Our
Squads

Credit: Daniel Cork

Our Coaches

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Head Coach
James Collins

Ast. Head Coach
Dan Austin

Performance Coach
Rory Brennand

Age Group Coach
Milly Cornes

Coach
Dave Owen

Coach
Simon Mason

Coach
Kay Hutchinson

Coach
Joy Noakes

Coach
Sam Parr

Coach
Kelly Sivill

Coach
Tom Furness

Physio
Leanne Pridding

Squad Structure

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Link Group

The criteria for entering this squad is based on a number of key skills and technical factors as well as having the right mental focus to be able to maintain the level of concentration required for a two-hour training session. Such as:

• The Swimmer having the maturity and ability to physically be able to perform all the required skills, drills and techniques in training.
• To have capacity and knowledge to understand all the skills and techniques in training.
• Link group mainly for swimmers age 9-12 as part of their progression to Age Group Squad.
• Swimmers in this squad will not be required to achieve a specific entry time as we are looking for skilful swimmers at a young age and not just fast swimmers.
• Swimmers in this squad are encouraged to train with their community club for all their current sessions. Link group should only be in addition to your community club pool time not instead of.
• Criteria for entry to this coaching group are primarily based on attitude and skill development following a trial and recommendation of your home club.
• The Maximum age to enter this squad is 12 years.

Age Group Squad

Swimmers are expected to maintain a monthly attendance over 60%.

• Total Number of Sessions available-6 Pool & 1 Land @ BMSS.
• Age Group Squad mainly for swimmers ages 10-15 yrs or at the discretion of the Head Coach.
• Automatic Consideration- County Qualifier 100m & above or at the discretion of the Head Coach.
• Swimmers in this squad are encouraged to train with their community club at least one per week. 

Swimmers at this level are expected to complete the sessions the coach asks them to and to do at least one weekday morning on a regular basis.

Swimmers who fail to meet the standards for attendance, effort, and performance may be subject to review regarding their place in the level. The coach may have key sets that swimmers must complete to track progress at this age, given the squad's lack of competitive availability at younger ages.

Performance Squad

• Swimmers are expected to maintain a monthly attendance over 75%
• Total Number of Sessions available-7 Pool & 2 Land @ BMSS
• Consistent attendees considered for international competitions & camps.
• Performance Squad mainly for swimmers for ages 13-18 yrs or at the discretion of the Head Coach.
•  Automatic consideration- Regional qualifier in 2 or more events 100m and above, or at the discretion of the Head Coach.

Swimmers at this level must be expected to complete the sessions the coach asks of them. Swimmers who fail to meet the standards in terms of attendance, effort, and performance may be subject to review regarding their place in the level.
Swimmers and parents should notify the coach as soon as possible of any reasons that may affect attendance or training performance.

National Squad

• Swimmers who qualify for Home Nations will qualify for National Squad.
• Swimmers are expected to maintain a monthly attendance over 80%. Attendance lower than 80% will result in moving to Performance squad.
• Total Number of Sessions available-7 Pool & 2 Land @ BMSS.

Swimmers at this level must be expected to complete the sessions the coach asks of them. Swimmers who fail to meet the standards for attendance, effort, and performance may be subject to review of their place in the level.

Swimmers and parents should notify the coach as soon as possible of any reasons that may affect attendance or training performance.