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Bluefins Swim Coaching Team

At Bluefins, coaching is about more than sets and times — it’s about people, progress, and potential. Our team blends years of experience with a fresh, dynamic approach, creating an environment where every swimmer can thrive.

We believe in:

  • Fundamentals first — strong technique is the foundation for speed, endurance, and enjoyment.
     

  • Coaching for the swimmer, not just the stopwatch — improvement comes from effort, respect, and a love for the sport.
     

  • One club, one pathway — whether you’re 7 or 70, every swimmer matters and belongs.

🌟 Our Approach

  • 💡 Detail-focused — breaking down strokes, starts, and turns with clarity, building habits that last a lifetime.
     

  • 💪 Motivation with care — challenging swimmers in a positive and supportive way.
     

  • 🤝 Collaboration — coaches work together across squads, giving every swimmer a consistent pathway.
     

  • 🎯 Progress-driven — setting clear goals with swimmers and revisiting them each cycle to measure success.

 

“We coach for the swimmer — not just the stopwatch. Using fundamentals, care, and community, we help every swimmer to thrive, whatever their goals.”

📖 Our Coaching Approach — An Eye for Detail
What sets Bluefins apart: precision, feedback, and relentless standards.

➡️ Read More About Our Coaching

⏱️ Meet the Team

Our qualified coaches bring a unique mix of experience — many have competed at National level as age-group swimmers, with several continuing to achieve success in Masters swimming at the highest level.
 

Others bring valuable professional experience outside of aquatics.

Together, we are a formidable team — combining technical knowledge, competitive experience, and a passion for developing every swimmer.

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🌟 Leadership & Performance Coaching

Spencer — Head of Swimming. Oversees development through to performance pathways.

Graeme — Head of National & Regional Performance.

Tom — Performance & Masters.

Keone — Performance & Masters.

David — Performance & Development.

Andy — Performance, Competitive, Club & Masters

Nick — Performance.

Sean — Performance.

Dave A — Performance.

Brendan — Performance.

Josh — Performance.

Ben — Performance.

Tom — Performance & County
 

🐬 County & Development Coaching

Emily — County, Competitive & Development.

Lizzy — Competitive & Development.

Ian H — Competitive.

Millie — Competitive & County.

Ellie — Competitive & County.

Dean — Competitive.

Sarah — Competitive.
 

💙 Club & Masters Coaching

Emma — Club.

Colin — Club.

Ian C — Masters.

Tony — Disability.

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