By Katrina van Eyk
The podcast currently has 71 episodes available.
Hello 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.
Podcast 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 the water developed. As a late bloomer it wasn’t till the age of 16 that Jade started making headway in the sport but after the tragic loss of a close friend and her resilient battle with depression she quite at the age of 18.
Two years on in 2002, aged 20 Jade set her sights on becoming the fastest women in the world and returned to the pool once again. With exceptional focus and drive, Jade’s goal was achieved when she broke her first world record in 2004 becoming the fastest women every over the 50m backstroke.
Jade continued her dominance over sprint breaststroke breaking 5 world records and winning 3 world titles between 2004 and 2006 before retiring in 2009.
After a lengthy battle with serious mental illness issue since retirement Jade, a mother of two beautiful daughters had to fight her way back to health as she navigated her difficult transition from elite sport to normality. Sharing her story in a powerful book, Fish our of Water Jade now continues her passionate involvement in sport.
Through today’s episode Jade shares some insights into her career as well as her thoughts on swimming and where she see’s swimming moving to in the future.
Please share the hidden gems you find in Jade’s interview on our Facebook page, Aquatic Mentors and you will find all her contact details listed at the end of the show notes.
If you want to share your aquatic story, please contact me via my email: [email protected]
So, let’s dive in and find out more about Jade’s journey in swimming.
Jade Edmistone’s Contact Information:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jade-edmistone-201965aa/
Website: https://www.getoncore.com.au/
Katrina van Eyk's Contact Information:
Aquatic Mentors - https://www.aquaticmentors.com.au/
Facebook - Aquatic Mentors
Regional Swim Clinics - www.regionalswimclinics.com.au
Email – [email protected]
Facebook - Regional Swim Clinics
Aquatic Mentors Ebook Link: https://www.regionalswimclinics.com.au/top-10-tips-for-aquatic-professionals/
Podcast 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 developer at The Brand Builders, she empowers athletes with the knowledge, skills and resources needed to confidently identify and activate their brand.
She has personally mentored hundreds of professional and elite athletes in their brand development in Australia and around the globe. Charlotte combines strategy and a creative approach to help athletes identify their unique value and leverage their brand to achieve their vision and goals.
With a Masters in writing and the co-author of The Athlete Brand, Charlotte designs and delivers Athlete Brand education programs for local and international sporting organisations.
Through today’s episode Charlotte shares some insights into her career as well as her thoughts on athlete sponsorship and where she see’s swim schools can provide sponsorship opportunities for swimmers of all levels.
Please share the hidden gems you find in Charlotte’s interview on our Facebook page, Aquatic Mentors and you will find all her contact details listed at the end of the show notes.
If you want to share your aquatic story, please contact me via my email: [email protected]
So, let’s dive in and find out more about Charlotte’s journey in swimming.
Charlotte Wood’s Contact Information: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlotte-f-woods Website: www.thebrandbuilders.com.au
Katrina van Eyk's Contact Information:
Aquatic Mentors - https://www.aquaticmentors.com.au/
Facebook - Aquatic Mentors
Regional Swim Clinics - www.regionalswimclinics.com.au
Email – [email protected]
Facebook - Regional Swim Clinics Aquatic Mentors Ebook Link: https://www.regionalswimclinics.com.au/top-10-tips-for-aquatic-professionals/
Podcast 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 long-term goals with many of her swims covering long distances like her swim down the Murray River in Australia which covered 2438km and took 106 days to complete.
In 2006 Tammy followed in the footsteps of her idol Gertrude Jacobs and swam 35 miles from New York City to Sandy Hook breaking Gertrude’s 81-year-old record with a time of 5 hours and 6 minutes.
Tammy shared her passion for open water swimming with her brother John and in 1994 they were the first brother/sister combination to swim the English Channel with John completing the swim in 8 hours and 17 minutes and Tammy completing the swim in 8 hours and 32 minutes.
Throughout her amazing career in swimming, Tammy has advocated for environmental awareness around waterways and now shares her impactful story with others in her motivational talks.
Through today’s episode, Tammy shares some insights into her career as well as her thoughts on swimming and where she thinks swimming is moving to in the future.
Please share the hidden gems you find in Tammy’s interview on our Facebook page, Aquatic Mentors and you will find all her contact details listed at the end of the show notes.
If you want to share your aquatic story, please contact me via my email: [email protected]
So, let’s dive in and find out more about Tammy’s journey in swimming.
Tammy van Wisse Contact Information:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tammy-van-wisse-22680052/
Katrina van Eyk's Contact Information:
Aquatic Mentors - https://www.aquaticmentors.com.au/
Facebook - Aquatic Mentors
Regional Swim Clinics - www.regionalswimclinics.com.au
Email – [email protected]
Facebook - Regional Swim Clinics
Aquatic Mentors Ebook Link: https://www.regionalswimclinics.com.au/top-10-tips-for-aquatic-professionals/
Season 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 extend a big welcome to the podcast for Joy Symons.
Joy has over 20 years of international experience in the aquatic industry as an athlete, coach, teacher, presenter, company director and author. An Australian representative swimmer, Joy developed a successful learn to swim program for her company, Aqualification & Fitness, that prepares students for various aquatic sports as well as educates children and parents on water safety.
She has written a water safety play for school children (Billabong Dreaming), a book for parents (Sink or Swim: Water Safety and Swimming Lessons Guide for Parents) and hosts a podcast for Swimming and Water Safety Teachers and Managers, called the Joy of Aquatics. This aquatic professional is also a Marathon and Ice swimmer.
An inspirational leader in aquatics, Joy was the 2014 & 2019 Queensland Austswim Presenter of the year, 2019 National Austswim Presenter of the year, and was the first female President of the Central QLD Swimming Association.
Through today’s episode Joy shares some insights into her work as well as her thoughts on swimming and where she see’s swimming moving to in the future.
Please share the hidden gems you find in Joy’s interview on our Facebook page, Aquatic Mentors and you will find all her contact details listed at the end of the show notes.
If you want to share your aquatic story, please contact me via my email: [email protected]
So, let’s dive in and find out more about Joy’s journey in swimming.
Joy Symons Contact Information:
Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joysymons/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/symons.joy
Podcast: https://thejoyofaquatics.podbean.com/
Ice Mile Article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-06-29/joy-symons-rockhampton-swam-ice-mile-thredbo-for-40th-birthday/100249066
Website: http://www.aqualification.com.au/
Katrina van Eyk's Contact Information:
Aquatic Mentors - https://www.aquaticmentors.com.au/
Facebook - Aquatic Mentors
Regional Swim Clinics - www.regionalswimclinics.com.au
Email – [email protected]
Facebook - Regional Swim Clinics
Aquatic Mentors Ebook Link: https://www.regionalswimclinics.com.au/top-10-tips-for-aquatic-professionals/
Podcast 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 welcome to the podcast for Gary Barclay.
Gary has been involved in swimming all his life. From a national level competitive swimmer in the 80’s Gary turned to coaching in 1990 and became one the most successful coaches of junior and age group swimmers over the next 12 years.
Since then, Gary has focused on the administration and management of the sport of swimming as well as mentoring and developing swimming coaches and is actively involved at a Club, State and National level in both competitive swimming and in the management and growth of swim schools.
Gary was CEO at Nunawading Swimming Club for 17 years and is now the General Manager Performance Pathways for Swimming Australia.
Through today’s episode Gary shares some insights into his work as well as his thoughts on swimming and where he see’s swimming moving to in the future.
Please share the hidden gems you find in Gary’s interview on our Facebook page, Aquatic Mentors and you will find all his contact details listed at the end of the show notes.
If you want to share your aquatic story, please contact me via my email: [email protected]
So, let’s dive in and find out more about Gary’s journey in swimming.
Gary Barclay’s Contact Information:
Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garyabarclay/
Website: https://www.goldclassswimming.com/
Katrina van Eyk's Contact Information:
Aquatic Mentors - https://www.aquaticmentors.com.au/
Facebook - Aquatic Mentors
Regional Swim Clinics - www.regionalswimclinics.com.au
Email – [email protected]
Facebook - Regional Swim Clinics
Aquatic Mentors Ebook Link: https://www.regionalswimclinics.com.au/top-10-tips-for-aquatic-professionals/
Jacqueline 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 capacity through swimming. After this program was shut down, she moved on to work with the Rainbow Club.
The Rainbow Club is a network of social swimming clubs for children with a disability. With their unique Swim the Rainbow program, Rainbow Club offers a fun and safe community for children with a disability to have personalised swimming lessons catered to their needs.
Jacqueline has spent 12 years teaching children with a disability in the Rainbow Club program and she is now their programs and quality manager.
Through today’s episode Jacqueline shares some insights into her work as well as her thoughts on swimming and where she see’s swimming moving to in the future.
Please share the hidden gems you find in Jacqueline’s interview on our Facebook page, Aquatic Mentors and you will find all her contact details listed at the end of the show notes.
If you want to share your aquatic story, please contact me via my email: [email protected]
I have launched a selection of master classes which cover a variety of topics relating to swim teaching and coaching at Regional Swim Clinics Training Academy.
These courses can be found on my website: www.regionalswimclinics.com.au and by clicking on courses.
All the courses are designed to be easy on your wallet and time while giving you a wealth of knowledge to take and implement in your next lesson or squad session.
So, lets dive in and find out about Jacqueline’s journey in swimming.
Jacqueline Cole’s Contact Information:
Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacqueline-cole-a591a485/
Website: https://www.myrainbowclub.org.au/
Katrina van Eyk's Contact Information:
Aquatic Mentors - https://www.aquaticmentors.com.au/
Facebook - Aquatic Mentors
Regional Swim Clinics - www.regionalswimclinics.com.au
Email – [email protected]
Facebook - Regional Swim Clinics
Aquatic Mentors Ebook Link: https://www.regionalswimclinics.com.au/top-10-tips-for-aquatic-professionals/
End of Season 2
Another season has passed, and I would like to thank all my amazing guests.
My guests shared so much wonderful knowledge and ideas that I hope will encourage you all to try something new this coming year.
I look forward to interviewing the guests I have lined up for you next year and if you know of a great contributor to the aquatic industry that you would like to learn more about, please let me know and encourage them to get in contact at [email protected] so I can share their journey in swimming on a podcast episode.
I hope you all have a wonderful holiday season and I look forward to joining you in the New Year for more great stories and journeys in aquatics.
Keep an eye out on the Aquatic Mentors Facebook page for news and celebrations during the break.
Thank you all for listening to the episodes and sharing your thoughts on guests’ stories and ideas. Your time and comments make the journey of the Aquatic Mentors podcast so much more fun and worthwhile.
Join me next year for season 3 of the Aquatic Mentors Podcast.
Sarah 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 podcast for Sarah Podesta.
Sarah started out her Aquatics and Leisure career in local government venues where she worked at Mornington Peninsula Shire Council for 9 years followed by 4 years at the City of Monash, in Aquatic Program Co-ordinator roles before moving to Belgravia Leisure as the Aquatics Services Manager, at WaterMarc.
Her current role is the State Aquatics Manager VIC/TAS, providing leadership and support to Belgravia Leisure’s 18 year-round Aquatic Venues and programs of which there is over 18,000 students in Learn to Swim.
She is also as an active member of Belgravia’s National Aquatics Leadership Group, the Victorian Aquatic Industry Alliance and Play it Safe by the Water Committee. Contributing towards the effort to reduce fatal and non-fatal drownings, along with wanting everyone to enjoy Australia’s beaches and swimming culture drives her passion for the industry.
Sarah believes our industry should work towards enhancing the industry profile to be further recognised and prioritised by Government and Community, through promoting careers as well as the linking what we do (swimming lessons) in effort to reduce drowning statistics.
Through today’s episode Sarah shares some insights into her work as well as her thoughts on swimming and where she see’s swimming moving to in the future.
Please share the hidden gems you find in Sarah’s interview on our Facebook page, Aquatic Mentors and you will find all her contact details listed at the end of the show notes.
If you want to share your aquatic story, please contact me via my email: [email protected]
I have launched a selection of master classes which cover a variety of topics relating to swim teaching and coaching at Regional Swim Clinics Training Academy.
These courses can be found on my website: www.regionalswimclinics.com.au and by clicking on courses.
All the courses are designed to be easy on your wallet and time while giving you a wealth of knowledge to take and implement in your next lesson or squad session.
So, lets dive in and find out about Sarah’s journey in swimming.
Sarah Podesta’s Contact Information:
Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-podesta-329b367a/
Katrina van Eyk's Contact Information:
Aquatic Mentors - https://www.aquaticmentors.com.au/
Facebook - Aquatic Mentors
Regional Swim Clinics - www.regionalswimclinics.com.au
Email – [email protected]
Facebook - Regional Swim Clinics
Aquatic Mentors Ebook Link: https://www.regionalswimclinics.com.au/top-10-tips-for-aquatic-professionals/
Karen 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 Karen Baildon.
Karen grew up at the Palm Beach Olympic pool walking the deck with her mother who coached the squad kids and her father Sprint Champion and Gold medalist at the Mexico Olympic games for the 100 and 200m freestyle. She helped her mother coach teaching butterfly to the other swimmers when she was 8 years old.
She won state medals as an age group swimmer while also training in ballet. The pool eventually won, drawing her back into the water where she has built an amazing career and legacy.
Karen married Commonwealth champion Andrew Baildon and when Andrew retired from competing on Australian Teams for 10 years in 1996, they opened their first swim school at 24 years old. They now run 5 privately owned indoor facilities in South East Queensland and this year celebrate 25 years of the Superfish swim schools.
The husband-and-wife team are very hands on with their facilities and love to be involved with everything from construction, marketing, building, and training their team to the front desk and even scrubbing the change rooms.
After a big health scare in 2011 Karen has had to rebuild her strength and fitness and prides herself on what she has been able to achieve.
Through today’s episode Karen shares some insights into her work as well as her thoughts on swimming and where she see’s swimming moving to in the future.
Please share the hidden gems you find in Karen’s interview on our Facebook page, Aquatic Mentors and you will find all her contact details listed at the end of the show notes.
If you want to share your aquatic story, please contact me via my email: [email protected]
I have launched a selection of master classes which cover a variety of topics relating to swim teaching and coaching at Regional Swim Clinics Training Academy.
These courses can be found on my website: www.regionalswimclinics.com.au and by clicking on courses.
All the courses are designed to be easy on your wallet and time while giving you a wealth of knowledge to take and implement in your next lesson or squad session.
So, lets dive in and find out about Karen’s journey in swimming.
Karen Baildon’s Contact Information:
Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenbaildon/
Website: www.superfish.com.au
Katrina van Eyk's Contact Information:
Aquatic Mentors - https://www.aquaticmentors.com.au/
Facebook - Aquatic Mentors
Regional Swim Clinics - www.regionalswimclinics.com.au
Email – [email protected]
Facebook - Regional Swim Clinics
Aquatic Mentors Ebook Link: https://www.regionalswimclinics.com.au/top-10-tips-for-aquatic-professionals/
Karen 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 Karen Baildon.
Karen grew up at the Palm Beach Olympic pool walking the deck with her mother who coached the squad kids and her father Sprint Champion and Gold medalist at the Mexico Olympic games for the 100 and 200m freestyle. She helped her mother coach teaching butterfly to the other swimmers when she was 8 years old.
She won state medals as an age group swimmer while also training in ballet. The pool eventually won, drawing her back into the water where she has built an amazing career and legacy.
Karen married Commonwealth champion Andrew Baildon and when Andrew retired from competing on Australian Teams for 10 years in 1996, they opened their first swim school at 24 years old. They now run 5 privately owned indoor facilities in South East Queensland and this year celebrate 25 years of the Superfish swim schools.
The husband-and-wife team are very hands on with their facilities and love to be involved with everything from construction, marketing, building, and training their team to the front desk and even scrubbing the change rooms.
After a big health scare in 2011 Karen has had to rebuild her strength and fitness and prides herself on what she has been able to achieve.
Through today’s episode Karen shares some insights into her work as well as her thoughts on swimming and where she see’s swimming moving to in the future.
Please share the hidden gems you find in Karen’s interview on our Facebook page, Aquatic Mentors and you will find all her contact details listed at the end of the show notes.
If you want to share your aquatic story, please contact me via my email: [email protected]
I have launched a selection of master classes which cover a variety of topics relating to swim teaching and coaching at Regional Swim Clinics Training Academy.
These courses can be found on my website: www.regionalswimclinics.com.au and by clicking on courses.
All the courses are designed to be easy on your wallet and time while giving you a wealth of knowledge to take and implement in your next lesson or squad session.
So, lets dive in and find out about Karen’s journey in swimming.
Karen Baildon’s Contact Information:
Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenbaildon/
Website: www.superfish.com.au
Katrina van Eyk's Contact Information:
Aquatic Mentors - https://www.aquaticmentors.com.au/
Facebook - Aquatic Mentors
Regional Swim Clinics - www.regionalswimclinics.com.au
Email – [email protected]
Facebook - Regional Swim Clinics
Aquatic Mentors Ebook Link: https://www.regionalswimclinics.com.au/top-10-tips-for-aquatic-professionals/
The podcast currently has 71 episodes available.