Swim dot Rocks Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/swim-dot-rocks Ideas, information and inspiration for swimming people who stay dry! © 2015 Mensard 613b23f0-712b-5a3f-ae61-7cc39a4a0116 no en-au Thu, 24 Jul 2025 00:35:57 +1000 Wed, 03 Dec 2025 13:40:08 +1100 https://swim.rocks https://img.transistor.fm/q7u_knPVAX_rQyu-zrmzwWXM1-QwZl4ClmI_K-pLkZc/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQ1MTQzLzE2OTQ4/NTY4MTEtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg Swim dot Rocks https://swim.rocks episodic Ben Ramsden Ideas, information and inspiration for swimming people who stay dry! Ideas, information and inspiration for swimming people who stay dry!. Swimming Ben Ramsden hello@swim.rocks No No SDR073: Festival of Swimming primer with Jodie Hawkins 73 73 SDR073: Festival of Swimming primer with Jodie Hawkins full https://mensard.com/?post_type=podcast&p=9151 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1f736401 Jodie Hawkins from Swimming Australia tells us about the upcoming Festival of Swimming in Sydney 19-27 August 2022.

For further information visit swimming.org.au and for the special 20% discount for SwimCon visit swim.rocks/swimcon.

]]> Jodie Hawkins from Swimming Australia tells us about the upcoming Festival of Swimming in Sydney 19-27 August 2022.

For further information visit swimming.org.au and for the special 20% discount for SwimCon visit swim.rocks/swimcon.

]]> Mon, 08 Aug 2022 17:42:22 +1000 Ben Ramsden Ben Ramsden 1448 Jodie Hawkins from Swimming Australia tells us about the upcoming Festival of Swimming in Sydney 19-27 August 2022. For further information visit swimming.org.au and for the special 20% discount for SwimCon visit swim.rocks/swimcon. Jodie Hawkins from Swimming Australia tells us about the upcoming Festival of Swimming in Sydney 19-27 August 2022. For further information visit swimming.org.au and for the special 20% discount for SwimCon visit swim.rocks/swimcon. Swimming No SDR072: Swim Clubs will benefit from the new partnership between Wylas Timing and Swimming NSW 72 72 SDR072: Swim Clubs will benefit from the new partnership between Wylas Timing and Swimming NSW full https://mensard.com/?post_type=podcast&p=8705 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8e4f4fc8 Josh Karp from Swimming NSW and William Ferguson from Wylas Timing describe their new partnership and the opportunity it presents for Swim Clubs. For further details visit:

http://snsw.wylas-timing.com

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]]> Josh Karp from Swimming NSW and William Ferguson from Wylas Timing describe their new partnership and the opportunity it presents for Swim Clubs. For further details visit:

http://snsw.wylas-timing.com

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]]> Mon, 24 May 2021 17:42:02 +1000 Ben Ramsden Ben Ramsden 1225 Josh Karp from Swimming NSW and William Ferguson from Wylas Timing describe their new partnership and the opportunity it presents for Swim Clubs. For further details visit: http://snsw.wylas-timing.com Josh Karp from Swimming NSW and William Ferguson from Wylas Timing describe their new partnership and the opportunity it presents for Swim Clubs. For further details visit: http://snsw.wylas-timing.com Swimming No SDR071: Swim.Rocks 2020 countdown 71 71 SDR071: Swim.Rocks 2020 countdown full https://mensard.com/?post_type=podcast&p=8542 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b5e71150 It is the last episode of the year!! Join Lach as he wraps up the year by counting down the top 5 most downloaded episodes of 2020.

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]]> It is the last episode of the year!! Join Lach as he wraps up the year by counting down the top 5 most downloaded episodes of 2020.

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]]> Mon, 21 Dec 2020 12:00:13 +1100 Ben Ramsden Ben Ramsden 2257 It is the last episode of the year!! Join Lach as he wraps up the year by counting down the top 5 most downloaded episodes of 2020. It is the last episode of the year!! Join Lach as he wraps up the year by counting down the top 5 most downloaded episodes of 2020. Swimming No SDR070: Youth Advisory Panel takeover! – part 2 70 70 SDR070: Youth Advisory Panel takeover! – part 2 full https://mensard.com/?post_type=podcast&p=8496 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0bee307e Part 2 of the Swim.Rocks YAP takeover sees hosting duties thrown over to Georgia Field. Georgia chats to Kayla Bentley about how the YAP started up and what some of their highlights have been over the years. We then talk to a Swim.Rocks regular, Isaak Wilson, about how the YAP has driven youth involvement in technical officiating. Lastly, we hear from Henry Hughes and Nashika Sharma as they talk about how the YAP has brought awareness around mental health in swimming.

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]]> Part 2 of the Swim.Rocks YAP takeover sees hosting duties thrown over to Georgia Field. Georgia chats to Kayla Bentley about how the YAP started up and what some of their highlights have been over the years. We then talk to a Swim.Rocks regular, Isaak Wilson, about how the YAP has driven youth involvement in technical officiating. Lastly, we hear from Henry Hughes and Nashika Sharma as they talk about how the YAP has brought awareness around mental health in swimming.

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]]> Wed, 18 Nov 2020 12:00:06 +1100 Ben Ramsden Ben Ramsden 1727 Part 2 of the Swim.Rocks YAP takeover sees hosting duties thrown over to Georgia Field. Georgia chats to Kayla Bentley about how the YAP started up and what some of their highlights have been over the years. We then talk to a Swim.Rocks regular, Isaak Wilson, about how the YAP has driven youth involvement in [...] Part 2 of the Swim.Rocks YAP takeover sees hosting duties thrown over to Georgia Field. Georgia chats to Kayla Bentley about how the YAP started up and what some of their highlights have been over the years. We then talk to a Swim.Rocks regular, Isaak Wil Swimming No SDR069: Youth Advisory Panel takeover! – part 1 69 69 SDR069: Youth Advisory Panel takeover! – part 1 full https://mensard.com/?post_type=podcast&p=8494 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ecb7eb0a The podcast is being taken over by Swimming New South Wales Youth Advisory Panel (YAP). Join host, Kayla Bentley, as she explains what the YAP is about and why they were established. Kayla speaks to Janice Barry, Bianca Walton and Jayden Redfern about the Lane Ropes to Leadership Camps, why they joined the YAP and what are some of their most memorable moments.

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]]> The podcast is being taken over by Swimming New South Wales Youth Advisory Panel (YAP). Join host, Kayla Bentley, as she explains what the YAP is about and why they were established. Kayla speaks to Janice Barry, Bianca Walton and Jayden Redfern about the Lane Ropes to Leadership Camps, why they joined the YAP and what are some of their most memorable moments.

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]]> Wed, 11 Nov 2020 12:00:49 +1100 Ben Ramsden Ben Ramsden 1390 The podcast is being taken over by Swimming New South Wales Youth Advisory Panel (YAP). Join host, Kayla Bentley, as she explains what the YAP is about and why they were established. Kayla speaks to Janice Barry, Bianca Walton and Jayden Redfern about the Lane Ropes to Leadership Camps, why they joined the YAP and [...] The podcast is being taken over by Swimming New South Wales Youth Advisory Panel (YAP). Join host, Kayla Bentley, as she explains what the YAP is about and why they were established. Kayla speaks to Janice Barry, Bianca Walton and Jayden Redfern about the Swimming No SDR068: Swimming in Malaysia with Mr Wong Tong Poh 68 68 SDR068: Swimming in Malaysia with Mr Wong Tong Poh full https://mensard.com/?post_type=podcast&p=8360 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5b9582e9 This week we travel to south-east Asia to discover what swimming is like in Malaysia. Lach talks to Mr Wong Tong Poh, the Vice President of Malaysia Swimming Teachers’ Association (MSTA). They discus participation rates in aquatic sports, what does the future of swimming look like, and some of the highlights of Malaysia s national aquatic governing body.

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]]> This week we travel to south-east Asia to discover what swimming is like in Malaysia. Lach talks to Mr Wong Tong Poh, the Vice President of Malaysia Swimming Teachers’ Association (MSTA). They discus participation rates in aquatic sports, what does the future of swimming look like, and some of the highlights of Malaysia s national aquatic governing body.

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]]> Sat, 31 Oct 2020 15:24:14 +1100 Ben Ramsden Ben Ramsden 2385 This week we travel to south-east Asia to discover what swimming is like in Malaysia. Lach talks to Mr Wong Tong Poh, the Vice President of Malaysia Swimming Teachers’ Association (MSTA). They discus participation rates in aquatic sports, what does the future of swimming look like, and some of the highlights of Malaysia s national aquatic [...] This week we travel to south-east Asia to discover what swimming is like in Malaysia. Lach talks to Mr Wong Tong Poh, the Vice President of Malaysia Swimming Teachers’ Association (MSTA). They discus participation rates in aquatic sports, what does the fu Swimming No SDR067: Australian Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame Honourees Graeme Carroll, Gary Toner and Suzy Toner 67 67 SDR067: Australian Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame Honourees Graeme Carroll, Gary Toner and Suzy Toner full https://mensard.com/?post_type=podcast&p=7877 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cb6a7921 The Australian Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame recently announced 37 inaugural honourees and today we are talking to 3 of those honourees. We are talking to former guest of the show Graeme Carroll, who coached the likes of Shelley Taylor-Smith and Bronwen Whitehead, and also Gary and Suzy Toner from the great Team Toner. These 3 amazing coaches have some incredible stories about their travels around the world, the rivalry between Graeme and Team Toner and being inducted into the hall of fame.

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]]> The Australian Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame recently announced 37 inaugural honourees and today we are talking to 3 of those honourees. We are talking to former guest of the show Graeme Carroll, who coached the likes of Shelley Taylor-Smith and Bronwen Whitehead, and also Gary and Suzy Toner from the great Team Toner. These 3 amazing coaches have some incredible stories about their travels around the world, the rivalry between Graeme and Team Toner and being inducted into the hall of fame.

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]]> Wed, 30 Sep 2020 12:00:28 +1000 Ben Ramsden Ben Ramsden 2857 The Australian Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame recently announced 37 inaugural honourees and today we are talking to 3 of those honourees. We are talking to former guest of the show Graeme Carroll, who coached the likes of Shelley Taylor-Smith and Bronwen Whitehead, and also Gary and Suzy Toner from the great Team Toner. These [...] The Australian Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame recently announced 37 inaugural honourees and today we are talking to 3 of those honourees. We are talking to former guest of the show Graeme Carroll, who coached the likes of Shelley Taylor-Smith and Bronwen Swimming No SDR066: Running 80km for mental health with Michael Williams 66 66 SDR066: Running 80km for mental health with Michael Williams full https://mensard.com/?post_type=podcast&p=7788 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bdffefcc On our third instalment of our mental health series, we turn towards the everyday person who participates in harsh events to raise money for mental health.

Michael Williams is a former surf life saving athlete, and wasn t too bad in the pool either, is running 80km for mental health.

Michael and Lach sit down to talk about the run itself, why he decided to do it and what society needs to do, to improve the discussion around mental health.

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]]> On our third instalment of our mental health series, we turn towards the everyday person who participates in harsh events to raise money for mental health.

Michael Williams is a former surf life saving athlete, and wasn t too bad in the pool either, is running 80km for mental health.

Michael and Lach sit down to talk about the run itself, why he decided to do it and what society needs to do, to improve the discussion around mental health.

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]]> Wed, 23 Sep 2020 12:00:44 +1000 Ben Ramsden Ben Ramsden 821 On our third instalment of our mental health series, we turn towards the everyday person who participates in harsh events to raise money for mental health. Michael Williams is a former surf life saving athlete, and wasn t too bad in the pool either, is running 80km for mental health. Michael and Lach sit down to [...] On our third instalment of our mental health series, we turn towards the everyday person who participates in harsh events to raise money for mental health. Michael Williams is a former surf life saving athlete, and wasn t too bad in the pool either, is ru Swimming No SDR065: Mental Fitness with Andrew Ward from Head Above Water 65 65 SDR065: Mental Fitness with Andrew Ward from Head Above Water full https://mensard.com/?post_type=podcast&p=7690 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d5583877 Head Above Water is a 24 hour swimathon which is partnered with the Gotch4Life organisation. It raises funds for mental health awareness and education and it is held in Sydney’s Northern Beaches every year in March.

Today we are talking to Andrew Ward from the Head Above Water team. Andrew and I talk about their partnership with Gotcha4life, the amazing work he does in the community, and the importance of changing the phrase mental health to mental fitness.

More information:

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]]> Head Above Water is a 24 hour swimathon which is partnered with the Gotch4Life organisation. It raises funds for mental health awareness and education and it is held in Sydney’s Northern Beaches every year in March.

Today we are talking to Andrew Ward from the Head Above Water team. Andrew and I talk about their partnership with Gotcha4life, the amazing work he does in the community, and the importance of changing the phrase mental health to mental fitness.

More information:

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]]> Wed, 16 Sep 2020 12:00:14 +1000 Ben Ramsden Ben Ramsden 1810 Head Above Water is a 24 hour swimathon which is partnered with the Gotch4Life organisation. It raises funds for mental health awareness and education and it is held in Sydney’s Northern Beaches every year in March. Today we are talking to Andrew Ward from the Head Above Water team. Andrew and I talk about their [...] Head Above Water is a 24 hour swimathon which is partnered with the Gotch4Life organisation. It raises funds for mental health awareness and education and it is held in Sydney’s Northern Beaches every year in March. Today we are talking to Andrew Ward fro Swimming No SDR064: Mental health and teenagers with Chelsea Carpenter 64 64 SDR064: Mental health and teenagers with Chelsea Carpenter full https://mensard.com/?post_type=podcast&p=7509 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8f8dbcf5 Performance psychologist Chelsea Carpenter talks to Lach in this episode. Chelsea is a former swimmer from the Nunawading Swim Club in Victoria and she is also one of Australia s top psychologists for swimming as well as many other sports. Chelsea and Lach talk about the simple signs and symptoms of mental health illnesses, how we can help our mates if they are struggling, and also how to deal with teenagers and mental health illnesses.

This September on Swim.Rocks we are putting mental health first. We’re talking to a range of people who deal with mental health illnesses first hand or raise funds and awareness or mental health research.

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]]> Performance psychologist Chelsea Carpenter talks to Lach in this episode. Chelsea is a former swimmer from the Nunawading Swim Club in Victoria and she is also one of Australia s top psychologists for swimming as well as many other sports. Chelsea and Lach talk about the simple signs and symptoms of mental health illnesses, how we can help our mates if they are struggling, and also how to deal with teenagers and mental health illnesses.

This September on Swim.Rocks we are putting mental health first. We’re talking to a range of people who deal with mental health illnesses first hand or raise funds and awareness or mental health research.

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]]> Wed, 09 Sep 2020 12:00:24 +1000 Ben Ramsden Ben Ramsden 2342 Performance psychologist Chelsea Carpenter talks to Lach in this episode. Chelsea is a former swimmer from the Nunawading Swim Club in Victoria and she is also one of Australia s top psychologists for swimming as well as many other sports. Chelsea and Lach talk about the simple signs and symptoms of mental health illnesses, how we [...] Performance psychologist Chelsea Carpenter talks to Lach in this episode. Chelsea is a former swimmer from the Nunawading Swim Club in Victoria and she is also one of Australia s top psychologists for swimming as well as many other sports. Chelsea and Lac Swimming No SDR063: Create a club community (part 3) with Sean Davis and Ariel Darley 63 63 SDR063: Create a club community (part 3) with Sean Davis and Ariel Darley full https://mensard.com/?post_type=podcast&p=7399 https://share.transistor.fm/s/aa64e99d Our third and final instalment of our club community series we are talking to Sean Davis and Ariel Darley from Warringah Aquatic Swim Club on the Sydney s Northern Beaches.

The coaches and committee at Warringah have created a fantastic environment where all the kids know each other by name, even if they are 10-15 years apart in age.

Lach chats to Sean and Ariel about what their committee has done to promote this, what their long term goals are and the importance of a strong coach to committee relationship.

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]]> Our third and final instalment of our club community series we are talking to Sean Davis and Ariel Darley from Warringah Aquatic Swim Club on the Sydney s Northern Beaches.

The coaches and committee at Warringah have created a fantastic environment where all the kids know each other by name, even if they are 10-15 years apart in age.

Lach chats to Sean and Ariel about what their committee has done to promote this, what their long term goals are and the importance of a strong coach to committee relationship.

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]]> Wed, 02 Sep 2020 12:00:48 +1000 Ben Ramsden Ben Ramsden 2509 Our third and final instalment of our club community series we are talking to Sean Davis and Ariel Darley from Warringah Aquatic Swim Club on the Sydney s Northern Beaches. The coaches and committee at Warringah have created a fantastic environment where all the kids know each other by name, even if they are 10-15 years [...] Our third and final instalment of our club community series we are talking to Sean Davis and Ariel Darley from Warringah Aquatic Swim Club on the Sydney s Northern Beaches. The coaches and committee at Warringah have created a fantastic environment where Swimming No SDR062: Create a club community (part 2) with Debby Tatolli 62 62 SDR062: Create a club community (part 2) with Debby Tatolli full https://mensard.com/?post_type=podcast&p=7251 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d420e19d Imagine having the challenge of turning a swim club into a community with members from 5 different swim centres. Debby Tatolli, Head Coach of Kincumber Pacific Dolphins Swim Club, is an incredible woman who manages to do exactly that.

Debby and Lach talk about what strategies herself and the committee use to engage and encourage members from all over the NSW Central Coast

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]]> Imagine having the challenge of turning a swim club into a community with members from 5 different swim centres. Debby Tatolli, Head Coach of Kincumber Pacific Dolphins Swim Club, is an incredible woman who manages to do exactly that.

Debby and Lach talk about what strategies herself and the committee use to engage and encourage members from all over the NSW Central Coast

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]]> Mon, 24 Aug 2020 12:00:31 +1000 Ben Ramsden Ben Ramsden 1693 Imagine having the challenge of turning a swim club into a community with members from 5 different swim centres. Debby Tatolli, Head Coach of Kincumber Pacific Dolphins Swim Club, is an incredible woman who manages to do exactly that. Debby and Lach talk about what strategies herself and the committee use to engage and encourage [...] Imagine having the challenge of turning a swim club into a community with members from 5 different swim centres. Debby Tatolli, Head Coach of Kincumber Pacific Dolphins Swim Club, is an incredible woman who manages to do exactly that. Debby and Lach talk Swimming No SDR061: Create a club community (part 1) with Jo and Dave Potter 61 61 SDR061: Create a club community (part 1) with Jo and Dave Potter full https://mensard.com/?post_type=podcast&p=7122 https://share.transistor.fm/s/447da61b We now turn our attention towards club committee members and how they can create that family-like-feel of a swim club.

Lach sits down with his friends Jo and Dave Potter, life members of Mingara Aquatic Swim Club on NSW’s Central Coast. They discuss the importance of a strong, supportive committee, how to welcome new members and make them feel valued, and how to turn a club into a community.

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]]> We now turn our attention towards club committee members and how they can create that family-like-feel of a swim club.

Lach sits down with his friends Jo and Dave Potter, life members of Mingara Aquatic Swim Club on NSW’s Central Coast. They discuss the importance of a strong, supportive committee, how to welcome new members and make them feel valued, and how to turn a club into a community.

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]]> Sun, 16 Aug 2020 12:00:58 +1000 Ben Ramsden Ben Ramsden 2681 We now turn our attention towards club committee members and how they can create that family-like-feel of a swim club. Lach sits down with his friends Jo and Dave Potter, life members of Mingara Aquatic Swim Club on NSW’s Central Coast. They discuss the importance of a strong, supportive committee, how to welcome new members [...] We now turn our attention towards club committee members and how they can create that family-like-feel of a swim club. Lach sits down with his friends Jo and Dave Potter, life members of Mingara Aquatic Swim Club on NSW’s Central Coast. They discuss the i Swimming No SDR060: Attracting young officials to swimming (part 4) with Toby Williams 60 60 SDR060: Attracting young officials to swimming (part 4) with Toby Williams full https://mensard.com/?post_type=podcast&p=6924 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4278f9c9 This final episode of our Young Officials series features Toby Williams, President of the Manly Warringah Football Referees Association.

On the football/soccer pitch, you see an abundance of young people donning the referee’s strip, so Toby and Lach chat about what swimming can learn from soccer, including mentoring, payment and pathways.

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]]> This final episode of our Young Officials series features Toby Williams, President of the Manly Warringah Football Referees Association.

On the football/soccer pitch, you see an abundance of young people donning the referee’s strip, so Toby and Lach chat about what swimming can learn from soccer, including mentoring, payment and pathways.

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]]> Wed, 05 Aug 2020 12:00:37 +1000 Ben Ramsden Ben Ramsden 1690 This final episode of our Young Officials series features Toby Williams, President of the Manly Warringah Football Referees Association. On the football/soccer pitch, you see an abundance of young people donning the referee’s strip, so Toby and Lach chat about what swimming can learn from soccer, including mentoring, payment and pathways. This final episode of our Young Officials series features Toby Williams, President of the Manly Warringah Football Referees Association. On the football/soccer pitch, you see an abundance of young people donning the referee’s strip, so Toby and Lach chat Swimming No SDR059: Attracting young officials to swimming (part 3) with Lucy Graham 59 59 SDR059: Attracting young officials to swimming (part 3) with Lucy Graham full https://mensard.com/?post_type=podcast&p=6846 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9c7fea08 This episode is Part 3 of our Young Officials series.

Lach speaks to Lucy Graham, 19 years old and from the Jervis Bay area, which is a part of the SESA region in NSW. She is about to go into her 5th year of being a technical official and has plenty of experience under her belt officiating all around NSW and ACT. Lach and Lucy talk about how she got into officiating, what it s like being mentored by a highly qualified official and much much more.

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]]> This episode is Part 3 of our Young Officials series.

Lach speaks to Lucy Graham, 19 years old and from the Jervis Bay area, which is a part of the SESA region in NSW. She is about to go into her 5th year of being a technical official and has plenty of experience under her belt officiating all around NSW and ACT. Lach and Lucy talk about how she got into officiating, what it s like being mentored by a highly qualified official and much much more.

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]]> Wed, 29 Jul 2020 12:00:20 +1000 Ben Ramsden Ben Ramsden 1428 This episode is Part 3 of our Young Officials series. Lach speaks to Lucy Graham, 19 years old and from the Jervis Bay area, which is a part of the SESA region in NSW. She is about to go into her 5th year of being a technical official and has plenty of experience under her [...] This episode is Part 3 of our Young Officials series. Lach speaks to Lucy Graham, 19 years old and from the Jervis Bay area, which is a part of the SESA region in NSW. She is about to go into her 5th year of being a technical official and has plenty of Swimming No SDR058: Attracting young officials to swimming (part 2) with Isaak Wilson 58 58 SDR058: Attracting young officials to swimming (part 2) with Isaak Wilson full https://mensard.com/?post_type=podcast&p=6790 https://share.transistor.fm/s/34c5924e Part 2 of this series sees Lach move back into the swimming world and sits down with Isaak Wilson, a young technical official from the Wollongong region of NSW and is a part of Swimming NSW’s Youth Advisory Panel. He is one of the most experienced young technical officials on deck and is a big advocate for getting young people actively involved in officiating.

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]]> Part 2 of this series sees Lach move back into the swimming world and sits down with Isaak Wilson, a young technical official from the Wollongong region of NSW and is a part of Swimming NSW’s Youth Advisory Panel. He is one of the most experienced young technical officials on deck and is a big advocate for getting young people actively involved in officiating.

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]]> Wed, 22 Jul 2020 12:00:03 +1000 Ben Ramsden Ben Ramsden 1598 Part 2 of this series sees Lach move back into the swimming world and sits down with Isaak Wilson, a young technical official from the Wollongong region of NSW and is a part of Swimming NSW’s Youth Advisory Panel. He is one of the most experienced young technical officials on deck and is a big [...] Part 2 of this series sees Lach move back into the swimming world and sits down with Isaak Wilson, a young technical official from the Wollongong region of NSW and is a part of Swimming NSW’s Youth Advisory Panel. He is one of the most experienced young t Swimming No SDR057: Attracting young officials to swimming (part 1) with Lauren Bird 57 57 SDR057: Attracting young officials to swimming (part 1) with Lauren Bird full https://mensard.com/?post_type=podcast&p=6719 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2e2ae1c9 One of the biggest issues we have at swim meets is not having enough technical officials.

As we get older and busier, we look to our youth to rise up and help run swim meets.

In this podcast we are talking to a former swimmer and young Netball umpire, Lauren Bird, about why Netball has so many young umpires and what swimming can do to attract more young technical officials.

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]]> One of the biggest issues we have at swim meets is not having enough technical officials.

As we get older and busier, we look to our youth to rise up and help run swim meets.

In this podcast we are talking to a former swimmer and young Netball umpire, Lauren Bird, about why Netball has so many young umpires and what swimming can do to attract more young technical officials.

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]]> Wed, 15 Jul 2020 12:00:57 +1000 Ben Ramsden Ben Ramsden 1367 One of the biggest issues we have at swim meets is not having enough technical officials. As we get older and busier, we look to our youth to rise up and help run swim meets. In this podcast we are talking to a former swimmer and young Netball umpire, Lauren Bird, about why Netball has [...] One of the biggest issues we have at swim meets is not having enough technical officials. As we get older and busier, we look to our youth to rise up and help run swim meets. In this podcast we are talking to a former swimmer and young Netball umpire, Lau Swimming No SDR056: Motivation and dealing with mental illness with Wayne Wigham from the Black Dog Institute 56 56 SDR056: Motivation and dealing with mental illness with Wayne Wigham from the Black Dog Institute full https://mensard.com/?post_type=podcast&p=6643 https://share.transistor.fm/s/481cb2a9 Our athletes deal with constant pressure from themselves, coaches, parents and other athletes. All of these factors can cause an athlete to spiral into a deep state of depression and anxiety.

Since 1985 The Black Dog Institute has been at the forefront of mental health research.

On this episode Lach chats with NRL Legend Wayne Wigham about his work with The Black Dog Institute and how to recognise and deal with anxiety and depression.

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]]> Our athletes deal with constant pressure from themselves, coaches, parents and other athletes. All of these factors can cause an athlete to spiral into a deep state of depression and anxiety.

Since 1985 The Black Dog Institute has been at the forefront of mental health research.

On this episode Lach chats with NRL Legend Wayne Wigham about his work with The Black Dog Institute and how to recognise and deal with anxiety and depression.

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]]> Wed, 08 Jul 2020 12:00:39 +1000 Ben Ramsden Ben Ramsden 1916 Our athletes deal with constant pressure from themselves, coaches, parents and other athletes. All of these factors can cause an athlete to spiral into a deep state of depression and anxiety. Since 1985 The Black Dog Institute has been at the forefront of mental health research. On this episode Lach chats with NRL Legend Wayne [...] Our athletes deal with constant pressure from themselves, coaches, parents and other athletes. All of these factors can cause an athlete to spiral into a deep state of depression and anxiety. Since 1985 The Black Dog Institute has been at the forefront of Swimming No SDR055: Swim League is back! An exclusive update on the 2020 season with Adam Beisler 55 55 SDR055: Swim League is back! An exclusive update on the 2020 season with Adam Beisler full https://mensard.com/?post_type=podcast&p=6579 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8c520fb5 On the eve of the start of the 2020 Swim League season, it was halted by a global pandemic. Now it is back in a new modified version, with 10 Gala Days across overy corner of New South Wales. Lach sits down with Adam Beisler for an exclusive interview about the upcoming Swim League season.

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]]> On the eve of the start of the 2020 Swim League season, it was halted by a global pandemic. Now it is back in a new modified version, with 10 Gala Days across overy corner of New South Wales. Lach sits down with Adam Beisler for an exclusive interview about the upcoming Swim League season.

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]]> Thu, 02 Jul 2020 08:00:42 +1000 Ben Ramsden Ben Ramsden 957 On the eve of the start of the 2020 Swim League season, it was halted by a global pandemic. Now it is back in a new modified version, with 10 Gala Days across overy corner of New South Wales. Lach sits down with Adam Beisler for an exclusive interview about the upcoming Swim League season. On the eve of the start of the 2020 Swim League season, it was halted by a global pandemic. Now it is back in a new modified version, with 10 Gala Days across overy corner of New South Wales. Lach sits down with Adam Beisler for an exclusive interview abo Swimming No SDR054: Motivation and stepping out of the comfort zone with Annie Crawford of the Can Too Foundation 54 54 SDR054: Motivation and stepping out of the comfort zone with Annie Crawford of the Can Too Foundation full https://mensard.com/?post_type=podcast&p=6576 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4c8195ed Annie Crawford AM, is Founder of The Can Too Foundation.

Can Too combines fitness, health and wellbeing to raise funds and awareness of cancer prevention and research. Their participants range from advanced athletes to the plain old Jane or John and one of the biggest challenges they face is getting someone to step out of their comfort zone.

Annie and Lach discuss how to step out of your comfort zone, how to motivate peers as well as yourself and the excellent work of the Can Too Foundation.

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]]> Annie Crawford AM, is Founder of The Can Too Foundation.

Can Too combines fitness, health and wellbeing to raise funds and awareness of cancer prevention and research. Their participants range from advanced athletes to the plain old Jane or John and one of the biggest challenges they face is getting someone to step out of their comfort zone.

Annie and Lach discuss how to step out of your comfort zone, how to motivate peers as well as yourself and the excellent work of the Can Too Foundation.

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]]> Wed, 01 Jul 2020 12:00:40 +1000 Ben Ramsden Ben Ramsden 1491 Annie Crawford AM, is Founder of The Can Too Foundation. Can Too combines fitness, health and wellbeing to raise funds and awareness of cancer prevention and research. Their participants range from advanced athletes to the plain old Jane or John and one of the biggest challenges they face is getting someone to step out of [...] Annie Crawford AM, is Founder of The Can Too Foundation. Can Too combines fitness, health and wellbeing to raise funds and awareness of cancer prevention and research. Their participants range from advanced athletes to the plain old Jane or John and one o Swimming No SDR053: Motivation and coming back after a lengthy break with Thomas Fraser-Holmes 53 53 SDR053: Motivation and coming back after a lengthy break with Thomas Fraser-Holmes full https://mensard.com/?post_type=podcast&p=6504 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8d721b35 Australian Dolphin Tommy Fraser Holmes took some enforced time off in 2017. He talks to Lach about how he got back into the water and training. In this wide ranging interview they discuss tactics for managing physical and mental issues, motivation swings, support networks and more.

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]]> Australian Dolphin Tommy Fraser Holmes took some enforced time off in 2017. He talks to Lach about how he got back into the water and training. In this wide ranging interview they discuss tactics for managing physical and mental issues, motivation swings, support networks and more.

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]]> Wed, 24 Jun 2020 12:00:01 +1000 Ben Ramsden Ben Ramsden 1610 Australian Dolphin Tommy Fraser Holmes took some enforced time off in 2017. He talks to Lach about how he got back into the water and training. In this wide ranging interview they discuss tactics for managing physical and mental issues, motivation swings, support networks and more. Australian Dolphin Tommy Fraser Holmes took some enforced time off in 2017. He talks to Lach about how he got back into the water and training. In this wide ranging interview they discuss tactics for managing physical and mental issues, motivation swings, Swimming No SDR052: Self Marshalling in New Zealand with Greg Forsyth and William Campbell 52 52 SDR052: Self Marshalling in New Zealand with Greg Forsyth and William Campbell full https://mensard.com/?post_type=podcast&p=6433 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bba3e67f We continue our discussion about self marshalling by welcoming 2 representatives from New Zealand.

Lach chats to Technical Official Greg Forsyth, from Wellington, and Swimmer William Campbell, from Wharenui Swim Club in Christchurch. He learns how it is implemented in NZ, and issues surrounding the system.

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]]> We continue our discussion about self marshalling by welcoming 2 representatives from New Zealand.

Lach chats to Technical Official Greg Forsyth, from Wellington, and Swimmer William Campbell, from Wharenui Swim Club in Christchurch. He learns how it is implemented in NZ, and issues surrounding the system.

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]]> Wed, 17 Jun 2020 12:00:12 +1000 Ben Ramsden Ben Ramsden 2126 We continue our discussion about self marshalling by welcoming 2 representatives from New Zealand. Lach chats to Technical Official Greg Forsyth, from Wellington, and Swimmer William Campbell, from Wharenui Swim Club in Christchurch. He learns how it is implemented in NZ, and issues surrounding the system. We continue our discussion about self marshalling by welcoming 2 representatives from New Zealand. Lach chats to Technical Official Greg Forsyth, from Wellington, and Swimmer William Campbell, from Wharenui Swim Club in Christchurch. He learns how it is i Swimming No SDR051: Self Marshalling in the USA with Jay Thomas 51 51 SDR051: Self Marshalling in the USA with Jay Thomas full https://mensard.com/?post_type=podcast&p=6367 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8d01da58 Self marshalling has long been seen as something that happens overseas. We decided to find out more about it to understand whether it might be an opportunity for swimming in Australia. Lach was delighted to interview Jay Thomas of USA Swimming to learn how it works there. Mark Heathcote of Swimming NSW, joined the conversation.

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]]> Self marshalling has long been seen as something that happens overseas. We decided to find out more about it to understand whether it might be an opportunity for swimming in Australia. Lach was delighted to interview Jay Thomas of USA Swimming to learn how it works there. Mark Heathcote of Swimming NSW, joined the conversation.

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]]> Wed, 10 Jun 2020 12:00:39 +1000 Ben Ramsden Ben Ramsden 1295 Self marshalling has long been seen as something that happens overseas. We decided to find out more about it to understand whether it might be an opportunity for swimming in Australia. Lach was delighted to interview Jay Thomas of USA Swimming to learn how it works there. Mark Heathcote of Swimming NSW, joined the conversation. Self marshalling has long been seen as something that happens overseas. We decided to find out more about it to understand whether it might be an opportunity for swimming in Australia. Lach was delighted to interview Jay Thomas of USA Swimming to learn ho Swimming No SDR050: Swim.Rocks turns 50! 50 50 SDR050: Swim.Rocks turns 50! full https://mensard.com/?post_type=podcast&p=6312 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e29c68fa To celebrate our 50th episode we follow Kylie Minogue’s lead and ‘step back in time’ to relive some of our best moments from the past 49 episodes.

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]]> To celebrate our 50th episode we follow Kylie Minogue’s lead and ‘step back in time’ to relive some of our best moments from the past 49 episodes.

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]]> Wed, 03 Jun 2020 12:00:06 +1000 Ben Ramsden Ben Ramsden 2962 To celebrate our 50th episode we follow Kylie Minogue’s lead and ‘step back in time’ to relive some of our best moments from the past 49 episodes. To celebrate our 50th episode we follow Kylie Minogue’s lead and ‘step back in time’ to relive some of our best moments from the past 49 episodes. Swimming No SDR049: Swim.Rocks meets Off The Blocks Podcast with Robby Cox 49 49 SDR049: Swim.Rocks meets Off The Blocks Podcast with Robby Cox full https://mensard.com/?post_type=podcast&p=6246 https://share.transistor.fm/s/773a27a2 Coach Robby Cox launched the ‘Off the Blocks’ podcast several years ago featuring exciting and informative conversations with swimmers. Lach and Robby caught up to compare notes.

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]]> Coach Robby Cox launched the ‘Off the Blocks’ podcast several years ago featuring exciting and informative conversations with swimmers. Lach and Robby caught up to compare notes.

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]]> Wed, 27 May 2020 12:00:13 +1000 Ben Ramsden Ben Ramsden 2293 Coach Robby Cox launched the ‘Off the Blocks’ podcast several years ago featuring exciting and informative conversations with swimmers. Lach and Robby caught up to compare notes. Coach Robby Cox launched the ‘Off the Blocks’ podcast several years ago featuring exciting and informative conversations with swimmers. Lach and Robby caught up to compare notes. Swimming No SDR048: Introducing ASCTA with CEO Brendon Ward 48 48 SDR048: Introducing ASCTA with CEO Brendon Ward full https://mensard.com/?post_type=podcast&p=6181 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9c4ce2e8 The Australian Swimming Coaches & Teachers Association (ASCTA) with Swim Australia are the peak body for swimming Coaches, Teachers and Swim Schools in Australia. We talk to CEO Brendon Ward about the organisation and his own history in the water.

For further information go to http://ascta.com

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]]> The Australian Swimming Coaches & Teachers Association (ASCTA) with Swim Australia are the peak body for swimming Coaches, Teachers and Swim Schools in Australia. We talk to CEO Brendon Ward about the organisation and his own history in the water.

For further information go to http://ascta.com

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]]> Wed, 20 May 2020 12:48:25 +1000 Ben Ramsden Ben Ramsden 1507 The Australian Swimming Coaches & Teachers Association (ASCTA) with Swim Australia are the peak body for swimming Coaches, Teachers and Swim Schools in Australia. We talk to CEO Brendon Ward about the organisation and his own history in the water. For further information go to http://ascta.com The Australian Swimming Coaches & Teachers Association (ASCTA) with Swim Australia are the peak body for swimming Coaches, Teachers and Swim Schools in Australia. We talk to CEO Brendon Ward about the organisation and his own history in the water. For Swimming No SDR047: Preparing our return to the water with Leigh Russell CEO Swimming Australia 47 47 SDR047: Preparing our return to the water with Leigh Russell CEO Swimming Australia full https://mensard.com/?post_type=podcast&p=6119 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e5277267 With the light shining at the end of the tunnel swimmers are daring to look forward to returning to the water. Leigh Russell, CEO of Swimming Australia, joins us to discuss:

  • What going on within Swimming Australia?
  • How are we going to restart our sport?
  • What does the future of the sport look like?

Join the discussion within our community at http://community.swim.rocks

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]]> With the light shining at the end of the tunnel swimmers are daring to look forward to returning to the water. Leigh Russell, CEO of Swimming Australia, joins us to discuss:

  • What going on within Swimming Australia?
  • How are we going to restart our sport?
  • What does the future of the sport look like?

Join the discussion within our community at http://community.swim.rocks

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]]> Wed, 13 May 2020 18:04:33 +1000 Ben Ramsden Ben Ramsden 1661 With the light shining at the end of the tunnel swimmers are daring to look forward to returning to the water. Leigh Russell, CEO of Swimming Australia, joins us to discuss: What going on within Swimming Australia? How are we going to restart our sport? What does the future of the sport look like? Join [...] With the light shining at the end of the tunnel swimmers are daring to look forward to returning to the water. Leigh Russell, CEO of Swimming Australia, joins us to discuss: What going on within Swimming Australia? How are we going to restart our sport? W Swimming No SDR046: Mothers Day Special with Michelle Vane-Tempest 46 46 SDR046: Mothers Day Special with Michelle Vane-Tempest full https://mensard.com/?post_type=podcast&p=6073 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0b56e7f5 The post SDR046: Mothers Day Special with Michelle Vane-Tempest appeared first on Mensard.

]]> The post SDR046: Mothers Day Special with Michelle Vane-Tempest appeared first on Mensard.

]]> Wed, 06 May 2020 12:00:22 +1000 Ben Ramsden Ben Ramsden 2268 The post SDR046: Mothers Day Special with Michelle Vane-Tempest appeared first on Mensard. The post SDR046: Mothers Day Special with Michelle Vane-Tempest appeared first on Mensard. Swimming No SDR045: Gold Class Swimming with Rohan Taylor 45 45 SDR045: Gold Class Swimming with Rohan Taylor full https://mensard.com/?post_type=podcast&p=6033 https://share.transistor.fm/s/27ad5329 Coaches, parents and swimmers are assisted on their journey through competitive swimming by Gold Class Swimming. Created by Leigh Nugent, Rohan Taylor and Gary Barclay, Lach caught up with Rohan to learn more.

Gold Class Swimming Website.

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]]> Coaches, parents and swimmers are assisted on their journey through competitive swimming by Gold Class Swimming. Created by Leigh Nugent, Rohan Taylor and Gary Barclay, Lach caught up with Rohan to learn more.

Gold Class Swimming Website.

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]]> Wed, 29 Apr 2020 12:00:54 +1000 Ben Ramsden Ben Ramsden 2475 Coaches, parents and swimmers are assisted on their journey through competitive swimming by Gold Class Swimming. Created by Leigh Nugent, Rohan Taylor and Gary Barclay, Lach caught up with Rohan to learn more. Gold Class Swimming Website. Coaches, parents and swimmers are assisted on their journey through competitive swimming by Gold Class Swimming. Created by Leigh Nugent, Rohan Taylor and Gary Barclay, Lach caught up with Rohan to learn more. Gold Class Swimming Website. Swimming No SDR044: We’re launching!! 44 44 SDR044: We’re launching!! full https://mensard.com/?post_type=podcast&p=5983 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1250df36 Ben and Lach announce the launch of the new Swim.Rocks digital community for swimming people who stay dry.

Join free of charge here:

http://community.swim.rocks

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]]> Ben and Lach announce the launch of the new Swim.Rocks digital community for swimming people who stay dry.

Join free of charge here:

http://community.swim.rocks

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]]> Wed, 22 Apr 2020 12:00:59 +1000 Ben Ramsden Ben Ramsden 613 Ben and Lach announce the launch of the new Swim.Rocks digital community for swimming people who stay dry. Join free of charge here: http://community.swim.rocks Ben and Lach announce the launch of the new Swim.Rocks digital community for swimming people who stay dry. Join free of charge here: http://community.swim.rocks Swimming No SDR043: How do we keep young adults in swimming? With Graeme Carroll 43 43 SDR043: How do we keep young adults in swimming? With Graeme Carroll full https://mensard.com/?post_type=podcast&p=5930 https://share.transistor.fm/s/320185ec One of Australia’s most respected coaches, Graeme Carroll, joins us to tackle one of the biggest issues affecting swimming – keeping young adults in the sport. We talked about Graeme’s career, experiences of coaching young adults, and strategies to help coaches and parents deal with swimmers who are 18-25 years of age.

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]]> One of Australia’s most respected coaches, Graeme Carroll, joins us to tackle one of the biggest issues affecting swimming – keeping young adults in the sport. We talked about Graeme’s career, experiences of coaching young adults, and strategies to help coaches and parents deal with swimmers who are 18-25 years of age.

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]]> Wed, 15 Apr 2020 12:00:30 +1000 Ben Ramsden Ben Ramsden 1912 One of Australia’s most respected coaches, Graeme Carroll, joins us to tackle one of the biggest issues affecting swimming – keeping young adults in the sport. We talked about Graeme’s career, experiences of coaching young adults, and strategies to help coaches and parents deal with swimmers who are 18-25 years of age. One of Australia’s most respected coaches, Graeme Carroll, joins us to tackle one of the biggest issues affecting swimming – keeping young adults in the sport. We talked about Graeme’s career, experiences of coaching young adults, and strategies to help c Swimming No SDR042: Lach joins the team 42 42 SDR042: Lach joins the team full https://mensard.com/?post_type=podcast&p=5864 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c48770fc Exciting news – Swim.Rocks is expanding! In this episode we introduce our new team member Coach and former swimmer Lachlan Vane-Tempest.

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]]> Exciting news – Swim.Rocks is expanding! In this episode we introduce our new team member Coach and former swimmer Lachlan Vane-Tempest.

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]]> Wed, 08 Apr 2020 12:00:02 +1000 Ben Ramsden Ben Ramsden 418 Exciting news – Swim.Rocks is expanding! In this episode we introduce our new team member Coach and former swimmer Lachlan Vane-Tempest. Exciting news – Swim.Rocks is expanding! In this episode we introduce our new team member Coach and former swimmer Lachlan Vane-Tempest. Swimming No SDR041: Introducing FINIS LaneVision with Benjamin Hunt of Aspiricx 41 41 SDR041: Introducing FINIS LaneVision with Benjamin Hunt of Aspiricx full https://mensard.com/?post_type=podcast&p=5822 https://share.transistor.fm/s/579ffbcc FINIS LaneVision is the world’s first artificial intelligence powered performance tracker to help swimmers improve their technique. Launched on 23rd March in San Francisco by Aspiricx, swimmer, coach and software engineer Benjamin Hunt joined us to discuss this major innovation.

Further information:

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]]> FINIS LaneVision is the world’s first artificial intelligence powered performance tracker to help swimmers improve their technique. Launched on 23rd March in San Francisco by Aspiricx, swimmer, coach and software engineer Benjamin Hunt joined us to discuss this major innovation.

Further information:

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]]> Mon, 30 Mar 2020 14:49:36 +1100 Ben Ramsden Ben Ramsden 1867 FINIS LaneVision is the world’s first artificial intelligence powered performance tracker to help swimmers improve their technique. Launched on 23rd March in San Francisco by Aspiricx, swimmer, coach and software engineer Benjamin Hunt joined us to discuss this major innovation. Further information: Aspiricx website Apple App store Google Play Aspiricx Instagram Aspiricx Facebook Aspiricx YouTube [...] FINIS LaneVision is the world’s first artificial intelligence powered performance tracker to help swimmers improve their technique. Launched on 23rd March in San Francisco by Aspiricx, swimmer, coach and software engineer Benjamin Hunt joined us to discus Swimming No SDR040: Keep Swimming with Leigh Russell 40 40 SDR040: Keep Swimming with Leigh Russell full https://mensard.com/?post_type=podcast&p=5758 https://share.transistor.fm/s/307671de “Keep Swimming” is Swimming Australia CEO Leigh Russell’s advice to the sport in the face of the Corona virus today Wednesday 18th March 2020.

In this extensive interview Leigh discusses sources of advice, possible event scenarios for the future, and what she is looking forward to.

Further information:

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]]> “Keep Swimming” is Swimming Australia CEO Leigh Russell’s advice to the sport in the face of the Corona virus today Wednesday 18th March 2020.

In this extensive interview Leigh discusses sources of advice, possible event scenarios for the future, and what she is looking forward to.

Further information:

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]]> Wed, 18 Mar 2020 21:43:10 +1100 Ben Ramsden Ben Ramsden 1512 “Keep Swimming” is Swimming Australia CEO Leigh Russell’s advice to the sport in the face of the Corona virus today Wednesday 18th March 2020. In this extensive interview Leigh discusses sources of advice, possible event scenarios for the future, and what she is looking forward to. Further information: Swimming Australia website “Keep Swimming” is Swimming Australia CEO Leigh Russell’s advice to the sport in the face of the Corona virus today Wednesday 18th March 2020. In this extensive interview Leigh discusses sources of advice, possible event scenarios for the future, and what Swimming No SDR039: Lunch with Lach has Brunch with Ben 39 39 SDR039: Lunch with Lach has Brunch with Ben full https://mensard.com/?post_type=podcast&p=4587 https://share.transistor.fm/s/be3b90f5 Lachlan Vane-Tempest host of “Lunch with Lach” talks to us about his love of swimming in and out of the water.

Checkout ‘Lunch with Lach’ on Youtube here.

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]]> Lachlan Vane-Tempest host of “Lunch with Lach” talks to us about his love of swimming in and out of the water.

Checkout ‘Lunch with Lach’ on Youtube here.

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]]> Thu, 15 Aug 2019 12:00:00 +1000 Ben Ramsden Ben Ramsden 1521 Lachlan Vane-Tempest host of “Lunch with Lach” talks to us about his love of swimming in and out of the water. Checkout ‘Lunch with Lach’ on Youtube here. Lachlan Vane-Tempest host of “Lunch with Lach” talks to us about his love of swimming in and out of the water. Checkout ‘Lunch with Lach’ on Youtube here. Swimming No SDR038: Do you want to help solve the biggest problem in swimming today? 38 38 SDR038: Do you want to help solve the biggest problem in swimming today? full https://mensard.com/?post_type=podcast&p=4577 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7c521ee1 A very short but crucial episode this week. Further information at: http://swim.rocks/busy

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]]> A very short but crucial episode this week. Further information at: http://swim.rocks/busy

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]]> Fri, 09 Aug 2019 17:34:11 +1000 Ben Ramsden Ben Ramsden 128 A very short but crucial episode this week. Further information at: http://swim.rocks/busy A very short but crucial episode this week. Further information at: http://swim.rocks/busy Swimming No SDR037: Swimming when you’re nothing like Michael Phelps with Sally Goble 37 37 SDR037: Swimming when you’re nothing like Michael Phelps with Sally Goble full https://mensard.com/?post_type=podcast&p=4391 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e64d1c25 “Extremely short, round and middle aged” is how our guest Sally Goble describes herself. “I don’t look anything like Michael Phelps”.

We learn that London based Sally discovered swimming in her 30s and celebrated her 50th birthday by swimming in 50 pools in 50 days – one mile in each. She’s swum the English Channel and in freezing (literally) water in the Arctic Circle.

An extremely uplifting and inspirational conversation.

Further information:

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]]> “Extremely short, round and middle aged” is how our guest Sally Goble describes herself. “I don’t look anything like Michael Phelps”.

We learn that London based Sally discovered swimming in her 30s and celebrated her 50th birthday by swimming in 50 pools in 50 days – one mile in each. She’s swum the English Channel and in freezing (literally) water in the Arctic Circle.

An extremely uplifting and inspirational conversation.

Further information:

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]]> Thu, 18 Jul 2019 12:00:47 +1000 Ben Ramsden Ben Ramsden 2637 “Extremely short, round and middle aged” is how our guest Sally Goble describes herself. “I don’t look anything like Michael Phelps”. We learn that London based Sally discovered swimming in her 30s and celebrated her 50th birthday by swimming in 50 pools in 50 days – one mile in each. She’s swum the English Channel [...] “Extremely short, round and middle aged” is how our guest Sally Goble describes herself. “I don’t look anything like Michael Phelps”. We learn that London based Sally discovered swimming in her 30s and celebrated her 50th birthday by swimming in 50 pools Swimming No SDR036: What is swimming for? 36 36 SDR036: What is swimming for? full https://mensard.com/?post_type=podcast&p=4382 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cdda5026 Research shows that swimming is the most popular participation sport in Australia, but what is it for? This week your host, Ben Ramsden, discusses his observations of swimming over the past few months.

Please let us know your feedback via email (ben@swim.rocks) or Facebook. What does swimming mean to you?

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]]> Research shows that swimming is the most popular participation sport in Australia, but what is it for? This week your host, Ben Ramsden, discusses his observations of swimming over the past few months.

Please let us know your feedback via email (ben@swim.rocks) or Facebook. What does swimming mean to you?

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]]> Tue, 18 Jun 2019 12:00:25 +1000 Ben Ramsden Ben Ramsden 757 Research shows that swimming is the most popular participation sport in Australia, but what is it for? This week your host, Ben Ramsden, discusses his observations of swimming over the past few months. Please let us know your feedback via email (ben@swim.rocks) or Facebook. What does swimming mean to you? Research shows that swimming is the most popular participation sport in Australia, but what is it for? This week your host, Ben Ramsden, discusses his observations of swimming over the past few months. Please let us know your feedback via email (ben@swim. Swimming No SDR035: The role of Physiotherapy in Swimming with Michael Reynolds APA 35 35 SDR035: The role of Physiotherapy in Swimming with Michael Reynolds APA full https://mensard.com/?post_type=podcast&p=4278 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c0aec0ec Most competitive swimming programs contain a dry land element. We talk to Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist Michael Reynolds about the role his profession plays in supporting athletes achieve their full potential. Our conversation covered:

  • The difference between Physiotherapists, Chiropractors and Therapeutic Massage specialists
  • Typical issues that swimmers encounter that may benefit from Physiotheraphy
  • Is it just for fixing problems, or also routine maintenance?

Additional information:

]]> Most competitive swimming programs contain a dry land element. We talk to Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist Michael Reynolds about the role his profession plays in supporting athletes achieve their full potential. Our conversation covered:

  • The difference between Physiotherapists, Chiropractors and Therapeutic Massage specialists
  • Typical issues that swimmers encounter that may benefit from Physiotheraphy
  • Is it just for fixing problems, or also routine maintenance?

Additional information:

]]> Wed, 15 May 2019 12:00:25 +1000 Ben Ramsden Ben Ramsden 1340 Most competitive swimming programs contain a dry land element. We talk to Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist Michael Reynolds about the role his profession plays in supporting athletes achieve their full potential. Our conversation covered: The difference between Physiotherapists, Chiropractors and Therapeutic Massage specialists Typical issues that swimmers encounter that may benefit from Physiotheraphy Is it [...] Most competitive swimming programs contain a dry land element. We talk to Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist Michael Reynolds about the role his profession plays in supporting athletes achieve their full potential. Our conversation covered: The differenc Swimming No SDR034: The realities of swimming in a large family with Jenny Campbell 34 34 SDR034: The realities of swimming in a large family with Jenny Campbell full https://mensard.com/?post_type=podcast&p=4126 https://share.transistor.fm/s/575b86d4 Bronte and Cate Campbell’s Mum Jenny joins us to discuss the reality of nurturing a family of 5 kids. In this special Swim.Rocks first birthday episode we cover everything from personal identity to chocolate, and wet swimming cosies to reframing success.

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]]> Bronte and Cate Campbell’s Mum Jenny joins us to discuss the reality of nurturing a family of 5 kids. In this special Swim.Rocks first birthday episode we cover everything from personal identity to chocolate, and wet swimming cosies to reframing success.

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]]> Wed, 17 Apr 2019 12:00:39 +1000 Ben Ramsden Ben Ramsden 1970 Bronte and Cate Campbell’s Mum Jenny joins us to discuss the reality of nurturing a family of 5 kids. In this special Swim.Rocks first birthday episode we cover everything from personal identity to chocolate, and wet swimming cosies to reframing success. Bronte and Cate Campbell’s Mum Jenny joins us to discuss the reality of nurturing a family of 5 kids. In this special Swim.Rocks first birthday episode we cover everything from personal identity to chocolate, and wet swimming cosies to reframing success. Swimming No SDR033: Introducing Swim Central with Josh Karp 33 33 SDR033: Introducing Swim Central with Josh Karp full https://mensard.com/?post_type=podcast&p=4089 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2c6681cb Swim Central is replacing Club Lane and My Lane as the main digital interface with swimming. SNSW Operations Manager Josh Karp joins us to explain its benefits and what we need to know and do.

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]]> Swim Central is replacing Club Lane and My Lane as the main digital interface with swimming. SNSW Operations Manager Josh Karp joins us to explain its benefits and what we need to know and do.

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]]> Wed, 27 Mar 2019 12:00:08 +1100 Ben Ramsden Ben Ramsden 2022 Swim Central is replacing Club Lane and My Lane as the main digital interface with swimming. SNSW Operations Manager Josh Karp joins us to explain its benefits and what we need to know and do. Swim Central is replacing Club Lane and My Lane as the main digital interface with swimming. SNSW Operations Manager Josh Karp joins us to explain its benefits and what we need to know and do. Swimming No SDR032: Achieving high performance via thousands of one percenters with Leigh Russell 32 32 SDR032: Achieving high performance via thousands of one percenters with Leigh Russell full https://mensard.com/?post_type=podcast&p=3986 https://share.transistor.fm/s/defad0d9 Leigh Russell joined Swimming Australia as CEO in April 2018. We talk to her about her background, initial impressions of swimming, and her thoughts about the future.

Links to Leigh’s books written with Bianca Chatfield (on Amazon):

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]]> Leigh Russell joined Swimming Australia as CEO in April 2018. We talk to her about her background, initial impressions of swimming, and her thoughts about the future.

Links to Leigh’s books written with Bianca Chatfield (on Amazon):

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]]> Wed, 27 Feb 2019 12:00:39 +1100 Ben Ramsden Ben Ramsden 2005 Leigh Russell joined Swimming Australia as CEO in April 2018. We talk to her about her background, initial impressions of swimming, and her thoughts about the future. Links to Leigh’s books written with Bianca Chatfield (on Amazon): Game On – by Bianca Chatfield and Leigh Russell Every Girl Needs a plan – by Bianca Chatfield [...] Leigh Russell joined Swimming Australia as CEO in April 2018. We talk to her about her background, initial impressions of swimming, and her thoughts about the future. Links to Leigh’s books written with Bianca Chatfield (on Amazon): Game On – by Bianca Ch Swimming No SDR031: Mixing Swimming, Bowling, Soccer and Politics with Toby Williams 31 31 SDR031: Mixing Swimming, Bowling, Soccer and Politics with Toby Williams full https://mensard.com/?post_type=podcast&p=3896 https://share.transistor.fm/s/62bbba80 Former swimmer Toby Williams talks to us about his committee work and officiating in 3 sports – Swimming, Bowling and Soccer. We also learn what it’s like to work for senior members of parliament, including Bronwyn Bishop!

Link to tips to pass swimming Referee exam notes

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]]> Former swimmer Toby Williams talks to us about his committee work and officiating in 3 sports – Swimming, Bowling and Soccer. We also learn what it’s like to work for senior members of parliament, including Bronwyn Bishop!

Link to tips to pass swimming Referee exam notes

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]]> Wed, 13 Feb 2019 12:00:48 +1100 Ben Ramsden Ben Ramsden 1696 Former swimmer Toby Williams talks to us about his committee work and officiating in 3 sports – Swimming, Bowling and Soccer. We also learn what it’s like to work for senior members of parliament, including Bronwyn Bishop! Link to tips to pass swimming Referee exam notes Former swimmer Toby Williams talks to us about his committee work and officiating in 3 sports – Swimming, Bowling and Soccer. We also learn what it’s like to work for senior members of parliament, including Bronwyn Bishop! Link to tips to pass swimming Re Swimming No SDR030: How to use mobile phones to run your club night with William Ferguson of Wylas Timing 30 30 SDR030: How to use mobile phones to run your club night with William Ferguson of Wylas Timing full https://mensard.com/?post_type=podcast&p=3764 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c396d566 As swim club Recorder William Ferguson found running club night frustratingly difficult. Recognising the power of mobile phones he designed and built a timing system using them. Wylas Timing was born. We talk to William about the system capabilities.

Learn more from: wylas-timing.com

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]]> As swim club Recorder William Ferguson found running club night frustratingly difficult. Recognising the power of mobile phones he designed and built a timing system using them. Wylas Timing was born. We talk to William about the system capabilities.

Learn more from: wylas-timing.com

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]]> Wed, 30 Jan 2019 12:00:01 +1100 Ben Ramsden Ben Ramsden 1614 As swim club Recorder William Ferguson found running club night frustratingly difficult. Recognising the power of mobile phones he designed and built a timing system using them. Wylas Timing was born. We talk to William about the system capabilities. Learn more from: wylas-timing.com As swim club Recorder William Ferguson found running club night frustratingly difficult. Recognising the power of mobile phones he designed and built a timing system using them. Wylas Timing was born. We talk to William about the system capabilities. Lear Swimming No SDR029: Overcoming hurdles and accelerating into their 113th season with Matt Paterson from Manly Swimming Club 29 29 SDR029: Overcoming hurdles and accelerating into their 113th season with Matt Paterson from Manly Swimming Club full https://mensard.com/?post_type=podcast&p=3717 https://share.transistor.fm/s/86e782f8 Manly Swimming Club are now into their 113th season. They recently found themselves in a challenging position with their local council, but found a way through and are now experiencing a new lease of life. We talk to their President, Matt Paterson, about their history, and lessons for other clubs.

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]]> Manly Swimming Club are now into their 113th season. They recently found themselves in a challenging position with their local council, but found a way through and are now experiencing a new lease of life. We talk to their President, Matt Paterson, about their history, and lessons for other clubs.

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]]> Wed, 16 Jan 2019 12:00:59 +1100 Ben Ramsden Ben Ramsden 2106 Manly Swimming Club are now into their 113th season. They recently found themselves in a challenging position with their local council, but found a way through and are now experiencing a new lease of life. We talk to their President, Matt Paterson, about their history, and lessons for other clubs. Manly Swimming Club are now into their 113th season. They recently found themselves in a challenging position with their local council, but found a way through and are now experiencing a new lease of life. We talk to their President, Matt Paterson, about Swimming No SDR028: Use psychology to drive high performance with Cameron Gledhill 28 28 SDR028: Use psychology to drive high performance with Cameron Gledhill full https://mensard.com/?post_type=podcast&p=3510 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9c2d8ced Swimming is clearly not simply a mechanical sport. Mindset and psychology have a huge role to play in performance. In this conversation with Cameron Gledhill we explore various questions including:

  • Why do swimmers often swim faster in relays?
  • Why some raise their game during finals whereas others crumble?
  • How to structure a training season?

Cameron’s formidable experience includes coaching, military officer training, and University degrees in Applied Science, Clinical Psychology, Sports Coaching and Exercise Science.

Books mentioned by Cam:

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]]> Swimming is clearly not simply a mechanical sport. Mindset and psychology have a huge role to play in performance. In this conversation with Cameron Gledhill we explore various questions including:

  • Why do swimmers often swim faster in relays?
  • Why some raise their game during finals whereas others crumble?
  • How to structure a training season?

Cameron’s formidable experience includes coaching, military officer training, and University degrees in Applied Science, Clinical Psychology, Sports Coaching and Exercise Science.

Books mentioned by Cam:

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]]> Wed, 05 Dec 2018 12:00:23 +1100 Ben Ramsden Ben Ramsden 2802 Swimming is clearly not simply a mechanical sport. Mindset and psychology have a huge role to play in performance. In this conversation with Cameron Gledhill we explore various questions including: Why do swimmers often swim faster in relays? Why some raise their game during finals whereas others crumble? How to structure a training season? Cameron’s [...] Swimming is clearly not simply a mechanical sport. Mindset and psychology have a huge role to play in performance. In this conversation with Cameron Gledhill we explore various questions including: Why do swimmers often swim faster in relays? Why some rai Swimming No SDR027: Join the Swim League revolution with Adam Beisler 27 27 SDR027: Join the Swim League revolution with Adam Beisler full https://mensard.com/?post_type=podcast&p=3379 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cd79e643 The Swim League is an exciting new format being introduced to swimming in Australia. It’s team based on head to head competition for places, not times. It’s very tactical, designed for audience entertainment, and over in about an hour. We talk to founder, Adam Beisler, about his plans for the forthcoming season.

Registrations open on 1st December 2018. Further information from the Swim League website or Facebook page.

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]]> The Swim League is an exciting new format being introduced to swimming in Australia. It’s team based on head to head competition for places, not times. It’s very tactical, designed for audience entertainment, and over in about an hour. We talk to founder, Adam Beisler, about his plans for the forthcoming season.

Registrations open on 1st December 2018. Further information from the Swim League website or Facebook page.

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]]> Wed, 28 Nov 2018 12:00:02 +1100 Ben Ramsden Ben Ramsden 2013 The Swim League is an exciting new format being introduced to swimming in Australia. It’s team based on head to head competition for places, not times. It’s very tactical, designed for audience entertainment, and over in about an hour. We talk to founder, Adam Beisler, about his plans for the forthcoming season. Registrations open on [...] The Swim League is an exciting new format being introduced to swimming in Australia. It’s team based on head to head competition for places, not times. It’s very tactical, designed for audience entertainment, and over in about an hour. We talk to founder, Swimming No SDR026: Swimming Australia’s plans to make our lives easier 26 26 SDR026: Swimming Australia’s plans to make our lives easier full https://mensard.com/?post_type=podcast&p=3376 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d807ad44 International Trampoline Gymnast Lisa Newman-Morris now works for Swimming Australia. We spoke to her about new technology developments underway to support swimming members and administrators.

Some examples of new club and region websites from Swimming Australia:

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]]> International Trampoline Gymnast Lisa Newman-Morris now works for Swimming Australia. We spoke to her about new technology developments underway to support swimming members and administrators.

Some examples of new club and region websites from Swimming Australia:

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]]> Wed, 21 Nov 2018 12:00:44 +1100 Ben Ramsden Ben Ramsden 1717 International Trampoline Gymnast Lisa Newman-Morris now works for Swimming Australia. We spoke to her about new technology developments underway to support swimming members and administrators. Some examples of new club and region websites from Swimming Australia: Ku-ring-gai Swimming Club Laurieton Swimming Club Metro West Swimming Victoria International Trampoline Gymnast Lisa Newman-Morris now works for Swimming Australia. We spoke to her about new technology developments underway to support swimming members and administrators. Some examples of new club and region websites from Swimming Au Swimming No SDR025: The secret of great Coach – Swimmer – Parent relationships with Amanda Isaac 25 25 SDR025: The secret of great Coach – Swimmer – Parent relationships with Amanda Isaac full https://mensard.com/?post_type=podcast&p=3366 https://share.transistor.fm/s/07b21067 Coach – Swimmer – Parent relationships are a crucial contributor to athlete performance. We talk to Gold Licensed Coach Amanda Isaac of Abbotsleigh Swim Club about this, her coaching philosophy and more. Relevant links:

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]]> Coach – Swimmer – Parent relationships are a crucial contributor to athlete performance. We talk to Gold Licensed Coach Amanda Isaac of Abbotsleigh Swim Club about this, her coaching philosophy and more. Relevant links:

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]]> Wed, 14 Nov 2018 12:00:26 +1100 Ben Ramsden Ben Ramsden 1913 Coach – Swimmer – Parent relationships are a crucial contributor to athlete performance. We talk to Gold Licensed Coach Amanda Isaac of Abbotsleigh Swim Club about this, her coaching philosophy and more. Relevant links: Mindset, the new psychology of success, by Carol Dweck Abbotsleigh Swimming Club Nunawading Swimming Club Coach – Swimmer – Parent relationships are a crucial contributor to athlete performance. We talk to Gold Licensed Coach Amanda Isaac of Abbotsleigh Swim Club about this, her coaching philosophy and more. Relevant links: Mindset, the new psychology of succ Swimming No SDR024: Parent swimming questions answered by Coach Amanda Isaac 24 24 SDR024: Parent swimming questions answered by Coach Amanda Isaac full https://mensard.com/?post_type=podcast&p=3364 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0fb3bc3a Swimmers spend so much of their time in the water under the direction of their coach, yet many parents have a limited understanding of what it’s all about. In a fun ‘Agony Aunt’ style conversation, we put some common parents questions to Abbotsleigh Head Coach Amanda Isaac.

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]]> Swimmers spend so much of their time in the water under the direction of their coach, yet many parents have a limited understanding of what it’s all about. In a fun ‘Agony Aunt’ style conversation, we put some common parents questions to Abbotsleigh Head Coach Amanda Isaac.

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]]> Wed, 07 Nov 2018 12:00:28 +1100 Ben Ramsden Ben Ramsden 717 Swimmers spend so much of their time in the water under the direction of their coach, yet many parents have a limited understanding of what it’s all about. In a fun ‘Agony Aunt’ style conversation, we put some common parents questions to Abbotsleigh Head Coach Amanda Isaac. Swimmers spend so much of their time in the water under the direction of their coach, yet many parents have a limited understanding of what it’s all about. In a fun ‘Agony Aunt’ style conversation, we put some common parents questions to Abbotsleigh Head Swimming No SDR023: How to make your swim club exciting, dynamic, fun and successful with Ian Sandbrook. 23 23 SDR023: How to make your swim club exciting, dynamic, fun and successful with Ian Sandbrook. full https://mensard.com/?post_type=podcast&p=3345 https://share.transistor.fm/s/de7f962a We look overseas to Scotland and New Zealand to hear about initiatives that are enhancing sports clubs in those countries. Sports development consultant, Ian Sandbrook, shares some different yet powerful examples of how to drive your club forward without investing too many hours.

Links to additional resources:

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]]> We look overseas to Scotland and New Zealand to hear about initiatives that are enhancing sports clubs in those countries. Sports development consultant, Ian Sandbrook, shares some different yet powerful examples of how to drive your club forward without investing too many hours.

Links to additional resources:

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]]> Wed, 31 Oct 2018 12:00:56 +1100 Ben Ramsden Ben Ramsden 1888 We look overseas to Scotland and New Zealand to hear about initiatives that are enhancing sports clubs in those countries. Sports development consultant, Ian Sandbrook, shares some different yet powerful examples of how to drive your club forward without investing too many hours. Links to additional resources: Ian Sandbrook on LinkedIn (checkout his articles) Sport [...] We look overseas to Scotland and New Zealand to hear about initiatives that are enhancing sports clubs in those countries. Sports development consultant, Ian Sandbrook, shares some different yet powerful examples of how to drive your club forward without Swimming No SDR022: SNSW membership upgrades and more with Mark Heathcote 22 22 SDR022: SNSW membership upgrades and more with Mark Heathcote full https://mensard.com/?post_type=podcast&p=3343 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8758bc40 This is the second part of our interview with SNSW CEO Mark Heathcote. This week we discuss:

  • Gold & Platinum membership upgrades
  • SNSW Summer Leaderboard
  • Active kids vouchers.

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]]> This is the second part of our interview with SNSW CEO Mark Heathcote. This week we discuss:

  • Gold & Platinum membership upgrades
  • SNSW Summer Leaderboard
  • Active kids vouchers.

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]]> Wed, 24 Oct 2018 12:00:36 +1100 Ben Ramsden Ben Ramsden 1014 This is the second part of our interview with SNSW CEO Mark Heathcote. This week we discuss: Gold & Platinum membership upgrades SNSW Summer Leaderboard Active kids vouchers. This is the second part of our interview with SNSW CEO Mark Heathcote. This week we discuss: Gold & Platinum membership upgrades SNSW Summer Leaderboard Active kids vouchers. Swimming No SDR021: The new competition structure in Australia and NSW with Mark Heathcote 21 21 SDR021: The new competition structure in Australia and NSW with Mark Heathcote full https://mensard.com/?post_type=podcast&p=3302 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b3f85758 From April 2019 the National Swimming Championships are changing their age groups. Swimming NSW are aligning their meet program to match. We talk to SNSW CEO Mark Heathcote about the detail of the changes and the implications for athletes.

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]]> From April 2019 the National Swimming Championships are changing their age groups. Swimming NSW are aligning their meet program to match. We talk to SNSW CEO Mark Heathcote about the detail of the changes and the implications for athletes.

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]]> Wed, 17 Oct 2018 12:00:30 +1100 Ben Ramsden Ben Ramsden 1258 From April 2019 the National Swimming Championships are changing their age groups. Swimming NSW are aligning their meet program to match. We talk to SNSW CEO Mark Heathcote about the detail of the changes and the implications for athletes. From April 2019 the National Swimming Championships are changing their age groups. Swimming NSW are aligning their meet program to match. We talk to SNSW CEO Mark Heathcote about the detail of the changes and the implications for athletes. Swimming No SDR020: A trip to State Teams 2018 with Ben Ramsden 20 20 SDR020: A trip to State Teams 2018 with Ben Ramsden full https://mensard.com/?post_type=podcast&p=3286 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9eca692b State Teams is the annual clash between all States and Territories in Australia. Alongside the competition in the pool is a technical official school run by Swimming Australia. Ben Ramsden joined the fun with his microphone.

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]]> State Teams is the annual clash between all States and Territories in Australia. Alongside the competition in the pool is a technical official school run by Swimming Australia. Ben Ramsden joined the fun with his microphone.

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]]> Wed, 10 Oct 2018 12:00:25 +1100 Ben Ramsden Ben Ramsden 764 State Teams is the annual clash between all States and Territories in Australia. Alongside the competition in the pool is a technical official school run by Swimming Australia. Ben Ramsden joined the fun with his microphone. State Teams is the annual clash between all States and Territories in Australia. Alongside the competition in the pool is a technical official school run by Swimming Australia. Ben Ramsden joined the fun with his microphone. Swimming No SDR019: Open water swimming and more with Graham Towle 19 19 SDR019: Open water swimming and more with Graham Towle full https://mensard.com/?post_type=podcast&p=3265 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6bbf71f5 Graham Towle has been involved with swimming for 35 years. In this episode we talk to him about his swimming career including as Director and past President of Swimming NSW. Open water swimming is a particular interest of his and he gives an introduction to this exciting area of our sport.

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]]> Graham Towle has been involved with swimming for 35 years. In this episode we talk to him about his swimming career including as Director and past President of Swimming NSW. Open water swimming is a particular interest of his and he gives an introduction to this exciting area of our sport.

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]]> Wed, 03 Oct 2018 12:00:48 +1000 Ben Ramsden Ben Ramsden 1148 Graham Towle has been involved with swimming for 35 years. In this episode we talk to him about his swimming career including as Director and past President of Swimming NSW. Open water swimming is a particular interest of his and he gives an introduction to this exciting area of our sport. Graham Towle has been involved with swimming for 35 years. In this episode we talk to him about his swimming career including as Director and past President of Swimming NSW. Open water swimming is a particular interest of his and he gives an introduction Swimming No SDR018: The state of swimming in NSW with Chris Fydler 18 18 SDR018: The state of swimming in NSW with Chris Fydler full https://mensard.com/?post_type=podcast&p=3247 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0da5fe28 Chris Fydler was recently appointed as President of Swimming NSW. In this episode we talk to Chris about his background in swimming, and his early thoughts about the state of Swimming in NSW.

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]]> Chris Fydler was recently appointed as President of Swimming NSW. In this episode we talk to Chris about his background in swimming, and his early thoughts about the state of Swimming in NSW.

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]]> Wed, 26 Sep 2018 12:00:17 +1000 Ben Ramsden Ben Ramsden 1475 Chris Fydler was recently appointed as President of Swimming NSW. In this episode we talk to Chris about his background in swimming, and his early thoughts about the state of Swimming in NSW. Chris Fydler was recently appointed as President of Swimming NSW. In this episode we talk to Chris about his background in swimming, and his early thoughts about the state of Swimming in NSW. Swimming No SDR017: Understanding Sydney’s new high performance hub with Chris Fydler 17 17 SDR017: Understanding Sydney’s new high performance hub with Chris Fydler full https://mensard.com/?post_type=podcast&p=3212 https://share.transistor.fm/s/90a64e20 Simon Cusack will head a new high-performance hub in the Northern Metro area of Sydney. Joining him will be Cate and Bronte Campbell. In this in-depth interview, new SNSW President Chris Fydler talks to us about this exciting project.

Further information:

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]]> Simon Cusack will head a new high-performance hub in the Northern Metro area of Sydney. Joining him will be Cate and Bronte Campbell. In this in-depth interview, new SNSW President Chris Fydler talks to us about this exciting project.

Further information:

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]]> Wed, 19 Sep 2018 12:00:20 +1000 Ben Ramsden Ben Ramsden 1323 Simon Cusack will head a new high-performance hub in the Northern Metro area of Sydney. Joining him will be Cate and Bronte Campbell. In this in-depth interview, new SNSW President Chris Fydler talks to us about this exciting project. Further information: Swimming NSW announcement NSWIS announcement Simon Cusack will head a new high-performance hub in the Northern Metro area of Sydney. Joining him will be Cate and Bronte Campbell. In this in-depth interview, new SNSW President Chris Fydler talks to us about this exciting project. Further information: Swimming No SDR016: Tales of an international swimming Referee with Cherry Smith 16 16 SDR016: Tales of an international swimming Referee with Cherry Smith full https://mensard.com/?post_type=podcast&p=3197 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1da6b371 At the Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast 2 Referees were appointed, one from South Africa, and the other from Australia – Cherry Smith – our guest. Cherry is one of Australia’s most respected Technical Officials. Starting as a timekeeper in her local club in 1990 she had absolutely no intention of becoming a Referee, yet almost 30 years later there she was in charge of the mens events at the Commonwealth Games! And during that competition she had to disqualify a world champion in his pet event. Cherry talks to us about her swimming career including this disqualification experience.

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]]> At the Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast 2 Referees were appointed, one from South Africa, and the other from Australia – Cherry Smith – our guest. Cherry is one of Australia’s most respected Technical Officials. Starting as a timekeeper in her local club in 1990 she had absolutely no intention of becoming a Referee, yet almost 30 years later there she was in charge of the mens events at the Commonwealth Games! And during that competition she had to disqualify a world champion in his pet event. Cherry talks to us about her swimming career including this disqualification experience.

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]]> Wed, 12 Sep 2018 12:00:01 +1000 Ben Ramsden Ben Ramsden 2711 At the Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast 2 Referees were appointed, one from South Africa, and the other from Australia – Cherry Smith – our guest. Cherry is one of Australia’s most respected Technical Officials. Starting as a timekeeper in her local club in 1990 she had absolutely no intention of becoming a Referee, [...] At the Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast 2 Referees were appointed, one from South Africa, and the other from Australia – Cherry Smith – our guest. Cherry is one of Australia’s most respected Technical Officials. Starting as a timekeeper in her local c Swimming No SDR015: Juggling school, training and officiating with Isaak Wilson 15 15 SDR015: Juggling school, training and officiating with Isaak Wilson full https://mensard.com/?post_type=podcast&p=3194 https://share.transistor.fm/s/33577c43 Year 10 student Isaak Wilson is both a swimmer and technical official. We talk to him about his motivation, enjoyment, the challenges of scheduling his time, and the reaction of his mates.

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]]> Year 10 student Isaak Wilson is both a swimmer and technical official. We talk to him about his motivation, enjoyment, the challenges of scheduling his time, and the reaction of his mates.

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]]> Thu, 06 Sep 2018 15:22:31 +1000 Ben Ramsden Ben Ramsden 1533 Year 10 student Isaak Wilson is both a swimmer and technical official. We talk to him about his motivation, enjoyment, the challenges of scheduling his time, and the reaction of his mates. Year 10 student Isaak Wilson is both a swimmer and technical official. We talk to him about his motivation, enjoyment, the challenges of scheduling his time, and the reaction of his mates. Swimming No SDR014: Tuning into the vibes of the Abbotsleigh mini meet 14 14 SDR014: Tuning into the vibes of the Abbotsleigh mini meet full https://mensard.com/?post_type=podcast&p=3092 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3e846959 Do you remember your first swimming carnival? Every year Abbotsleigh Swim Club runs a meet for younger swimmers, many of whom have never raced at a carnival before. On Sunday 5th August we took a microphone to this year’s event to soak up the vibes.

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]]> Do you remember your first swimming carnival? Every year Abbotsleigh Swim Club runs a meet for younger swimmers, many of whom have never raced at a carnival before. On Sunday 5th August we took a microphone to this year’s event to soak up the vibes.

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]]> Tue, 14 Aug 2018 14:46:11 +1000 Ben Ramsden Ben Ramsden 489 Do you remember your first swimming carnival? Every year Abbotsleigh Swim Club runs a meet for younger swimmers, many of whom have never raced at a carnival before. On Sunday 5th August we took a microphone to this year’s event to soak up the vibes. Do you remember your first swimming carnival? Every year Abbotsleigh Swim Club runs a meet for younger swimmers, many of whom have never raced at a carnival before. On Sunday 5th August we took a microphone to this year’s event to soak up the vibes. Swimming No SDR013: How to choose a racing suit with Alex Perry 13 13 SDR013: How to choose a racing suit with Alex Perry full https://mensard.com/?post_type=podcast&p=3068 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b8284556 Spend any time at a swim meet and you will inevitably hear many opinions about racing suits. We discuss how to choose one with Alex Perry who has been fitting suits for over 5 years and is currently National Sales Manager for Arena Australia. Most importantly, Alex is a swimmer who has competed at all levels to National Open.

Our conversation covered:

  • Alex’s swimming career
  • Why invest in a suit?
  • How to buy one and what to look for.
  • When to change into and out of your suit during a meet.
  • How to look after a suit.
  • Arena Australia

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]]> Spend any time at a swim meet and you will inevitably hear many opinions about racing suits. We discuss how to choose one with Alex Perry who has been fitting suits for over 5 years and is currently National Sales Manager for Arena Australia. Most importantly, Alex is a swimmer who has competed at all levels to National Open.

Our conversation covered:

  • Alex’s swimming career
  • Why invest in a suit?
  • How to buy one and what to look for.
  • When to change into and out of your suit during a meet.
  • How to look after a suit.
  • Arena Australia

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]]> Fri, 03 Aug 2018 21:11:46 +1000 Ben Ramsden Ben Ramsden 1843 Spend any time at a swim meet and you will inevitably hear many opinions about racing suits. We discuss how to choose one with Alex Perry who has been fitting suits for over 5 years and is currently National Sales Manager for Arena Australia. Most importantly, Alex is a swimmer who has competed at all [...] Spend any time at a swim meet and you will inevitably hear many opinions about racing suits. We discuss how to choose one with Alex Perry who has been fitting suits for over 5 years and is currently National Sales Manager for Arena Australia. Most importa Swimming No SDR012: Introducing the SwimMate mobile phone app for parents, swimmers and coaches with David Kennedy 12 12 SDR012: Introducing the SwimMate mobile phone app for parents, swimmers and coaches with David Kennedy full https://mensard.com/?post_type=podcast&p=3050 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7d3ef9ea SwimMate is a fantastic mobile phone app from AnotherPB and Swimming NSW that is completely free to use. Designed for parents, swimmers and coaches, in this episode we talk to its founder David Kennedy about its history, capabilities and future.

Links

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]]> SwimMate is a fantastic mobile phone app from AnotherPB and Swimming NSW that is completely free to use. Designed for parents, swimmers and coaches, in this episode we talk to its founder David Kennedy about its history, capabilities and future.

Links

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]]> Wed, 25 Jul 2018 12:00:49 +1000 Ben Ramsden Ben Ramsden 1341 SwimMate is a fantastic mobile phone app from AnotherPB and Swimming NSW that is completely free to use. Designed for parents, swimmers and coaches, in this episode we talk to its founder David Kennedy about its history, capabilities and future. Links SwimMate website Download SwimMate from the Apple App Store Download SwimMate from Google Play [...] SwimMate is a fantastic mobile phone app from AnotherPB and Swimming NSW that is completely free to use. Designed for parents, swimmers and coaches, in this episode we talk to its founder David Kennedy about its history, capabilities and future. Links Swi Swimming No SDR011: How to be a swim club treasurer with Ariel Darley 11 11 SDR011: How to be a swim club treasurer with Ariel Darley full https://mensard.com/?post_type=podcast&p=3002 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d6f3905c Every club needs a treasurer. In this episode we talk to Ariel Darley who is treasurer of the SMNE Area. To minimise workload she makes maximum use of automated systems including Xero online accounting with automated bank feeds, and a PayPal gateway for online credit card payments. During our conversation we discuss the initial set up, routine operation and the annual audit.

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]]> Every club needs a treasurer. In this episode we talk to Ariel Darley who is treasurer of the SMNE Area. To minimise workload she makes maximum use of automated systems including Xero online accounting with automated bank feeds, and a PayPal gateway for online credit card payments. During our conversation we discuss the initial set up, routine operation and the annual audit.

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]]> Wed, 11 Jul 2018 12:00:06 +1000 Ben Ramsden Ben Ramsden 1393 Every club needs a treasurer. In this episode we talk to Ariel Darley who is treasurer of the SMNE Area. To minimise workload she makes maximum use of automated systems including Xero online accounting with automated bank feeds, and a PayPal gateway for online credit card payments. During our conversation we discuss the initial set [...] Every club needs a treasurer. In this episode we talk to Ariel Darley who is treasurer of the SMNE Area. To minimise workload she makes maximum use of automated systems including Xero online accounting with automated bank feeds, and a PayPal gateway for o Swimming No SDR010: Nutrition in swimming with Raquel Beale 10 10 SDR010: Nutrition in swimming with Raquel Beale full https://mensard.com/?post_type=podcast&p=2999 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f9a68e24 Swimming is not all about physical training. We talk with Nutritionist and ‘Swimming Mum’ Raquel Beale about selecting the right food and drink for your athlete. This conversation is full of practical tips.

Further useful resources:

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]]> Swimming is not all about physical training. We talk with Nutritionist and ‘Swimming Mum’ Raquel Beale about selecting the right food and drink for your athlete. This conversation is full of practical tips.

Further useful resources:

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]]> Wed, 04 Jul 2018 12:00:20 +1000 Ben Ramsden Ben Ramsden 1949 Swimming is not all about physical training. We talk with Nutritionist and ‘Swimming Mum’ Raquel Beale about selecting the right food and drink for your athlete. This conversation is full of practical tips. Further useful resources: Follow Raquel at Razzle Dazzle Kitchen on Facebook Follow Raquel at RDK Nutrition on Instagram The Real Food Athlete [...] Swimming is not all about physical training. We talk with Nutritionist and ‘Swimming Mum’ Raquel Beale about selecting the right food and drink for your athlete. This conversation is full of practical tips. Further useful resources: Follow Raquel at Razzl Swimming No SDR009: The art of asking parents to help with Jo Cox 9 9 SDR009: The art of asking parents to help with Jo Cox full https://mensard.com/?post_type=podcast&p=2996 https://share.transistor.fm/s/44919714 Jo swam as a child which led her to America. Today she’s a parent of a swimmer and member of the club committee. During our conversation she shared some great advice about the art of asking parents to help. We got quite deep into motivation and influence.

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]]> Jo swam as a child which led her to America. Today she’s a parent of a swimmer and member of the club committee. During our conversation she shared some great advice about the art of asking parents to help. We got quite deep into motivation and influence.

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]]> Wed, 27 Jun 2018 12:00:10 +1000 Ben Ramsden Ben Ramsden 1059 Jo swam as a child which led her to America. Today she’s a parent of a swimmer and member of the club committee. During our conversation she shared some great advice about the art of asking parents to help. We got quite deep into motivation and influence. Jo swam as a child which led her to America. Today she’s a parent of a swimmer and member of the club committee. During our conversation she shared some great advice about the art of asking parents to help. We got quite deep into motivation and influence. Swimming No SDR008: Working in Swimming with Josh Karp 8 8 SDR008: Working in Swimming with Josh Karp full http://mensard.com/?post_type=podcast&p=2985 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4ff3fd8b Josh Karp is Operations Manager for Swimming NSW. I spoke to him about his role in Swimming and the challenges that parents experience with events. He shared his advice for how to make the most of SNSW.

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]]> Josh Karp is Operations Manager for Swimming NSW. I spoke to him about his role in Swimming and the challenges that parents experience with events. He shared his advice for how to make the most of SNSW.

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]]> Wed, 20 Jun 2018 12:00:31 +1000 Ben Ramsden Ben Ramsden 922 Josh Karp is Operations Manager for Swimming NSW. I spoke to him about his role in Swimming and the challenges that parents experience with events. He shared his advice for how to make the most of SNSW. Josh Karp is Operations Manager for Swimming NSW. I spoke to him about his role in Swimming and the challenges that parents experience with events. He shared his advice for how to make the most of SNSW. Swimming No SDR007: How to organise a swim meet with Dennis Gorrick 7 7 SDR007: How to organise a swim meet with Dennis Gorrick full http://mensard.com/?post_type=podcast&p=2938 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7cefc9cf Swim meets are the ‘bread and butter’ of our sport and come in many different shapes and sizes. In this episode we discuss the basics of organising a swim meet with Dennis Gorrick. Our conversation covered:

  • The different types of swim meets
  • Fund raising
  • How many people are required to run a meet
  • Things to organise
  • Where to get help

Dennis is the parent of 2 former swimmers, past president of Carlile Swimming Club, Meet Director of many meets, and Competitions Secretary of Swimming Metro North East.

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]]> Swim meets are the ‘bread and butter’ of our sport and come in many different shapes and sizes. In this episode we discuss the basics of organising a swim meet with Dennis Gorrick. Our conversation covered:

  • The different types of swim meets
  • Fund raising
  • How many people are required to run a meet
  • Things to organise
  • Where to get help

Dennis is the parent of 2 former swimmers, past president of Carlile Swimming Club, Meet Director of many meets, and Competitions Secretary of Swimming Metro North East.

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]]> Wed, 23 May 2018 12:00:20 +1000 Ben Ramsden Ben Ramsden 901 Swim meets are the ‘bread and butter’ of our sport and come in many different shapes and sizes. In this episode we discuss the basics of organising a swim meet with Dennis Gorrick. Our conversation covered: The different types of swim meets Fund raising How many people are required to run a meet Things to [...] Swim meets are the ‘bread and butter’ of our sport and come in many different shapes and sizes. In this episode we discuss the basics of organising a swim meet with Dennis Gorrick. Our conversation covered: The different types of swim meets Fund raising H Swimming No SDR006: Organising swim club parents with Fiona de Salis 6 6 SDR006: Organising swim club parents with Fiona de Salis full http://mensard.com/?post_type=podcast&p=2908 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1ca8f4d3 Events require people to run them and Fiona de Salis has been Abbotsleigh Swim Club’s expert at this for many years. In this conversation we discuss the secrets of her success.

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]]> Events require people to run them and Fiona de Salis has been Abbotsleigh Swim Club’s expert at this for many years. In this conversation we discuss the secrets of her success.

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]]> Wed, 16 May 2018 12:00:58 +1000 Ben Ramsden Ben Ramsden 641 Events require people to run them and Fiona de Salis has been Abbotsleigh Swim Club’s expert at this for many years. In this conversation we discuss the secrets of her success. Events require people to run them and Fiona de Salis has been Abbotsleigh Swim Club’s expert at this for many years. In this conversation we discuss the secrets of her success. Swimming No SDR005: Understand the rules of swimming and officiating with Peter Shell 5 5 SDR005: Understand the rules of swimming and officiating with Peter Shell full http://mensard.com/?post_type=podcast&p=2883 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f2e1a033 Today we re talking to Peter Shell about the rules of swimming and officiating. During the conversation Peter gives us an overview of the rules and the roles of the various officials around the pool. We also discuss why and how to get into officiating.

Useful links:

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]]> Today we re talking to Peter Shell about the rules of swimming and officiating. During the conversation Peter gives us an overview of the rules and the roles of the various officials around the pool. We also discuss why and how to get into officiating.

Useful links:

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]]> Wed, 09 May 2018 12:00:54 +1000 Ben Ramsden Ben Ramsden 2010 Today we re talking to Peter Shell about the rules of swimming and officiating. During the conversation Peter gives us an overview of the rules and the roles of the various officials around the pool. We also discuss why and how to get into officiating. Useful links: Swimming Australia Technical Officials page Online training for Technical [...] Today we re talking to Peter Shell about the rules of swimming and officiating. During the conversation Peter gives us an overview of the rules and the roles of the various officials around the pool. We also discuss why and how to get into officiating. Us Swimming No SDR004: Introduction to Swimming NSW with Mark Heathcote 4 4 SDR004: Introduction to Swimming NSW with Mark Heathcote full http://mensard.com/?post_type=podcast&p=2805 https://share.transistor.fm/s/581156ee Today we’re talking to Mark Heathcote, CEO of Swimming NSW. We discuss:

  • Pathways for coaches, swimmers and officials.
  • How SNSW is organised across the whole of the State – beyond Sydney, including the Club and Area network.
  • Advancing the art of swimming.
  • How to get the best from SNSW.
  • Working on Committees.
  • Some plans for the future.

Link to SNSW website.

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]]> Today we’re talking to Mark Heathcote, CEO of Swimming NSW. We discuss:

  • Pathways for coaches, swimmers and officials.
  • How SNSW is organised across the whole of the State – beyond Sydney, including the Club and Area network.
  • Advancing the art of swimming.
  • How to get the best from SNSW.
  • Working on Committees.
  • Some plans for the future.

Link to SNSW website.

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]]> Wed, 02 May 2018 12:00:42 +1000 Ben Ramsden Ben Ramsden 1325 Today we’re talking to Mark Heathcote, CEO of Swimming NSW. We discuss: Pathways for coaches, swimmers and officials. How SNSW is organised across the whole of the State – beyond Sydney, including the Club and Area network. Advancing the art of swimming. How to get the best from SNSW. Working on Committees. Some plans for [...] Today we’re talking to Mark Heathcote, CEO of Swimming NSW. We discuss: Pathways for coaches, swimmers and officials. How SNSW is organised across the whole of the State – beyond Sydney, including the Club and Area network. Advancing the art of swimming. Swimming No SDR003: Choosing a coach for your swimmer with Chris Curran 3 3 SDR003: Choosing a coach for your swimmer with Chris Curran full http://mensard.com/?post_type=podcast&p=2801 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9da8259c We talk with Headmaster, Sports Scientist and Silver Licensed Swimming Coach Chris Curran. Our discussion included:

  • Link between success in the pool and success in the classroom;
  • Why use a swim coach;
  • Different coaching philosophies;
  • Parents role.

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]]> We talk with Headmaster, Sports Scientist and Silver Licensed Swimming Coach Chris Curran. Our discussion included:

  • Link between success in the pool and success in the classroom;
  • Why use a swim coach;
  • Different coaching philosophies;
  • Parents role.

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]]> Mon, 16 Apr 2018 11:49:15 +1000 Ben Ramsden Ben Ramsden 1542 We talk with Headmaster, Sports Scientist and Silver Licensed Swimming Coach Chris Curran. Our discussion included: Link between success in the pool and success in the classroom; Why use a swim coach; Different coaching philosophies; Parents role. We talk with Headmaster, Sports Scientist and Silver Licensed Swimming Coach Chris Curran. Our discussion included: Link between success in the pool and success in the classroom; Why use a swim coach; Different coaching philosophies; Parents role. Swimming No SDR002: Social media in swim clubs with Amanda Vance 2 2 SDR002: Social media in swim clubs with Amanda Vance full http://mensard.com/?post_type=podcast&p=2791 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ffd7647c We talk to Amanda Vance of Lane Cove Swim Club and SMNE about using social media in swim clubs. Our conversation covered:

  • Which social media platforms they use and why
  • Gaining Committee acceptance and how to set up with appropriate controls
  • Equipment used
  • How social media works alongside the website
  • Downsides

Links to resources:

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]]> We talk to Amanda Vance of Lane Cove Swim Club and SMNE about using social media in swim clubs. Our conversation covered:

  • Which social media platforms they use and why
  • Gaining Committee acceptance and how to set up with appropriate controls
  • Equipment used
  • How social media works alongside the website
  • Downsides

Links to resources:

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]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2018 21:17:04 +1000 Ben Ramsden Ben Ramsden 953 We talk to Amanda Vance of Lane Cove Swim Club and SMNE about using social media in swim clubs. Our conversation covered: Which social media platforms they use and why Gaining Committee acceptance and how to set up with appropriate controls Equipment used How social media works alongside the website Downsides Links to resources: Lane [...] We talk to Amanda Vance of Lane Cove Swim Club and SMNE about using social media in swim clubs. Our conversation covered: Which social media platforms they use and why Gaining Committee acceptance and how to set up with appropriate controls Equipment used Swimming No SDR001: Organising swim camps with Liz Booth 1 1 SDR001: Organising swim camps with Liz Booth full http://mensard.com/?post_type=podcast&p=2765 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a22a126d We talk to Liz Booth of Abbotsleigh Swim Club about organising swim camps. Our conversation covered:

  • How someone who is not sporty got into swimming
  • The camp organising team, daily program, menu
  • Sources of information and advice
  • When and how to start organising a swim camp
  • What the kids get out of it

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]]> We talk to Liz Booth of Abbotsleigh Swim Club about organising swim camps. Our conversation covered:

  • How someone who is not sporty got into swimming
  • The camp organising team, daily program, menu
  • Sources of information and advice
  • When and how to start organising a swim camp
  • What the kids get out of it

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]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2018 16:17:25 +1000 Ben Ramsden Ben Ramsden 1478 We talk to Liz Booth of Abbotsleigh Swim Club about organising swim camps. Our conversation covered: How someone who is not sporty got into swimming The camp organising team, daily program, menu Sources of information and advice When and how to start organising a swim camp What the kids get out of it We talk to Liz Booth of Abbotsleigh Swim Club about organising swim camps. Our conversation covered: How someone who is not sporty got into swimming The camp organising team, daily program, menu Sources of information and advice When and how to start orga Swimming No