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Welcome to the STA podcast, discussing all things swimming, lifesaving, first aid and leisure operations. Join the STA team and a special guest each episode to dive deeper into a specific area or topi... more
FAQs about STA Podcast:How many episodes does STA Podcast have?The podcast currently has 27 episodes available.
March 05, 2026Where a Career in Leisure Can Take YouFor this week’s podcast, in celebration of National Careers Week, the Qualification Development Team are talking about where a career in leisure can take you, and where their own journeys have led them....more27minPlay
February 24, 2026Andrew Simpson FoundationZoe joins Lauren and Josh from the Andrew Simpson Foundation to discuss the charities' mission and the development of Swim Free, a programme which delivers free swimming lessons to children and young people from naval families. ...more23minPlay
February 04, 202610 Years with Mike GoodySTA legend Mike Goody sits down and reflects on the past 10 years of being an STA ambassador....more27minPlay
January 21, 2026Bigwave GrowthIn this podcast, Jodie Davis is joined by Nick Masson from Bigwave Growth to discuss the benefits of their free remote Swim School Assessment and how organisations can grow their business. For more information, please contact Nick Masson at [email protected] or call on 07590564009....more54minPlay
January 07, 2026In partnership with UK ActiveIn this podcast, STA's own Zoe is joined by Tim Mathias, Strategic Lead of Inclusion at UK Active, where they both shine a spotlight on the strategic partnership between the two organisations and what it means to STA members. ...more25minPlay
December 10, 2025The Importance of Rotation in SwimmingJoining us on the podcast is Sarah Cox from the Halliwick Association of Swimming Therapy, discussing the importance of rotation in swimming, why is it important to learn rotation early in the swimming journey and tips on how teachers can develop this within their lessons....more1h 1minPlay
November 19, 2025Digital AwardsIn this episode, STA's Director of Digital Services, Brett Preston, and Lorna Crust from Aqua Kids talk about the Digital Awards system; its benefits and why more and more swim schools are joining....more18minPlay
November 05, 202510 Years of Swim Star: A Journey with Aquarius Swim SchoolIn this special episode, we celebrate 10 years of the Swim Star Swim School programme. Zoe speaks with Lisa Bousted from Aquarius Swim School, who was among the first to join the programme. Lisa will be discussing their journey; the importance of the Swim Star status; and the impact the Swim Star programme has had on their business. Become a Swim Star Swim School today!...more25minPlay
October 22, 2025How to Make the Most of Your InsuranceSpeakers: Sam Green & Kayle BrightwellInsurance can be confusing, but it doesn’t have to be. In this episode, we sit down with Sam Green, Director of Swim Sure Insurance, to break down everything from swim school insurance to public liability. Learn how to understand your policy and use it effectively to protect your business. ...more1h 25minPlay
September 24, 2025Guidance Documents ExplainedDuring this episode we are discussing industry best practice guidance documents, what are they, what do they mean, who do they apply to and what do we need to know. With Kayle Brightwell, Helen Done and STA technical expert Chris Bateman....more55minPlay
FAQs about STA Podcast:How many episodes does STA Podcast have?The podcast currently has 27 episodes available.