COACHING
Join one of the world's best open water swimmers in triathlon for coaching in triathlon's most technical discipline. Ten-time winner of the swim leg of the London Triathlon and Double World Aquathlon Champion, Richard Stannard can offer you exclusive tuition in the art of open water swimming.
Richard has teamed up with several very experienced triathlete's to bring one-to-one open water swim tuition from his base at OpenWaterSwim.co.uk in Datchet. Richard and the team of outstanding coaches have all been working together in the lake to bring you the best open water tuiton available. Richard has been training and racing in open water for over a decade and has passed his knowledge onto all his team.
Depending on your needs, Richard and the team of coaches can coach you one-to-one or in group sessions(groups MUST be of same ability) covering topics from wetsuit and goggle fit to starts, sighting, turns and transitions. Richard and the team can offer you advice available nowhere else which has been gained through the many hours he trained at his secret lake, hidden away in the English countryside. Sessions start in April when the lake opens in Datchet and go through to the end of September - weather permitting. Prices range from £45 - £100 for one to one lessons. (see below)
You will need the following equipment:
» Swimsuit, goggles and swim hat
» Wetsuit (one can be loaned but the fit is not guaranteed)
» Towel
» Vaseline or Slip Stick to avoid wetsuit rash!
Richard Stannard
 | Richard Stannard aka 'The Shark' or 'The Fish' is a four time World Champion in Multi-Sport has been leading the triathlon world out of the water for over a decade. Originally a swimmer Richard moved to triathlon and became British Champion. He lead the London Triathlon swim for ten years straight and continues to lead out of the swim all over the globe. Richard has the ability to coach any level of swimmer from the complete beginner to the pro athlete, so if your budget allows, go for the very best. Call Paula if you would like to book a session. Call 07511 501312 | One to One Session £100
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Richard Stannard's Coaching Team
 | ;">Emma Davis, Olympian and Multi-Sport World Champion made the history books in 2008 as Irelands first ever triathlete to compete at an Olympic games. Emma has come from a swimming background moving to triathlon elite racing. She now has a handful of World Cup top 10’s and continental cup podiums under her belt. Emma will ensure her experience gained racing at the top level is passed on to you. To book a session with Emma please call Paula on 07511 501312 |
One to One Session £65
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.jpg "JCS") | Joe Canlan-Shaw is a current Welsh International swimmer hoping to make the Commonwealth Games Team for Delhi this year. Joe is a full time swimmer at Loughborough University training with some of the world's best swimmers and coaches. He has been a National finalist more than a doxen times over the last 3 years and although predominantly pool based, Joe has an excellent track record in open water, competing in all four Great Swims at elite level in 2009 and winning the OWS 3km race at our Datchet venue. For those who want to seriously improve their swimming discipline Joe offers the most up to date coaching knowledge and can help training programmes ranging from skills and drills to aerobic training sets. To book a session with Joe please call Paula on 07511 501312 | One to One Session £65 One to Two Session £115 One to Three Session £155 |
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| Sean Hayhow has been racing triathlon for 16 years, In those 16 years he has competed in 14 Ironman and Long Distance events, 16 Half Ironman, 5 Powerman Duathlons and 100's of triathlon culminating in representing Great Britain in 7 world and European Championships with a 4th place finish being his best placing. He has a vast knowledge on everything multi-sport. To Book a session with Sean please call Paula on 07511 501312 | One to One Session £45
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 | Jenny Budgett, aka 'The Pink Shark', is a fully qualified swimming teacher who has been competing in triathlon at all levels for 15 years and now specialises in long distance events. Her role at the lake is to take novice or 'reluctant' open water swimmers and help them develop all the basic skills that they need in order to start competing effectively. Most sessions are one-on-one, although she will take small groups of similar abilities, and are all conducted in the water to help you build confidence and familiarity in what can be a scary environment. For those looking to extend their training to include longer distance, perhaps in preparation for an Ironman, Jenny can also work with you to develop an open water training schedule. To book a session with 'The Pink Shark' please call Paula on 07511 501312 | One to One Session £45
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 | Nick has been a competitive triathlete since 1991, starting as a junior at East Grinstead Triathlon Club where he trained and raced with GB level triathletes and has since raced at all distances from sprint to Ironman, placing in the top 10 at age group level for Olympic and sprint distances in 2008-2009. Nick is available Thursdays, Saturdays and Sunday mornings. To book a session with 'The Silver Shark' please call Paula on 07511 501312 | One to One Sessions £45 One to Two Sessions £75 One to Three Sessions £105 |
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 | Lucinda Pollington is a fully qualified swimming teacher who currently competes in multi-sport and swimming specific events. having come from a background of competitive pool swimming she now races on the open water circuit, which includes marathon swimming. Lucinda is able to coach from the novice to the experienced swimmer, from the first-time triathlete to the competitive open water athlete. To book a session with Lucinda please call Paula on 07511 501312 | One to One Session £45 One to Two Session £75 One to Three Session £105 |
For more information, to discuss your requirements and/or to arrange a session contact us by email at tuition@openwaterswim.co.uk or call Paula 07511 501312
Sessions are conducted by arrangement from late April through to mid September. The sessions are conducted at your own risk and OpenWaterSwim.co.uk, Richard Stannard Coaching.com or any of the coaches take no responsibility for any injury or accident occurring before, during or after a session.