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HEAD COACH
Ray Whitfield
I have a global approach to athlete development with specific attention to junior squad and age group development. I have a natural desire for continual self improvement and a passion to succeed. I believe we have a great opportunity at the Tom Price Amateur Swimming Club. I have a three year plan.
Coaching style:
Effective coaching is based on good communication.
Coach with enthusiasm and confidence.
Set clear goals / standards and praise to those goals.
Have fun as a coach - create a fun atmosphere for swimmers to learn and grow.
Experience:
West Coast Swim Club, Challenge Stadium,
Swim Coach - Junior Squad / Assistant to National Coach Nay Family Swim Club
Head Coach Gulliver's Swim School, Gold Coast, QL
Head Coach RAC Port Swim Club
Assistant Coach Terry Gulliver Swim School
Assistant Coach Swiss Cottage Swim Club, London
United Kingdom Development Coach
Qualifications:
Working With Children License
Have completed numerous Swimming Coaching Development Seminars in WA / QLD
Hold a current Bronze License Swimming Coach (ASCTA)
Completed theory for Silver License Swimming Coaching currently working through practical assessment (ASCTA)
Bronze Medallion
ASSISTANT COACH
Steph Michielsen
Coaching Style:
Provide positive feedback and encouragement on a regular basis.
Give clear instructions.
Always be approachable for any swimmer to talk to you.
Always coach with a strong postiive attitute and love what you do.
Experience:
I have been a coach for 20 years in a variety of sports including swimming. I was born in the Pilbara and spent the majority of my youth in the pool. My fondest childhood memory was travelling around Western Australia to compete at swimming events. For 13 years I swam in the Pilbara Champs, North West Champs, Country Pennants and State Champs. At 12 I was selected in the WA State Country Swimming Team to travel to the USA. I continued to swim competitively until age 16. I now have two children who are members at the club and I hope my time and effort in volunteering as a coach and committee member will make a difference to the development of our Tom Price swimmers. This season I will start my training to become a Bronze Level Swimming Coach under the guidance of Ray.
Current Qualifications:
Working With Children License
National Police History Check - Department of Education
Swim Australia Teacher of Competitive Strokes License (ASCTA)
Certificate III in Sports
Bronze Medallion
Level 1 Water Polo Coach
DEVELOPMENT COACH
Simone Pes
Coaching Style:
I have a love for the water and swimming and believe all kids should enjoy their experience and be continuously challenged. I try to incorporate a fun and happy environment where the kids can be themselves whilst learning.
Experience:
Last season was my first as a swimming coach. I have been a swimming teacher for over 4 years and felt this was a natural progression for me. This year I coached a Tee Ball team and feel I have learnt a lot from this experience which I can adapt to enhance my swim coaching. I am also a mother of two boys which has equipped me with patience, organisational skills and good communication skills.
Current Qualifications:
Working With Children License
National Police History Check - Department of Education
Austswim Teacher of Swimming & Water Safety
Austwin Assessor of Teachers for Swimming & Water Safety
Swim Australia Teacher of Competitive Strokes License(ASCTA)
Royal Life Saving Resusitation Certificate
Level 1 Tee Ball Coach
DEVELOPMENT COACH
Paula Dutton
DEVELOPMENT COACH
Belinda Hill
Current Qualifications:
Working With Children License
National Police History Check - Department of Education
In training - Swim Australia Teacher of Competitive Strokes License (ASCTA)
Current Qualifications:
In training - Swim Australia Teacher of Competitive Strokes License (ASCTA)