Andy Pearce - Senior Coach
Lead Coach to National Potential Squad
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Before moving into coaching I was a competitive swimmer at Leeds. I trained in the top squad for 12 years averaging 10 sessions and around 80,000 metres per week. I was National Age Group Champion at 1500 f/c and won 2 silver medals at Senior National Championships. I was an England and Great Britain Senior International Swimmer from 1986 -1991 and was fortunate to train with and compete against many top International Swimmers. I currently hold the British Record for the Swim Marathon (5000 metres) set in 1991.
For 6 years I was employed as a coach with the City of Leeds Swimming Club. The squad I coached were aged between 10 and 13 years old and they trained to a maximum of 8 sessions a week. Whilst there I produced many Yorkshire and North Eastern Counties champions and National Age Group finalists and medalists. I also coached many swimmers that went on to win Nationals and gain selection for the World Class Start / Potential Programme.
“Remember everything you do in training has a reason and a purpose so be tough, listen to your coach and always have a positive attitude towards training.
Andrew.Pearce@Bradford.gov.uk
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Sarah Fisher
Bradford Junior Development Coach & Lead Coach to Junior & Winning Edge Squads
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My qualifications include a BSC in Sport and exercise level 2:1 and in swimming I am qualified up to Club coach. I am currently studying for my ASA Coach Qualification. I have also got qualifications in Weight training, Circuits, Aerobics and Sports Massage.
I swam with City of Leeds from age of 11 until I was 18 where I swam and competed up to National Level and then coached with Terry Denison, Head Coach of Leeds A Squad for 4 and a half years as his assistant. I Studied at Leeds Metropolitan University where I coached the University Swim Team and also competed at all of the University National Swimming Championships.
Sarah.Fisher@Bradford.gov.uk
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Steve Eddison
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An experienced Swimming Instructor and active member of the Masters Swimming section of the City of Bradford Swimming Club. Lead coach to Intermediate Squad.
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Barbera McGuffie
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Primary School Teacher .Coach of Intermediate Squad and Masters. (Level 2, unit 4 qualified) As the mother of ex COB International Open Water swimmer Omar Hussain, Barbara has vast experience of, and enthusiasm for, Open Water swimming.
She is a black belt in Renshinkai Karate, a keen tennis player and a competitive long distance runner, currently training for the Edinburgh Marathon to raise funds for British Heart Foundation.
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Assistant Coaches
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Michael Bonson
Still a competitive swimmer with City of Bradford SC. Level 1 qualified Coach
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Karl Krzykawski
An experienced Swimming Instructor and Assistant Coach
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Neil Farmer
A Sports Graduate and former swimmer with City of Bradford. Head coach with Bingley SC
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Sian Freeman
Still a competitive swimmer with City of Bradford SC. Level 1 qualified Coach
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Chris McCabe
I started my swimming career at the age of 9, and joined City of Bradford in it's inaugural year, competing nationally from age 10. At 19 I continued my swimming career at the University of Kentucky, where I gained a swimming scholarship and was coached by 1972 Olympic Gold medallist Gary Conelly. I graduated with a BBA in Marketing in 1998. During this time I competed in the 1992 and 1996 Olympic Trials, became Yorkshire Champion and was a Senior National finalist.
After working with Head US Olympic Coach Mark Schubert at The University of Southern California in the summer of 1998, I went straight into full time coaching with the Lakeside SeaHawks Swim Team in Louisville, KY. During 3 years as Senior coach, I was lucky to work with some fantastic swimmers, including swimmers who went on to win an Olympic Gold medal, World Championship medals, and break American records under current US Team Coach Mike DeBoor. Lakeside were also crowned National Junior Men's Team Champions in 2000. I coached the Kentucky All Star Team in 2001 and was an Assistant Coach at the University of Kentucky in 2002. I also spent 2 years coaching in Sydney, Australia in 2004/05.
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Omar Hussain
Assistant coach for Junior Development and Intermediate Squads (Level 1 qualified and experienced coach). Omar works as a full time Lifeguard while studying for a degree in Philosophy and Psychology. He is an ex COB International swimmer who was a member of the GB Open Water Squad 2002-2006. He represented his country twice in international competitions, the most recent one being the FINA World Marathon 10k in 2006 when he was the 3rd Briton to finish. For his dedication to swimming he was chosen to run with the Commonwealth Games Baton in 2002, was filmed at early morning training and interviewed for Look North TV Programme.
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Di Whitaker
A parent of City of Bradford Swimmers. Assistant coach to Junior Development
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