Aquatic Mentors
70 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 months ago -Katrina van Eyk is a Australian Swim Coaches and Teachers Association (ASCTA) qualified Swim Teacher, Bronze/Development level coach and presenter with experience in running rural swim schools, school swimming programs, a competitive swimming club and presenting ASCTA courses. In 2020 Katrina was announced as one of four Victorian finalists of the AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award.
Katrina believes mentoring holds a key role in not only developing us as Swim Teachers and Coaches but also enhancing our industry,
The Aquatic Mentor podcast will bring aquatic professionals together to learn from the experiences of others while developing a united industry through support and education.
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Introduction to Aquatic PD Podcast
September 16, 2023 03:42 - 7 minutes - 5 MBHello and welcome to the Aquatic PD Podcast. I am your host Katrina van Eyk and it is great to be talking to you via a podcast again. As we are starting fresh with our rebrand, I wanted to take the opportunity to introduce myself and the podcast to the new listeners and update our loyal followers on what is new.
The Aquatic Journey of Jade Edmistone
January 01, 2023 05:29 - 58.3 MBPodcast Episode – Jade Edmistone Welcome to another episode of the Aquatic Mentors podcast. I am your host, Katrina van Eyk. In this episode I interview a highly accomplished swimmer who began to made headway in the sport at 16 years of age and is now an entrepreneur, an author, a motivational speaker, and a performance coach. So, please extend a big welcome to the podcast for Jade Edmistone. Jade joined her local swimming club at the age of 8 where her natural affinity and love for th...
Sponsorship with Charlotte Woods
December 21, 2022 08:33 - 46.6 MBPodcast Episode – Charlotte Woods Welcome to another episode of the Aquatic Mentors podcast. I am your host, Katrina van Eyk. In this episode I interview an expert in personal branding and someone who enjoys focusing on athlete’s and their sponsorship opportunities. So, please extend a big welcome to the podcast for Charlotte Woods. Charlotte is passionate about elevating the athlete pathway through personal brand development. In her role as General Manager and content develop...
The Aquatic Journey of Tammy van Wisse
December 11, 2022 14:00 - 876 MBPodcast Episode – Tammy van Wisse Welcome to another episode of the Aquatic Mentors podcast. I am your host, Katrina van Eyk. In this episode, I interview an industry professional who has experienced marathon swimming in many environments from the open water to the Murray River. With her spirit of adventure, she has broken many records and achieved several amazing firsts. So, please extend a big welcome to the podcast for Tammy van Wisse. Tammy is a master at setting and completing lon...
The Aquatic Journey of Joy Symons
April 24, 2022 04:56 - 1 hour - 76.3 MBSeason 3 Podcast Episode 2 – Joy Symons Welcome to another episode of the Aquatic Mentors podcast. I am your host, Katrina van Eyk. In this episode I interview an industry professional who has experienced swimming in many environments from the pool to open water and swimming in ice water. Swimming in these ever-changing environments has given her the opportunity to learn more about the sport and more about herself and what it takes to get out of her comfort zone and succeed. So, please...
The Aquatic Journey of Gary Barclay
April 02, 2022 05:36 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBPodcast Episode – Gary Barclay Welcome to another episode of the Aquatic Mentors podcast. I am your host, Katrina van Eyk. In this episode I interview an industry professional who after being told he was throwing his life away for pursuing a career in aquatics has now built a career and a business around swimming and is passionate about helping others in the industry whether that be Swim Teachers, coaches or swimmers achieve their full potential in the sport. So, please extend a big we...
The Aquatic Journey of Jacqueline Cole
November 26, 2021 14:10 - 19 minutes - 19 MBJacqueline Cole Welcome to another episode of the Aquatic Mentors podcast. I am your host, Katrina van Eyk. In this episode I interview an industry professional who started her career in aquatics as a volunteer swim teacher and has now built a career through her 20 years working as a swim teacher. So, please extend a big welcome to the podcast for Jacqueline Cole. Jacqueline started her career working with swimmers who suffer from Asthma, helping them grow and develop their lung capaci...
The Aquatic Journey of Sarah Podesta
November 19, 2021 08:45 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MBSarah Podesta Welcome to another episode of the Aquatic Mentors podcast. I am your host, Katrina van Eyk. In this episode I interview an industry professional who has been involved in the aquatic industry from a young age when her parents sparked her interest in swimming giving her the goal to complete the levels at her local swim school before being able to swim in their home pool by herself. She continues to make a big impact on the industry. So, please extend a big welcome to the po...
The Aquatic Journey of Karen Baildon
November 11, 2021 23:24 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MBKaren Baildon Welcome to another episode of the Aquatic Mentors podcast. I am your host, Katrina van Eyk. In this episode I interview an industry professional who has spent her whole life in the aquatic industry and has been sounded by swimming greats since birth. My guest is the daughter of an Olympic champion and a lifetime swim coach, she was named after an Australian distance swimmer, and she is married to another swimming legend. So, please extend a big welcome to the podcast for ...
The Aquatic Journey of Karen Baildon
November 11, 2021 23:24 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MBKaren Baildon Welcome to another episode of the Aquatic Mentors podcast. I am your host, Katrina van Eyk. In this episode I interview an industry professional who has spent her whole life in the aquatic industry and has been sounded by swimming greats since birth. My guest is the daughter of an Olympic champion and a lifetime swim coach, she was named after an Australian distance swimmer, and she is married to another swimming legend. So, please extend a big welcome to the podcast for ...
The Aquatic Journey of Angela Wild Part 2
November 05, 2021 02:17 - 59 minutes - 54.1 MBAngela Wild Part 2 Welcome to another episode of the Aquatic Mentors podcast. I am your host, Katrina van Eyk. In this episode I continue my interview with the swim teacher, fitness instructor and Tiktok star, Angela Wild. Angela talks about the influences and mentors who have helped her along her journey and the way she targets audiences through her Tiktok videos. She also shares her dream for the aquatic industry to come together and work towards the goal of water safety and drowni...
The Aquatic Journey of Angela Wild
October 29, 2021 04:12 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MBAngela Wild - Part 1 Welcome to another episode of the Aquatic Mentors podcast. I am your host, Katrina van Eyk. In this episode I interview an industry professional who started in the fitness industry covering personal training and water aerobics and then found her passion in aquatics where she has now reached over 20 years of swim teaching. So, please extend a big welcome to the podcast for Angela Wild. Angela started her career in the fitness industry working with clients as a pers...
The Aquatic Journey of Juanita Farrell’s
October 17, 2021 03:01 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MBJuanita Farrell Welcome to another episode of the Aquatic Mentors podcast. I am your host, Katrina van Eyk. In this episode I interview an industry professional who has been involved in HR and Leadership management for the Paul Sadler franchise over the last 11 years. So, please extend a big welcome to the podcast for Juanita Farrell. Juanita started her journey in swimming while facilitating conferences for the Paul Sadler swim school staff. She drew on her background in training and...
The Aquatic Journey of Cherry Smith
October 09, 2021 01:21 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBCherry Smith Welcome to another episode of the Aquatic Mentors podcast. I am your host, Katrina van Eyk. In this episode I interview an industry professional who has been officiating swim meets in NSW since 1994. So, please extend a big welcome to the podcast for Cherry Smith. Cherry picked up a stopwatch at her daughters first come and try swim meet at the Peakhurst ASC swimming club in 1994 and has not looked back since then. After her children moved on from swimming Cherry continu...
The Aquatic Journey of Hannah Watkins
September 30, 2021 14:47 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MBHannah Watkins Welcome to another episode of the Aquatic Mentors podcast. I am your host, Katrina van Eyk. In this episode I interview an industry professional who has followed her family’s tradition into aquatics and has been involved in both the learn to swim and coaching sides of aquatics in two different countries. So, please extend a big welcome to the podcast for Hannah Watkins. Hannah started her career early in aquatics following the family tradition of swimming, competition a...
The Aquatic Journey of Michael Klim
September 24, 2021 05:18 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MBWelcome to another episode of the Aquatic Mentors podcast. I am your host, Katrina van Eyk. In this episode I interview an industry professional with a highly successful 17-year career in swimming, a three-time Olympian, businessman, public personality and a motivation speaker so, please extend a big welcome to the podcast for Michael Klim. Michael was always drawn to the pool and enjoyed learning to swim as a young child. He found the pool offered him stability and a community environmen...
The Aquatic Journey of Alina Graham
September 16, 2021 08:01 - 51 years - 51.5 MBAlina Graham Welcome to another episode of the Aquatic Mentors podcast. I am your host, Katrina van Eyk. In this episode I interview an industry professional who has been involved in both the learn to swim and coaching sides of aquatics and has spread the knowledge of aquatics across Queensland and many more countries. So, please extend a big welcome to the podcast for Alina Graham. Alina has been involved with aquatics in some way since turning 16 and after a baptism of cold water she...
The Aquatic Journey of Shona Pallas
September 09, 2021 15:40 - 51 years - 41.1 MBShona Pallas Welcome to another episode of the Aquatic Mentors podcast. I am your host, Katrina van Eyk. In this episode I interview an industry professional who has been working in aquatics for several years gaining a variety of experience in her different roles. So, please extend a big welcome to the podcast for Shona Pallas. Shona began her career in the aquatic industry while still in high school working at her local swim school for a week of work experience. That week had a massiv...
Lisa Griffin
September 03, 2021 06:29 - 1 hour - 81.5 MBWelcome to another episode of the Aquatic Mentors podcast. I am your host, Katrina van Eyk. In this episode I interview an industry professional who has had a short career in the industry so far but has already made a big impact. So, please extend a big welcome to the podcast for Lisa Griffin. Lisa took the plunge into her first Swim Teacher course 3 years ago after watching her daughters develop their swimming skills and recovering from a near drowning incident when she was young. Sin...
Kerryn Prouse
August 27, 2021 02:45 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBPodcast Episode – Kerryn Prouse Welcome to another episode of the Aquatic Mentors podcast. I am your host, Katrina van Eyk. In today’s episode I interview an industry professional who took the plunge into aquatics later in life, founding her passion and a business that continues to grow. So, please extend a big welcome to the podcast for Kerryn Prouse. Kerryn started her swim school in 2014 in her backyard pool as a way of supporting her children through a gap year before they moved on ...
Stephen Howell
August 22, 2021 04:41 - 1 hour - 94.4 MBPodcast Episode – Stephen Howell Welcome to another episode of the Aquatic Mentors podcast. I am your host, Katrina van Eyk. In this episode I interview an industry professional who has forged his own path through swimming from a junior swimmer, to competing at the world transplant games and now inspiring regional swimming by coaching and organising clinics with high performance athletes. So, please extend a big welcome to the podcast for Stephen Howell. Stephen showed his swimming skil...
Bruce Hopkins
August 13, 2021 04:16 - 2 hours - 112 MBWelcome to another episode of the Aquatic Mentors podcast. I am your host, Katrina van Eyk. In this episode I interview one of Australia’s most iconic lifeguards who has been patrolling the NSW beaches and protecting swimmers for 30 years. So, please extend a big welcome to the podcast for Bruce Hopkins. Bruce or Hoppo as he is more widely known is one of the world’s most influential and recognised Lifeguards. He regularly graces our tv screens with his work on Bondi Rescue where he an...
Kelly Smart
August 06, 2021 06:21 - 1 hour - 62 MBPodcast Episode – Kelly Smart Welcome to another episode of the Aquatic Mentors podcast. I am your host, Katrina van Eyk. In this episode I interview an industry professional who has made a big difference in her short time in the industry, please extend a big welcome to the podcast for Kelly Smart. Kelly started her career in aquatics 8 years ago as the centre coordinator for the Lake’s Entrance Aquadome in the East Gippsland Shire in regional Victoria. She came in knowing little abou...
Scott Wilson
July 30, 2021 00:56 - 1 hour - 70.5 MBPodcast Episode – Scott Wilson Welcome to another episode of the Aquatic Mentors podcast. I am your host, Katrina van Eyk. In this episode I interview an industry professional who has had years of experience across all areas of aquatics so, please extend a big welcome to the podcast for Scott Wilson. Scott tagged behind three older sisters when attending their swim squad sessions in Lower Hutt (New Zealand) during the 1960s. Simple play and water discovery in cold outdoor swimming pools...
Wayne Goldsmith
July 23, 2021 03:26 - 1 hour - 79 MBPodcast Episode – Wayne Goldsmith Welcome to another episode of the Aquatic Mentors podcast. I am your host, Katrina van Eyk. In this episode I interview an industry professional who has had years of experience in the aquatics field as a coach, thought leader and global expert so, please extend a big welcome to the podcast for Wayne Goldsmith. Wayne has worked with coaches, athletes, teams, and sporting organisations from 30 countries offering training on coaching development, peak perf...
Josh Barila
July 16, 2021 01:36 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBPodcast Episode – Josh Barila Welcome to another episode of the Aquatic Mentors podcast. I am your host, Katrina van Eyk. In this episode I interview an industry professional who is relatively fresh into the industry but is already making a big impact for swimming in country Victoria. So, please extend a big welcome to the podcast for Josh Barila. Josh began his swimming career in the learn to swim environment where his parents helped him make the change into competitive swimming. His a...
Brendan Keogh
July 09, 2021 04:12 - 1 hour - 65 MBPodcast Episode – Brendan Keogh Welcome to another episode of the Aquatic Mentors podcast. I am your host, Katrina van Eyk. In this episode I interview an industry professional who has had years of experience in the aquatics field as a coach and several achievements as a coach working with disabled swimmers so, please extend a big welcome to the podcast for Brendan Keogh. Brendan began his swimming career in Vanuatu swimming laps of a popular bay with a sleeping coach and returned to Au...
Shannon Townsend
July 01, 2021 21:31 - 32 minutes - 30 MBPodcast Episode – Shannon Townsend Welcome to another episode of the Aquatic Mentors podcast. I am your host, Katrina van Eyk. In this episode I interview an industry professional who has had years of experience in the aquatics field and brings her love for swimming and yoga together to build programs that encourage and calm young swimmers, so please extend a big welcome to the podcast for Shannon Townsend. Shannon took the jump into teaching swimming when she was 13 years old helping t...
Matthew Haanappel OAM
June 25, 2021 07:17 - 1 hour - 61.3 MBWelcome to another episode of the Aquatic Mentors podcast. I am your host, Katrina van Eyk. In this episode I interview an industry professional who has had years of experience in the aquatics field as both a Para Swimmer and a diversity and inclusion expert so please extend a big welcome to the podcast for Matthew Haanappel. Matthew has had an amazing career in swimming representing Australia since 2010 collecting Paralympic Gold and Bronze at London 2012 Paralympic Games, World Champio...
Season 2
June 09, 2021 02:33 - 5 minutes - 5.32 MBHello everyone, Welcome back to the Aquatic Mentors Podcast for season 2. I am so excited to be back and sharing many more wonderful interviews with aquatic professionals across Australia and the world. Keep a look out for my new E book - Season 1 - Top 10 Tips for Aquatic Professionals. You can download your copy at the websites listed below. Please share your thoughts on the podcast episodes on the Aquatic Mentors Facebook page. If you want to share your aquatic story, please contact ...
Nancy and Tony Shaw
November 29, 2020 02:52 - 1 hour - 59 MBPodcast Episode – Nancy and Tony Shaw Welcome to another episode of the Aquatic Mentors podcast. I am your host, Katrina van Eyk. In this episode I interview a husband and wife team who have touched ever part of the wonderful aquatic industry. So please welcome Nancy and Tony Shaw to the podcast. Nancy began her career in swimming after marrying Tony. She brought her customer service skills to Tony’s swim schools and together they built a fantastic carer in swimming. Her amazing list ...
Paul Fernee
November 22, 2020 03:15 - 39 minutes - 36.6 MBPodcast Episode – Paul Fernee Welcome to another episode of the Aquatic Mentors podcast. I am your host, Katrina van Eyk. In this episode I interview an industry professional who has been involved in implementing aquatics, recreation, sports facility management and community engagement within Local Government for the past twelve years. So please extend a big welcome to the podcast for Paul Fernee. After finishing his studies in applied science Paul found it hard to find work which compl...
Tanya Allan
November 08, 2020 03:31 - 55 minutes - 50.4 MBPodcast Episode – Tanya Allan Welcome to another episode of the Aquatic Mentors podcast. I am your host, Katrina van Eyk. In this episode I interview an industry professional who has brought her knowledge from teaching studies to her swim teaching and her swim school. So please extend a big welcome to the podcast for Tanya Allan. While completing her teaching degree Tanya realised the standard classroom teaching was not for her. After speaking with the swim school owner where her childr...
Peter Tonkin
November 01, 2020 00:14 - 159 KBPodcast Episode – Peter Tonkin Welcome to another episode of the Aquatic Mentors podcast. I am your host, Katrina van Eyk. In this episode I interview an industry professional who has dedicated his life to giving back to the sport that gave him so much. So please extend a big welcome to the podcast for Peter Tonkin. Peter began his journey in swimming as a youngster and showed promise as a Breaststroke swimmer. Under the watchful eye of coach, Harry Gallagher, Peter swam with well-known ...
Ian Pope
October 24, 2020 13:55 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MBPodcast Episode – Ian Pope Welcome to another episode of the Aquatic Mentors podcast. I am your host, Katrina van Eyk. In this episode I interview an industry professional who has had years of experience in both learn to swim and coaching and has reached the heights of Platinum level swimming coach with swimmers medaling at the Olympics. So please extend a big welcome to the podcast for Ian Pope. While working as a professional musician Ian began his aquatic journey as a learn to swim t...
Lane Harrison
October 18, 2020 01:32 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MBPodcast Episode – Lane Harrison Welcome to another episode of the Aquatic Mentors podcast. I am your host, Katrina van Eyk. In this episode I interview a tech specialist who with his team has developed software which is focused on customer retention in leisure centres and swim schools. So, please give a big welcome to the podcast to Lane Harrison. In 2014 when the company expanded its software to swim schools Lane and his team surveyed clients and developed a 7-step framework on how to ...
Rohan Taylor
October 11, 2020 03:08 - 49 minutes - 45 MBPodcast Episode – Rohan Taylor Welcome to another episode of the Aquatic Mentors podcast. I am your host, Katrina van Eyk. In this episode I interview an industry professional who has been involved with swimming in some way since his childhood covering many roles from swimmer, swim teacher, swim school owner, coach, state coach and now the acclaimed role of the Australia Dolphins Head Coach. So, please extend a big welcome to the podcast for Rohan Taylor. Rohan has experienced the life ...
Debby Tattolli
October 04, 2020 02:35 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBWelcome to another episode of the Aquatic Mentors podcast. I am your host, Katrina van Eyk. In this episode I interview an industry professional who has had more than 25 years of experience in the aquatics field so please extend a big welcome to the podcast for Debby Tattoli. Debby is an Advanced Level Coach, Swim Australia Course Presenter, Swim Australia Advisory Committee member and asctaNSW board member. An accomplished and driven professional, Debby has a passion for all things ...
Joanne Love
September 26, 2020 22:43 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MBPodcast Episode – Joanne Love Welcome to another episode of the Aquatic Mentors podcast. I am your host, Katrina van Eyk. In this episode I interview an industry professional with 25 years of experience as a high-performance expert both in and out of swimming who knows what it takes to succeed in any environment. So please extend a big welcome to the podcast for Joanne Love. Joanne is passionate about helping others realise their full potential through the implementation of psychology a...
Fiona Stewart
September 20, 2020 03:24 - 38 minutes - 34.8 MBPodcast Episode – Fiona Stewart Welcome to another episode of the Aquatic Mentors podcast. I am your host, Katrina van Eyk. In this episode I interview an industry professional who in a short time has gained extensive experience in the aquatic industry so please extend a big welcome to the podcast for Fiona Stewart. After graduating Learn to Swim lessons Fiona moved onto a competitive swimming team at the age of 13. Under the guidance of her coach Rob Moon, Fiona developed her love and ...
Jason Hellwig
September 13, 2020 03:36 - 1 hour - 84.8 MBPodcast Episode – Jason Hellwig Welcome to another episode of the Aquatic Mentors podcast. I am your host, Katrina van Eyk. In this episode I interview an industry professional who has had years of experience in sports administration and development so please extend a big welcome to the podcast for Jason Hellwig. Jason’s achievements in the administration of sport began early in his career when he took on the role of Development Officer at Athletics Australia. He moved up the ranks and ...
Ross Gage
September 06, 2020 01:22 - 1 hour - 83.7 MBPodcast Episode – Ross Gage Welcome to another episode of the Aquatic Mentors podcast. I am your host, Katrina van Eyk. In this episode I interview an industry professional who has learnt from the best in the industry and has made a massive contribution to the way the aquatic industry runs today. Please welcome to the podcast Ross Gage. Ross started his swimming journey in learn to swim lessons with the legend Laurie Lawrence in country Queensland where he developed his love for swimmi...
Amanda Maher
August 30, 2020 04:57 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBPodcast Episode – Amanda Maher Welcome to another episode of the Aquatic Mentors podcast. I am your host, Katrina van Eyk. In this episode I interview an industry professional who has had years of experience in the aquatics field and volunteering for community organisations so please extend a big welcome to the podcast for Amanda Maher. She has been teaching swimming since 2002 and during this time she has used her skills to develop her swimmers as well as staff. While working as the A...
Emma Lawrence
August 23, 2020 03:11 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBPodcast Episode – Emma Lawrence Welcome to another episode of the Aquatic Mentors podcast. I am your host, Katrina van Eyk. In this episode I interview a woman who has dedicated her life to swimming and water safety, the amazing Emma Lawrence. Emma joined the family business during her years in high school and made a big impact on the business while studying at University bringing the knowledge and skills she developed through her Business degree into the family swim school helping expa...
Kelly Perkins
August 17, 2020 00:31 - 1 hour - 71.5 MBPodcast Episode – Kelly Perkins Welcome to another episode of the Aquatic Mentors podcast. I am your host, Katrina van Eyk. In this episode I interview a young lady who has been involved in many levels of the Australian aquatic industry and who also spent time swimming and coaching in USA. Kelly Perkins is an experienced Marketing Research Consultant with a demonstrated history of working in the management consulting industry. Outside of swimming Kelly is skilled in Event Planning, Cu...
Aquatics and Recreation Victoria Special
August 08, 2020 04:24 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBPodcast Episode – Taya Phillips and Kathy Parton Hello and welcome to the Aquatic Mentors podcast. I am your host, Katrina van Eyk. In this episode I interview two ladies who are at the head of the Aquatics and Recreation Victoria Office. Taya Phillips is the Member Services and Event Coordinator and Kathy Parton is the Chief Executive Officer at ARV. While not having a background in swimming these two ladies have brought the experience and skills they acquired through previous roles to ...
Danielle Taylor
August 02, 2020 08:01 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBPodcast Episode – Danielle Taylor Welcome to another episode of the Aquatic Mentors podcast. I am your host, Katrina van Eyk. In this episode I interview a young lady who is a big advocate for the regional and rural swimming industry. My guest, Danielle Taylor swam started her swimming journey in her small country town of Alpha which is 14 hours west of Brisbane. Danielle developed her swimming ability in towns seasonal pool and then was given the opportunity to swim for a bigger squa...
Tori Karg de Almeida
July 24, 2020 07:20 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBPodcast Episode – Tori Karg de Almeida Interview Hello and welcome to another episode of the Aquatic Mentors podcast. I’m your host, Katrina van Eyk. Today I chat with a lady with many talents and a strong passion to help the aquatic industry. Tori Karg de Almeida has been teaching swimming for 20 years and is the owner of Aquamad Swim School in South Africa. During her years of swim teaching Tori used her marketing skills and talents to help other swim schools to promote their servi...
Michael de Souza
July 19, 2020 05:14 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MBPodcast Episode – Michael de Souza Hi, and welcome to another episode of the Aquatic Mentors podcast. It's great to have you onboard, I’m your host Katrina van Eyk and today we're going to be talking to the amazing Michael de Souza. Now Michael de Souza is a Caribbean born man who lives in London. He's fantastic swim teacher, who's using his background to expand and encourage kids to swim in a really fun and exciting way. So, we talked today with Michael about how he learned to swim and h...
Kristy Manton
July 12, 2020 05:01 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MBPodcast Interview – Kristy Manton In this episode I speak with Kristy Manton one of the owners of Sweeney’s Swim School in Altona in Melbourne, Victoria. Kristy started teaching at Sweeny’s Swim School from 16 and after graduating she worked in other facilities where she worked her way up to assistant manager of large-scale aquatic centres. When it came time for her children to learn to swim Kristy took them back to the where her swim teaching career began and four years ago, she was give...