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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"

Jason Butler

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

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!!

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!!

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.