In this conversation, Sean Balmer shares his extensive coaching journey, emphasising the importance of treating coaching like a business, fostering honest conversations, and maintaining a culture of excellence.

He discusses the non-negotiables in coaching, the significance of being present, and the empowerment of both coaches and swimmers. Sean also highlights the critical role of skills development and the mentality required for success in swimming, drawing from his experiences with various athletes.

Contact the podcast team here: ⁠https://forms.gle/d1A2giJs2ir3eUnS7⁠

Head to the AP Race homepage here:

⁠https://aprace.club/⁠

We have a wide range of support for coaches and you can find out more about our face to face CPD’s via our coaching website. These CPD’s run across the year and are generally available 2-3 months prior to each event.

Our coaches landing page can be found here: ⁠⁠https://coaches.aprace.club/⁠⁠

We have a drop in Zoom call once a month for coaches which we then upload onto YouTube afterwards for those who cannot make it to join the live discussion - Sign up to our mailing list to hear about this and much more: ⁠⁠https://coaches.aprace.club/contact/mailing-list/⁠⁠

We also have a free mental health and wellbeing check-in which we would urge you to sign up for.

Register for our coaches wellbeing check-in here: ⁠⁠https://coaches.aprace.club/wellbeing/⁠⁠

We have a resources page on our website we are constantly adding to: ⁠⁠https://coaches.aprace.club/resources/⁠⁠

Social pages:

Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook:

⁠⁠https://twitter.com/apraceofficial⁠⁠

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⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/apracecoaches⁠

In this conversation, Kevin and Ash are joined by Dan Pilbow, Head Coach at West Suffolk Swimming Club. Dan has worked with many swimmers across his career, and he shares with us the key cornerstones of what he believes has allowed the success his swimmers have enjoyed, emphasising the importance of an athlete-centered approach, building strong relationships with swimmers, and the significance of fun in the sport. He discusses the challenges of transitions for athletes and the necessity of celebrating small wins to foster continuous improvement.

Dan also highlights the importance of coach welfare and maintaining a balance in the demanding world of coaching, emphasising the need for coaches to prioritise their well-being to effectively support their athletes. He explores the frameworks that currently exist in coaching, the significance of sleep and recovery for athletes, and the potential for innovative practices in coaching. The discussion also highlights the role of coach education in developing effective coaching strategies and defining success beyond just winning.

Contact the podcast team here: https://forms.gle/d1A2giJs2ir3eUnS7

Head to the AP Race homepage here:

https://aprace.club/

We have a wide range of support for coaches and you can find out more about our face to face CPD’s via our coaching website. These CPD’s run across the year and are generally available 2-3 months prior to each event.

Our coaching landing page can be found here: ⁠https://coaches.aprace.club/⁠

We have a drop in Zoom call once a month for coaches which we then upload onto YouTube afterwards for those who cannot make it to join the live discussion - Sign up to our mailing list to hear about this and much more: ⁠https://coaches.aprace.club/contact/mailing-list/⁠

We also have a free mental health and wellbeing check-in which we would urge you to sign up for.

Register for our coaches wellbeing check-in here: ⁠https://coaches.aprace.club/wellbeing/⁠

We have a resources page on our website we are constantly adding to: ⁠https://coaches.aprace.club/resources/⁠

Social pages:

Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook:

⁠https://twitter.com/apraceofficial⁠

⁠https://www.instagram.com/apraceofficial⁠

⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/apracecoaches⁠

In this introductory episode, meet our hosts Kevin and Ash as they take us on their swimming coaching journey and the set the scene for the motivations behind wanting to do this podcast!

You can find out more about AP Race and contact the team via the links below:

Contact the podcast team here: https://forms.gle/iBz9HoKkw4Vu6Btq8

Head to the AP Race homepage here: https://aprace.club/

We have a wide range of support for coaches and you can find out more about our face to face CPD’s via our coaching website. These CPD’s run across the year and are generally available 2-3 months prior to each event.

Our coaching landing page can be found here: https://coaches.aprace.club/

We have a drop in Zoom call once a month for coaches which we then upload onto YouTube afterwards for those who cannot make it to join the live discussion - Sign up to our mailing list to hear about this and much more: https://coaches.aprace.club/contact/mailing-list/

We also have a free mental health and wellbeing check-in which we would urge you to sign up for.

Register for our coaches wellbeing check-in here: https://coaches.aprace.club/wellbeing/

We have a resources page on our website we are constantly adding to: https://coaches.aprace.club/resources/

Social pages:
Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook:

https://twitter.com/apraceofficial

https://www.instagram.com/apraceofficial

https://www.facebook.com/groups/apracecoaches