Joyful Swim Coaching

08/09/2026

Quiet lanes, focussed stroke work

Swimmers in my squad are training for/have completed a range of challenges including the Hellespont, T100, Scilly Swim Challenge, Bentham Boomerang, Brownsea Island swim, Winter Swim championships and more.

We facilitate a focussed, supportive lane swim session that is coached with an adaptable distance of 1500-2000 (stretchable to 1000&2500m) in an hour -7 to 8am at the Oratory Prep School pool.

£20 a week or £90 for a block of 6 weeks

06/09/2026

Post your hand like a letterbox to ensure smooth water and better traction for the catch.

This is a snippet from my Dry front crawl swimming workshop at
helping participants think about their strokes so they can put it into practice next time they are at the pool.

(I prefer teaching and coaching with a pool, but any opportunities to share swim knowledge I'm game!)

01/09/2026

FREE Joyful Swim Coaching sessions at Bunkfest on Saturday 5th September in the Wallingford wellbeing area

11am - Water Safety talk - Helping people think about how to be safe when choosing to swim in the water, but also what to do if you end up in the water more accidently.

11:20 DRY FRONT CRAWL LESSON - There's lots of change you can make to your stroke in your mind - from understanding the impactful shape of your arms to the timing of it. It's designed to help you understand the mechanics of front crawl more, so the next time you go into a pool you can put them into practice (or I can help with that too another time)

PLUS

12:30 - FREE GUIDED River Swim (at Wallingford Beach area)
Join me for a guided river swim, from the Wallingford Beach, a designated bathing space.*

*As with all Joyful Swim Coaching sessions, a risk assessment and water environment / quality review will be done prior to the swim and if not sufficient then an alternative will be offered

28/08/2026

We're nearly in September folks!

Swimming at the Oratory Prep school swimming pool resumes from TUESDAY 8th September .

We have 2 options available in the pool:
TUESDAYSs 7-8am for Fitness with Focus, a swim set up of 1-2km with drills, endurance, speed and other focusses, hopefully some fun too! https://widget.eola.co/1113/activities/fitness-and-focus

Wednesday evenings 7-8pm also has multiple lane swim option -
STROKE lessons (Front Crawl Improver: 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th September) https://widget.eola.co/1113/activities/x83h7

TEEN lane swimming option, with gentle supervision around to give swim set guidance and technique feedback if swimmers are interested, or just a space to swim for fitness. https://widget.eola.co/1113/activities/teen-swim-lane

Book online and DM me for other information, training plans or private swimming lessons. Winter swim sessions at Queenford Lakes coming soon too.

07/08/2026

looking ahead to September, I'm looking forward to kicking off my stroke focus courses on a Wednesday evening
7-8pm, Wednesday evenings at the Oratory Prep School pool - 4 wednesdays from 2nd September

https://widget.eola.co/1113/activities/x83h7

ALONGSIDE teen lane - swimming for 13-17 year olds to swim lengths, follow a swim set and maybe take some technique tips if they are in the mood (bookable weekly)

https://widget.eola.co/1113/activities/teen-swim-lane

other swim options

Tuesday 7-8am Fitness with Focus, swim session for those who want to work on fitness and have technique reviews, joining the Joyful swim squad. (Oratory Prep school pool)

open water /wild swim coaching and guided sessions - Sundays and ad hoc weekdays / Saturdays on request- email me [email protected]

31/07/2026

One of the things I love about coaching is helping people push past their comfort zone and stretch themselves
One example is the 2km river swim session tomorrow, starting 830 from the swan at Streatley.

22/07/2026

The triathlon club I coach is offering taster sessions in August.

Come along for an hours coached session.
Email details on the post to get in touch with them

Coming this August…..

We’re excited to be running some swim taster sessions over the quieter summer period, giving friends, family and potential new members the opportunity to experience Wallingford Tri and build confidence in the pool.

The sessions are aimed at novice swimmers who want to improve their confidence and technique in a triathlon swim environment.

Please note: this is not a learn-to-swim course. Participants must already be able to swim at least 50m unaided.
Participants must be over 18!

The sessions will focus on:
✅ Building confidence in the pool
✅ Improving swim technique
✅ Understanding how swim training works within a triathlon club environment

If you know someone who has been thinking about giving triathlon a go, this is a great opportunity for them to come along, meet the club and see what we’re all about.

Booking information

* Existing members can continue to attend swim sessions as normal through Spond.
* Non-members/guests wishing to attend a taster session must request a place by emailing:
📧 [email protected]

Please include:

* Your name
* Your guest’s name and contact details
* Confirmation that they can swim at least 50m

Guest places are limited to 6 spaces in total across the taster sessions and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. Each guest can attend one taster session only during the offer period. The sessions will be taking place every Tuesday evening within August.

Please note: if you do not have a confirmed booked space, you will not be able to take part in the session.

We look forward to welcoming some new faces to Wallingford Tri! 🏊‍♂️

15/07/2026

Back at Queenford Lakes OW Swimming with a 1-1 session this morning, 25 degrees is so nice to look at technique in, as there's no chill tension!

It's such a great way to start the day.