rights reserved. www.dietitianapproved.com/academy Dietitian Approved acknowledges the Traditional custodians of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, The Turrbal and Jagera peoples. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Welcome to our OTB Headlines podcast where i am joined every week by Former World Champion and World Record holder, Australian swimming legend and Superstar commentator Bobby Hurley to discuss and go through all things topical and newsworthy in the world of swimming. This week we talk about the upcoming Junior World Swimming Championships in Israel. We go through the Aussie team list and discuss some of the amazing talent to watch out for over the next week, starting on Monday 4th September. We also discuss World Aquatics possible sanction of Swimming Australia, how this has come about and what the likely outcome will be. Bobby and I go through World Aquatics NEW Pacific Islands Performance HUB coming to the Bond University program and being headed up by Head Coach Chris Mooney. As well as an update on the Comm Games in 2026, is it on? where is? VIC government gave back how much money? It's all here, don't miss it
Welcome back to Off The Blocks Swimming Podcast as we kick off Season 6 with a bang, as this week we talk with newest member of the Australian Dolphins Swim Team Kai Taylor. In this podcast we chat with Kai about his amazing Olympic trials result from lane 8 in the Men's 200 Free to qualify for his first World Champs event. We discuss how the day had it's ups and downs from heats to the final, and how excited mum and Swimming Australia legend Hayley Lewis celebrated the victory from the stands. Kai talks to us about his Fukuoka experience, first time with the team. The amazing Gold medal in the Mens 4x100 Freestyle relay on night 1, as well as his own individual performance in the 200 Freestyle. We talk about coach Dean Boxalls influence on him as an athlete and as a person, as well as his future goals and having eyes on Paris 2024 Don't miss this great chat, with one of Australia's next big swimming stars
The Matildas dream run at the World Cup is over they lost to England 3-1 in last night's semi final, National Cabinet met yesterday to discuss the housing crisis in Australia, Surgeons in the US who transplanted a genetically modified pig kidney into a brain dead patient have said the organ is still working after 32 days , Swimming Australia has been threatened with expulsion, David “Kochie” Koch has spoken out about being the butt of an awkward joke from Karl Stefanovic at last month's Logies, TMZ is reporting that Britney Spears has split from her husband Sam Asghari See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Head Coach of Swimming Australia stops in for a quick preview. World Championships begin Friday! Our Sponsors: EO SWIM BETTER: Analyse your stroke technique with eo's SwimBETTER handsets. Go to eolab.com/SwimBETTER, and use code BRETT at checkout to get 9 months free on a single gold annual membership with any handset purchase. BRATTER PA IMMIGRATION LAW: Exclusive immigration representation of athletes, entrepreneurs, artists, investors, and entertainers. SWIM ANGELFISH: Receive the tools and skills needed to teach swimmers with autism, physical disabilities, anxiety, sensory and motor conditions with Swim Angelfish, the global leader in adaptive swim. Get certified online today! BEINE WELLNESS BUILDING: Individualize your nutrition with genetic testing and personalized plans. Eat, supplement, and recover based on your genetics. SWIMSTRONG DRYLAND: SwimStrong Dryland inspires and changes the lives of competitive swimmers through strength and leadership training, motivation and care. IMAGINE SWIMMING: NYC's Premier Swim School is looking for instructors and coaches! Lessons for all ages, from Baby Swim to adults, along with competitive club teams. VASA: Essential dryland for stronger, better, faster swimmers. Save 10% using the code "brett" at checkout! DESTRO SWIM TOWERS: Save $150 per double swim tower by using the code "brett" at checkout! INTL SWIMMING HALL OF FAME: Help preserve swimming history by joining the 1 in 1000 Club! #swimming #worldaquatics #swimmingaustralia
Brett checks in with the big guy, Rohan Taylor, the leader of the Australian Dolphins. Our Sponsors: EO SWIM BETTER: Analyse your stroke technique with eo's SwimBETTER handsets. Go to eolab.com/SwimBETTER, and use code BRETT at checkout to get 9 months free on a single gold annual membership with any handset purchase. BRATTER PA IMMIGRATION LAW: Exclusive immigration representation of athletes, entrepreneurs, artists, investors, and entertainers. SWIM ANGELFISH: Receive the tools and skills needed to teach swimmers with autism, physical disabilities, anxiety, sensory and motor conditions with Swim Angelfish, the global leader in adaptive swim. Get certified online today! BEINE WELLNESS BUILDING: Individualize your nutrition with genetic testing and personalized plans. Eat, supplement, and recover based on your genetics. SWIMSTRONG DRYLAND: SwimStrong Dryland inspires and changes the lives of competitive swimmers through strength and leadership training, motivation and care. IMAGINE SWIMMING: NYC's Premier Swim School is looking for instructors and coaches! Lessons for all ages, from Baby Swim to adults, along with competitive club teams. VASA: Essential dryland for stronger, better, faster swimmers. Save 10% using the code "brett" at checkout! DESTRO SWIM TOWERS: Save $150 per double swim tower by using the code "brett" at checkout! INTL SWIMMING HALL OF FAME: Help preserve swimming history by joining the 1 in 1000 Club! #swimming #swimmer #swimcoach
Welcome to The Shannon Rollason Podcast, a swimming podcast like no other. The Shannon Rollason Podcast is back in 2023 and on a new home here on the Off The Blocks Swimming Podcast network. This week Shannon and I go through some listener questions as we do another round of Ask Shannon Anything. In this podcast we discuss what other sport Shannon would coach if he could, what country he would like to coach in, whether he likes music on pool deck and his favourite kick set. We also dive into Swimming Australia's Long Term Athlete Development Model for coaches, and if we are really rewarding the athletes and programs who takes a short term approach, as well as a question sure to fire Shannon up again, When will NSW be stronger than QLD in the pool? Don't miss this weeks episode, it's going to get you talking
Wayne Goldsmith's journey began with packing boxes and evolved into a successful career in coaching and talent development. A chance encounter and someone's belief in Wayne's potential led him to pursue a career in sports science.Wayne has worked with organizations like Swimming Australia, Triathlon Australia, and the Wallabies.He conducted research on the post-host phenomenon surrounding the Olympics and the factors that influenced some countries to thrive while others struggled after hosting the games.Wayne emphasizes the importance of looking beyond our own sports for inspiration, such as the All Blacks coaching team seeking guidance from the New York Ballet.The role of parents in helping their children become the best they can be is crucial, and Wayne discusses the importance of creating a safe environment for kids to fall in love with their sport.Dyslexia and ADHD can present unique strengths and weaknesses, and Wayne shares his own experiences with these conditions.Misinterpretation and implementation of long-term athlete development (LTAD) may not always serve the best interests of children, and Wayne explores the challenges and misconceptions surrounding LTAD.The declining participation in organized competitive sports highlights the need for creating positive, safe, and engaging experiences for kids and their families.Wayne's insights and perspectives on youth sports, parenting, and LTAD provide valuable lessons for coaches, parents, and athletes alike.
Today's episode is unique. James invites a panel of professionals within the children's swimming activities sector; Jo Stone, the co-founder of Puddle Ducks, Paul Thompson, an entrepreneur, founder, and executive chairman of Water Babies, and the swimming industry pioneer, Julie -ann James of Aqua Babies Global. They have a great conversation debating current issues in the baby swimming industry, ranging from the difficulties in recruitment and training of apprentice swim instructors, to energy bills and how they're affecting kids' access to swimming pools. If you're looking for information on how to navigate this unique niche as a startup, tune in! Tune in as the panel speaks about: Biggest challenges they're facing in the baby swimming Industry at the moment How they are going around huge demand for their services from parents The most innovative solutions they've seen The struggle in recruitment and training of apprentice teachers into the industry and the approaches they're taking Their reasoning behind the huge contrast in terms of employment after the Covids economic downturn How they're using technology in their practice and business (AI swimming tutor) Challenges in infrastructure technology (pools) more around the UK The one thing they'll pick to solve most of these challenges Golden nuggets for independent providers and startups around the swimming niche … and so much more! Check out their Companies: Aqua Babies: www.aquababies.com Puddle Ducks: www.puddleducks.com Water Babies: www.waterbabies.co.uk Connect with them: Paul's LinkedIn: Paul Thompson Jo's LinkedIn: Jo Stone Julie's LinkedIn: Julie-ann James Connect with James: Instagram: @james_ventures Facebook: Coordinate Sports FB Page LinkedIn: James Moore Coordinate cloud: The Drive Phase Podcast Resources: UK Active: www.ukactive.com Swim Coach Asia SCA: www.swimlifeinternational.com Swimming Australia:www.swimming.org.au Swimming Teachers Association: www.sta.co.uk
Swimming is arguably nation's most important Olympic sport, so why does Swimming Australia have such a hard time holding onto senior leaders? Eugenie Buckley departed the organisation late last week meaning SA has had four CEO's since 2020. As the body struggles to find a major sponsor a year out from the Paris Olympics, questions are growing about what is going on at SA. Featured: Tom Decent, journalist, Sydney Morning Herald. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter
Scott hails from Northern Ireland where he started his career as an S&C coach with the Sports Institute of Northern Ireland. Having worked with multiple sports, he ultimately became Physical Preparation Lead for British Swimming. He oversaw significant transformation of several swimmers through to Rio 2016, including multiple Olympic, World, European and Commonwealth Games Champions who broke many world records along the way. Following the Rio Olympics Scott joined British Cycling as Head Strength and Conditioning Coach. He supported sprint and BMX programs and led a national team of S&C coaches supporting over 100 athletes. A year prior to Tokyo Scott was asked to become the coach for the Men's podium sprint squad, and they went on to medal in every possible event. Scott is currently a Senior Strength and Conditioning Coach with the Queensland Academy of Sport and National Technical Lead for Swimming Australia. He is completing a PhD in neuromuscular performance. QUOTES “As a strength and conditioning coach, you are vastly more effective if you understand what else is happening outside of the gym in an athlete's sport” “When you're coaching a program, what I learned to appreciate is that you don't always have athletes who are going to show up to training and attack every rep and set with maximal intent because you are not working with robots… so you have to pivot and tinker and adapt” "I think there are ways of reverse engineering performance in field sports but what you might not be able to see though is the same degree of quantifiable change in a gym variable resulting in a change in performance” “I would really love it if I could find a practical way in elite sport to do more job shares so everybody in a high performance team gets a better understanding of each other person's role” SHOWNOTES 1) A quick recap of Scott's career so far from Northern Ireland to the Queensland Academy of Sport 2) Being thrust into a technical coach role in a sport you have never coached or played before 3) Leading from the front, leading from the side and leading from behind with the British podium sprint cycling squad 4) The nuances of coaching athletes that are multiple Olympic and World Championship medalists. 5) Reverse engineering performance versus being reactive as a coach and the advantages of both 6) How you might reverse engineer performance in more open skill sports 7) The theory behind transcranial direct current stimulation 8) The “Roy Keane” moment for Scott and his current work with Australian swimming
In 2021, Hockey Australia appointed Bernard Savage as its new High Performance Director, who has extensive experience in successful Australian high performance sporting environments; including, 16 years with Swimming Australia as a Performance Scientist and High Performance Sports Manager. 3 Key Takeaways: 1. Sports science plays an important role in swimming, combining physiology and biomechanics to maximize performance. 2. Race analysis is a necessity that can be used to inform training and prepare athletes for competition. 3. It is important to invest in athletes and demonstrate that you care about them in order to get the best results. Our Sponsors: BRATTER PA IMMIGRATION LAW: Exclusive immigration representation of athletes, entrepreneurs, artists, investors, and entertainers. SWIM ANGELFISH: Receive the tools and skills needed to teach swimmers with autism, physical disabilities, anxiety, sensory and motor conditions with Swim Angelfish, the global leader in adaptive swim. Get certified online today! BEINE WELLNESS BUILDING: Individualize your nutrition with genetic testing and personalized plans. Eat, supplement, and recover based on your genetics. INTL SWIMMING HALL OF FAME: Help preserve swimming history by joining the 1 in 1000 Club! VASA: Essential dryland for stronger, better, faster swimmers. Save 10% using the code "brett" at checkout! DESTRO SWIM TOWERS: Save $150 per double swim tower by using the code "brett" at checkout! SWIMNERD: Big and small digital pace clocks, virtual scoreboards, and live results. #swimming #swimcoach #swimmer 00:00 - Welcome Bernard Savage! 07:57 - Investments Between Coaches and Athletes 17:54 - Using Data To Dominate — 2009 World Champs 23:55 - Transitioning To New Sports 35:40 - Individual Versus Team Sports 50:20 - Hierarchy Of Sports In Australia 53:11 - State Of Swimming Australia
Australian Olympic Swimmer, Alicia Coutts joins Quentin Hull on Summer Grandstand regarding the development and rollout of the Disordered Eating Prevention and Management guidelines launched by Swimming Australia.
Melissa Fein is the CEO of IPG Media Agency, Initiative Australia, a Director of Swimming Australia and a Board Member of Media Federation Australia. This year she was also recognised as the Mumbrella Industry Leader of The Year, the Woman of the Year and number two on the B&T Women in Media Power List, and number six on the MediaWeek Agency Top 50 Power List. Clearly, she is doing something very right. As is the agency she leads, Initiative is recognised for its incredible new business success and phenomenal organic growth. She shares what it takes to build and lead a high-performing team. Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/managing-marketing/id1018735190 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/75mJ4Gt6MWzFWvmd3A64XW?si=a3b63c66ab6e4934 Listen on Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zb3VuZGNsb3VkLmNvbS91c2Vycy9zb3VuZGNsb3VkOnVzZXJzOjE2MTQ0MjA2NC9zb3VuZHMucnNz Listen on Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/managing-marketing Listen on Podbean: https://managingmarketing.podbean.com/ For more episodes of TrinityP3's Managing Marketing podcast, visit https://www.trinityp3.com/managing-marketing-podcasts/ Recorded on RiversideFM and edited, mixed and managed by JML Audio with thanks to Jared Lattouf.
Eugénie Buckley CEO of Swimming Australia joined Gerard and Kane as the short course world championships kick off in Melbourne
The full show with Adam Peacock on the Aleague, Aziza Nait Sibaha from Morocco, tennis expert Peter Johnston, Eugenie Buckley CEO of Swimming Australia
From dual Olympic medallist and World Champion, through to one of her current roles as Ambassador of Mental Health for the Queensland government, Australian triple Olympian Hayley Lewis-Taylor candidly shared all the ups and downs she has experienced, conquered and triumphed over in her swimming career on today's Torpedo Swimtalk PodcastHow did she handle the pressure that came with being one of Swimming Australia's most successful athletes of the 90's? What has she learnt from those fundamental lessons experienced at the pool? And why has she found herself back in the pool after many years of self imposed exile?It was such a delight chatting to Hayley and hearing her candidly share her swimming journey.You won't want to miss this episode. Listen now!You can connect with Hayley:InstagramFacebookWebsiteYou can connect with Torpedo Swimtalk:WebsiteFacebookInstagramLinkedInNewsletterLeave us a review
Last week, Australia's richest person Gina Rinehart sensationally pulled her $15 million dollar sponsorship deal supporting the Australian Diamonds netball team. This eventuated after players voiced concerns about wearing a uniform that included branding from Rinehart's company, Hancock Prospecting. Gina Rinehart is no stranger to sponsoring sports organisations, she has existing relationships with Rowing Australia, Swimming Australia and the Australian Olympic team, among others.Today Sascha and Maddy discuss the idea that the relationship between sporting organisations and their athletes is changing. Is sports-washing becoming more difficult?We're asking our UK audience to help share our business news podcast – The Dive – with friends and family. You can join the referral program for free here: https://refer.fm/thedive and get rewarded for your sharing! Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com. Follow our Instagram here, or find out more here. Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum. In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. *****This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Can we learn from elite and professional swimmers in our sport? I believe we can! And today's guest on Torpedo Swimtalk Podcast shares many insights from that very vantage point.As Janelle Elford, she shared in the dominance of Australian middle distance freestyler's of the late 80's and early 90's, culminating in a gold, silver and bronze medal at the 1990 Commonwealth Games in Auckland. As Janelle Pallister, she coaches alongside Michael Bohl on the Gold Coast working with the high performance swimmers from Griffith University - the likes of Emma McKeon, Kaylee McKeown and Mack Horton to name a few - and is currently on the Swimming Australia coaching team in Birmingham for these Commonwealth Games. She is also mother and coach of up and coming Australian swimmer Lani Pallister, who scored a bronze in the 1500m in Budapest last month.So as you can see, Janelle has a truckload of experience to share with us from a swimming and coaching point of view. She is humble, down to earth and I have a feeling the swimmers she works with admire her perspective.Click on the link to connect with Janelle:InstagramFacebookLinkedInClick on the link to connect with Torpedo Swimtalk:WebsiteFacebookInstagramLinkedInNewsletterLeave us a review
Designing an intuitive, poolside application that led to 6 gold medals When a key piece of technology broke, Swimming Australia partnered with Slalom Build to help implement a new relay application less than a month before the 2020 Tokyo Games. In this episode, Michelle Oh from the Australia market details the ins and outs of new data-driven application and shares valuable insights on what it was like to leverage machine learning and artificial intelligence to inform competitive race strategies. In this near real-time decision making app, the accuracy of data in a coach's hand is crucial - even being off by .1 of a millisecond could put a gold medal at risk. Contact: Michelle Oh Tags: Build, UI, machine learning, ML, AI, swimming, Olympics, data, analytics, Australia, race, gold medals, PEM, product engineering, AWS, application modernization, experience design, AWS Serverless Data Lake Framework (SDLF)
In this bulletin: Queensland's death toll rises as an "unprecedented" weather system moves into New South Wales, Prime Minister Scott Morrison warns Australians of legal implications upon travelling to Ukraine and in sport, Swimming Australia to boycott the World Short Course Championships in Russia. - न्यु साउथ वेल्स र क्वीन्सल्याण्डका बाढी पीडितले प्रति व्यक्ति १००० डलर आर्थिक सहयोग पाउने लगायत आजका प्रमुख अस्ट्रेलियाली समाचार सुन्नुहोस्।
Véronique Richard is a performance psychologist specializing in creativity. She's renowned for her work with Cirque du Soleil, as well as consulting with Cricket Australia, Swimming Australia, and AFL clubs. Darren Holder is the former coaching director for Cricket Australia, and held the same position with the West Indies, and Maharashtra. He now runs a consulting practice, Coaching Better, where he works with a who's who of the world's coaching talent. Read their study: Creativity in Motion: Examining the Creative Potential System and Enriched Movement Activities as a Way to Ignite It Where Others Won't is recorded in Toronto, Canada, and was created by Cody Royle and Adam Esker. Learn more about Cody at: www.codyroyle.com
Jeremy Hickmans is the Director of Performance for The Apex Project, which provides performance consultancy, education and support services to a number of athletes across a wide range of sports. He currently works with organizations like Swimming Australia, Papua New Guinea national rugby league team and the Brisbane Lions AFLW. He has been a High-Performance Manager within the NRL and international game for more than 14 years with a successful record leading elite multidisciplinary teams in the management and development of innovative physical preparation, such as medical and rehabilitation programs. Jez is an avid traveler whilst also leading his acro-obsessed daughter in the pursuit of tumbling perfection. Connect with Jeremy: Instagram: @JezHickmans Twitter: @JezHickmans Website: apexathletesolutions.com
As the first week of the Tokyo Olympics starts to wrap it's a great time to catch-up with ex-Olympian and Olympic commentator Giaan Rooney. In this episode Giaan discusses her retirement from the pool at the tender age of 23, her thoughts on the work Swimming Australia has done to turn things around, THAT disqualification is discussed as is Giaan's thoughts on being a working mum...and later in the episode Giaan talks about how her hubby and two kids have made an amazing sea change to a Macadamia Farm. Episode notes - You can find Giaan on insta here: @giaan.rooney She tweets here: @GiaanRooney This episode of Something To Talk About was recorded in lockdown in regional NSW and Sydney on Thursday 22nd July 2021. You can find Stellar magazine in print every Sunday, pick up the latest copy inside The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), the Sunday Herald Sun (Victoria), The Sunday Mail (Queensland), Sunday Mail (SA) and Sunday Tasmanian (Tasmania).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.