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E30 Ross Nicholas, from Swimmer to Coach to National Performance Director for Swim Wales
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May 1, 202649:49
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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 development, innovative coaching principles, and the role of competitions like the Commonwealth Games in nurturing talent.
This episode offers valuable insights for coaches, athletes, and sports administrators aiming to elevate their performance and support pathways. We explored a range of areas including key topics such as,
- System-wide athlete development in swimming
- Coaching principles for technical and physiological growth
- The impact of competitions like the Commonwealth Games
- Supporting isolated or remote athletes and clubs
- Lessons from other sports and innovative approaches
You can connect with Ross on Linked: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-nicholas-70b09712a/
Don't forget we have a wide range of resources on our coaching website including recommend books, podcasts and links to our CPDs. You can also sign up for our free wellbeing check in there too. https://aprace.club/pages/coaches-community
For coaches looking to explore AP Race Plus, our club support platform that offers digital access to world class information for swimmers, parents and coaches, please email the team via and we will be able to help support club, big or small, wherever you are located. You can also get a feel for the platform via our website here: https://plus.aprace.club/
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