Joining us this week is Head Coach from Stockport Metro, Rick Hall. summary

In this episode, Rick shares his extensive coaching journey across domestic and overseas roles, emphasising the importance of aligning program vision, technical development, and a growth mindset.

Discover how integrating science, fostering team culture, and continuous learning can elevate coaching effectiveness.

You can connect with Rick here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rick-hall-42b2b9133/

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/

Contact us directly via coaches@aprace.club

In this episode, Jol Finck shares his extensive journey in coaching, highlighting the cultural differences between Australian and British swimming systems, the importance of managing change effectively, and crucially how to take people with you. He emphasises the significance of building a positive coaching culture and adapting training methods to suit individual athlete backgrounds.

We delve into various aspects of coaching, including navigating career changes, the importance of collaboration and culture in coaching, addressing training intensity, and the balance between work and personal life. They also discuss the role of AI in coaching and provide valuable advice for young coaches, emphasising the importance of resilience and learning from setbacks.

You can connect with Jol on Linked-in here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jol-finck-a370a1275/

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/

Contact us directly via coaches@aprace.club

This is our 2025-26 season round up episode. Ash and Kev reflect on the past year of coaching discussions, highlighting key insights from various guests. They explore themes of empathy, adaptability in coaching, the importance of consistent messaging for young athletes, and the role of leadership and communication in fostering a positive coaching environment.

The conversation expands upon the need for coaches to connect with their athletes on a personal level and to be open to evolving their methods based on experience and feedback. There was so much packed into the more-than-20 episodes that were released this season and we hope this round up gives you a good insight into the different conversations we had.

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/

Contact us directly via coaches@aprace.club