The Coaches Lane

E38 Kev and Ash's HIGHLIGHTS of the 2025-26 season!

This is our 2025-26 season round up episode. Ash and Kev reflect on the past year of coaching discussions, highlighting key insights from various guests. They explore the

E37 Paul Greaves. Chameleon Coaching and adapting to Individual Needs

In this episode of The Coaches Lane, Paul Greaves shares his unique journey from a young trampoline coach in Sheffield to coaching an athlete to multiple Olympic Medals.

E36 Simon Richards. Enjoy it, work hard and listen to your coach - A swimming parent perspective!

In this episode of The Coaches Lane, we explore the swimming journey through the lens of the swimming parent. Simon Richards shares his journey as a swimming dad, detaili

E35 Katie Baxa. From Summer League to International Coaching

In this episode, we are joined by Katie Baxa, from Nations Capital Swim Club in the USA, one of the biggest and most prolific programmes in America. She shares with her

E34 Andy Hailey. Embracing curiosity and exploring learnings from the global swimming community

In this conversation, Andy shares his extensive coaching journey, highlighting the influences that shaped his coaching philosophy and approach. He discusses the importanc

E33 Ian Wright. Building a team and taking people on a journey

In this fascinating interview, Scottish Swimming's National Coach Ian Wright shares his journey, coaching philosophy, and insights into developing successful swimmers reg

E32 Kevin Brooks. Exploring the coaching journey and the development of Wycombe District Swimming Club

In this in-depth interview, Kevin Brooks, Head Coach of Wycombe District Swimming Club, shares his coaching journey, his philosophy on building a sustainable club, and st

E31 Alys Thomas, finding longevity and purpose through the eyes of an Olympian

In this episode, Olympic swimmer and coach developer Alys Thomas shares her journey from early swimming days in Kingston to competing in four Commonwealth Games, transiti

E30 Ross Nicholas, from Swimmer to Coach to National Performance Director for Swim Wales

In this in-depth interview we were joined by Ross Nicholas, the National Performance Director of Swim Wales. He discusses with us the importance of system-wide athlete de

E29 - Milorad Čavić. Olympic Podium to Coaching and Parenthood - A life in swimming!

Our guest for this episode is an Olympic medalist, World Champion and World Record Holder... but he is so much more than that! Milo shares with us his inspiring journey

E28 - John Szaranek. From Scotland to Ireland and beyond. Two careers, one fascinating journey.

Join us as we explore John Szaranek's journey through swimming to coaching at the National Centre in Ireland. We dive into how his coaching philosophy was influenced by 3

E27 - Pernille Blume. Finding enjoyment on the journey to becoming Olympic Champion... and what comes next?

In this insightful interview, Danish Olympic Champion, Pernille Blume shares her journey from becoming an Olympic swimmer and then the transition into a multifaceted care

E26 - Andi Manley. Reflecting on the journey from a swimmer, to parent to coaching an Olympic Gold

In this conversation, we speak to Andi Manley, the Director of Swimming at Loughborough University. The coach to Dan Wiffen's Olympic Gold Medal-winning campaign in 2024,

E25 - Lauren Cox. Every step of the journey matters. A coaching conversation with a European Champion

In this conversation, Lauren Cox shares her journey as a swimmer, detailing her experiences from a small club to becoming a European Champion. She discusses the importanc

E24 - Gary Laybourne. Trackside with a running coach, exploring the similarities and differences in coaching methods

In this conversation, Gary Laybourne shares his unique perspective on coaching, drawing from his experiences in athletics and his journey from a troubled youth to a succe

E23 - Eric Anderson. Coaching around the world and the lessons learned along the way

In this conversation, Eric Anderson shares his extensive coaching journey, highlighting key experiences and influences that shaped his coaching philosophy. He discusses

E22 - Jake Gibbons. The legacy of Bolles and using your socials to share your authentic self.

In this episode, Jake Gibbons shares his journey from being a competitive swimmer to a successful coach at the Bolles School, junior home to Caeleb Dressel and Ryan Murph

E21 - Victoria Jones. Underwater kicking and exploring biomechanics lessons from World Class swimmers

In this episode, Victoria Jones, shares her insights on the biomechanics of underwater kicking, with Kevin and Ash asking so many questions to really get into what the re

E20 - Alex Dawson. Finding a new path in Canada, building

In this episode, we are joined by Alex Dawson, a seasoned swimming coach with a rich history in both the UK and Canada. Alex shares his journey from a competitive swimmer

E19 - Mike Taylor. Leading Team Steel and the journey through the sport

In this episode, Mike Taylor, the Director of Swimming at the City of Sheffield, shares his journey from a young swimmer to a successful coach. He discusses the importanc