In this conversation, Michael Glossop shares his unique journey in coaching. We discuss the importance of balance, identity, and legacy in the world of sports.

Michael reflects on his experiences in swimming and how stepping away from coaching has provided him with new perspectives on the challenges faced by coaches.

Michael emphasises the need for support, collaboration across sports, and the value of informal learning spaces. He also highlights the significance of family time and the importance of enjoying the journey rather than solely focusing on outcomes.

You can connect with Michael on Linked-in: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-glossop-59128717a/

Check out our new website and coaches resources below, as well as sign up for any of our NINE free coach CPD’s across England and Scotland this summer: https://aprace.club/pages/coaches-community

In this conversation we speak to Team Ipswich's long time Head Coach, Dave Champion.

Dave shares with us his extensive coaching journey, discussing the evolution of his coaching philosophy, the importance of creating a positive training environment, and the significance of fun and challenge in athlete development. He reflects on past coaching practices, the impact of influential figures like Bill Sweetenham, and the importance of continuous learning and well-being for coaches.

Dave emphasises the need for emotional resilience and the value of empowering athletes to believe in themselves, ultimately defining success as happiness and fulfilment in coaching.

You can connect with Dave on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davechamp1105/

Check out our new website and coaches resources here:

https://aprace.club/pages/coaches-community

In this episode of The Coaches Lane, Alan Lynn, the Head of Performance Coach Development for Aquatics GB, shares his extensive journey in aquatics.

He emphasises the importance of curiosity, persistence, and continuous learning in coaching. He discusses the need for coaches to take an active role in their development, the characteristics that define successful coaches, and the balance between aspirations and realistic goals in coaching.

Alan also highlights the significance of health and well-being for coaches and outlines the exciting future of coaching in Great Britain, with a focus on collaboration and support for coaches at all levels.

As part of our ongoing push for more support for coaches and great development opportunities, AP Race has joined forces with Aquatics GB and the three Home Nations for a two-day conference in Manchester on the 9th and 10th September. Included will be keynotes, workshops and pool based sessions, led by coaches from across the World Class Programme, as well as a conference dinner at the end of day one. The focus will be largely towards the science of coaching, looking at the research and providing thought-provoking questions on what we do… why we do it… and how we do it.

Final details are being confirmed by Aquatics GB, but you can secure your place for £85.00, which includes meals across the event and access to all sessions. Accommodation for those staying will need to be arranged separately. The event will be located at the Hyatt Hotel, Manchester Metropolitan University Institute of Sport and the Manchester Aquatics Centre.

Register here: https://britishswimming.formstack.com/forms/home_nations_coaching_conference_2025_registration_form_1

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