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Swim School Staff Profiles |
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Archie Brew
Archie Brew is, at present, Technique Coach at Kelly College and coaches on a daily basis. His past experience includes:
Speedo International Coach
English Schools International Coach
Coach to 4 World Schools: Nice, Cyprus, Barcelona and Shanghai
Coach to the Scottish National team
Coach to the English National team
Coach to the British National team
Archie has coached Kelly swimmers during his position as Director of Swimming at Kelly and has coached over 40 swimmers to International level, who have won medals at the Olympic Games and Commonwealth Games. The most notable names being Robin Brew, Paul Brew, Sharron Davies, Andrew Jamieson, Helen Jamieson and Mark Foster.
Archie has a great ability to see quickly the main fault that prevents a swimmer going faster and has the experience to be able to correct this fault.
Favourite quote: "It doesn't matter how good I was in the past, it's how good I am in the future that counts" |
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Clare Short
Clare Short is the Swimming Pool Manager at Kelly Swimming Pool. She regularly teaches all levels and abilities from total non-swimmers to competition level athletes. Clare also coaches part of the highly successful Kelly Swim Squad under Head Coach Robin Brew. Her main focus is County Level swimmers, Biathlon athletes and Triathletes.
Her main interest outside of work is running long distance races including 10k, Half & Full Marathons. When the weather is warm enough she also does a lot of open water swimming with many challenges set for 2010. As well as this Clare’s other passion is trekking and camping on the moors with several favourite places hidden in remote areas on Dartmoor.
Qualifications: Club Coach, National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) Trainer/Assessor, ASA Tutor, Level 1 Triathlon Coach, First Aid at Work Trainer/Assessor
Favourite quote: Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely and well prepared, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, beer in the other, totally worn out, shouting ‘holy cow......what a ride!’
If I was a superhero for a day I would outlaw training at 5 in the morning! This would be so popular I would get re-elected for another day and then turn my mind to world peace and climate change! |
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David Hooper
David Hooper has ten years of coaching experience and has been involved with Kelly Swim School for six years. He firmly believes that anyone can improve regardless of their own perception of ability.
David works full time for Triathlon England as a Regional Programme Manager. He is actively involved in the implementation of the United Kingdom Coaching Certificate and is a coach across five sporting disciplines.
Away from swim coaching, David actively competes as a road cyclist and holds a 2nd category licence.
Favourite Quote: “The vision of a champion is a guy who is bent over, gasping for breath, dripping in sweat, when no one is watching”
If I was a superhero for a day I would be Spiderman, just because it would be cool!
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Jason Butler
Jason Butler coaches all ages at Kelly Swimming Pool. He started teaching and coaching two years ago and always looks forward to the excitement and energy of Kelly Swim School. Jason is also part of the coaching team at Tavistock Swimming Club and works for the NHS in Plymouth with disabled children.
Outside work Jason enjoys competitive swimming and would like to do more open water swimming – something he has recently discovered is a lot of fun. He also goes to the gym and enjoys socialising with friends.
Qualifications: ASA Level 2 Coach, NPLQ |
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Kirsty Best
Kirsty Best teaches children of all ages at Kelly Swimming Pool. Kirsty also coaches at Tavistock Swimming Club and has been their Club Captain for two years. She regularly takes part in the competitions at various levels including friendlies and the Speedo Leagues.
Away from work Kirsty is currently studying an Advanced Course in Animal Care. Her main interests outside of College are swimming and spending time outdoors, when the weather is warm!!
Qualifications: ASA Level 2 Coach
Favourite Quote: You Dream, You Plan, You Reach - Believe it, dreams really can come true.
If I were a superhero for a day I would be Mrs. Incredible because she is pretty awesome!! |
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Mike Best
Mike Best has worked at Kelly Swimming Pool for four years as a swimming coach and also coaches at Tavistock Swimming Club. He is passionate about promoting movement from swimming lessons to a club environment, for both older and younger swimmers, and he values the competitive developments that follow.
Mike is currently in the third year of his degree at University, training to become a primary school teacher. He still swims regularly at Tavistock SC and enjoys meeting up with friends and generally having a good time.
Qualifications: ASA Level 2 Coach
Favourite Quote: ‘With hard work, with belief, with confidence and trust in yourself and those around you, there are no limits.’
If I were a superhero for a day I would be Superman as I think it would be cool to wear your pants on top of your trousers every now and then!! |
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Leslie Woods
Leslie Woods has worked as a swimming coach at the last 33 Swim Schools. After a brief career as a footballer at Millwall FC and 30 years in the Fire Service, Leslie took an interest in swimming after his daughter represented her county. He has coached over 30 Individual County Champions at the Ox and Bucks Championships and became involved in Kelly Swim School after a visit one Easter to see the facilities. Leslie met the man himself, Archie Brew, and was invited to coach the following summer. Leslie has been part of the team ever since – he’s not sure if it’s because of his experience or because he makes Archie feel younger, but they make an excellent team and he looks forward to many more Swim Schools.
Leslie now works for Virgin Active, teaching and coaching people of all ages and abilities. He really enjoys teaching swimmers with special needs and retired people who are learning to swim for the first time. |
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