Aneta Krol .......... Coaching Groups: RED SQUAD

I have always been very interested in sports. As a child I ran for an athletics club and played tennis within a tennis club. In high school I became interested in swimming and completed both a lifeguard and a swimming teacher qualification. I then started to spend more time on the pool side teaching in the swimming school. I chose to continue my education at the University of Physical Education and Sport where I was awarded a Msc degree. During my studies I took a number of qualifications such as Swimming Instructor, Fitness Instructor, Aqua Instructor, Reha&Spine Instructor as well as a Body Ball Qualification that has provided me with a wide sports background. During my studies I started working in one of the well known swimming schools where I worked with top polish coaches and swimmers, who took part in World Championships and finished their career. I do also have a Diver’s Qualification, Inland Skipper’s Qualifications and a Motor Boat Helmsman’s Qualification. These are very useful as I am allowed to sail and dive, this is what I enjoy doing during my free time Swimming is an important part of my life that gives me plenty of satisfaction and makes life much more interesting.

 

Jakub Malaj .......... Coaching Groups: BLUE SQUAD

My adventure with swimming started in my early years as my parents are swimming coaches so it was a natural thing to spend a lot of time in the pool first swimming and then teaching in their swimming school. When I was 16 years old I became a lifeguard and have completed a swimming teaching course. Since gaining my first lifeguarding qualification I took part in many lifeguard competitions, and I have won many of them. I have been a member of a polish lifeguard team that won the second place on the international lifeguard competitions in Germany. I have done all the required qualification and went a long way to become a Lifeguard Instructor. I have always been interested in water sports and I have Diver’s Qualification, Inland Skipper’s Qualifications and Motor Boat Helmsman’s Qualification. In 2003 I took a Swimming Instructor Qualification at the University of Physical Education and Sport and then continued being a part time swimming instructor in my parents’ swimming school. I am a Civil Engineer for my full time job. Swimming lets me have a break from usual day to day activities, and puts variety in my life. It is skill that will give you plenty of pleasure and let you meet many interesting people. I am the best example of that as I moved to the UK in 2005 and swimming helped me get to know many interesting people here.

 

WENDY MCNEIL .......... Coaching Groups: RISING STARS

My interest in teaching swimming began 12 years ago, being asked to assist on poolside as a parent. I was told it was more interesting than sitting watching from the balcony. They were right! I enjoyed the experience of helping young swimmers so much that I decide to do the job properly and gain professional qualifications. I gained my Assistant Teacher Certificate and 6 months later attended a residential course to gain my full Teacher Certificate and NVQ2. My role within the Club is part time but my experience of teaching and coaching over the recent years has benefited my day job with the Royal Bank of Scotland as Training and Development Manager. I currently teach in Swim Link ASA level 6 upwards prior to joining the club. I am also Squad coach for Rising Stars. TMBSC and swimming play an important part in my life and the families. Both my elder children Heather and Alex swam with the club and then went on to gain Teacher qualifications. Craig currently trains with Blue Squad and swimming has assisted his disabilities. I gain great pleasure watching young swimmers thoroughly enjoying their lessons & training with enthusiasm and commitment, to which they are all rewarded with the gift of a new life skill, to be able to swim confidently achieving personal goals and improving their capabilities.