I learnt to swim at Aireborough Swimming Club, Guiseley and went on to compete for them at district level, later swimming for City of Leeds. I was the swim captain for my school during my time there. I began volunteer coaching when I was 14, and became a fully qualified coach in 2009. I have since taught in both public and private settings in England, France and Slovakia. In 2011 I moved to France and began working as a Lifeguard while training for my BEESAN (maître de bassin) qualification. During my time there I became the manager of an aquatic park and started my own swim school, instructing both locals and tourists, and worked on my style of coaching. In 2016 I returned to England to pursue a BSc (Hons) in Environmental Management and Renewable Technology whilst continuing to coach. I now work as a private swimming coach in London.

What I like about Swimming Nature is their approach to teaching swimming, specifically not using floats or noodles. The way lessons are structured, beginning with core practice and then expanding into one aspect of a stroke really helps beginners to develop correct techniques before they begin swimming longer distances.

I honestly enjoy teaching all ages; as my background is in racing and coaching rather than teaching, I prefer higher levels, but it is incredibly important to get the correct understanding of strokes as early as possible. Teaching younger children is great fun and always interesting, coaching older children and adults is equally as rewarding. The main enjoyment for me is watching my students progress, push themselves and develop into strong and fast swimmers, as well as developing skills and knowledge that transfers into other sports and areas of life.