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The 2025 GB Champs enter the final sessions. COTD continues. Nominations are as normal; we’ll announce the winner online tonight & make arrangements for delivery with the succesful coach!
Normal link to nominate:
gbswimcoaches.co.uk/coachoftheday/
#arenabscacoachoftheday

Good luck all 👍
April 20, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Today’s COTD winner is Chris Lee from Plymouth Leander, for the development of 18 year old Jack Brown who in the men's 100 fly came 2nd in 51.87 seconds, just 0.07 behind the winner. Top job Chris, well done!
Presented by BSCA Chair, Glenn Smith
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April 19, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Events scheduled to finish at 8.46pm tonight so we will again close nominations at 9.45pm!
Good luck everyone
gbswimcoaches.co.uk/coachoftheday/
#arenabscacoachoftheday
April 18, 2025 at 5:33 PM
COTD is Gary Humpage of Birmingham University for the outstanding performance of Ollie Morgan in the 100 Back yesterday recording 52.16, a WCQ standard & a fantastic British Record - well done Gary 👏🏼
Award was presented by GB National Coach, Steve Tigg.
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April 18, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Evening all - another night of exciting racing is upon us; who’ll be the coach of the day??
NB: Nominations close later at 9.45pm!!
Nominations only accepted from tonight’s performances!
Use gbswimcoaches.co.uk/coachoftheday/ to make your nomination …
Good luck all!
#arenabscacoachoftheday
April 17, 2025 at 5:19 PM
ARENA BSCA COTD winner for Wednesday 16.04.25 is Dave Hemmings from L’boro NPC for Abbie Wood & Max Litchfield’s wins in the 400 IM events in World Champs QT’s & Freya Colbert in same event, coming 2nd inside the WC Consideration time.
Well done Dave 👏🏼
#arenabscacoachoftheday
April 17, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to nominate!
The winner will be announced after warm up tomorrow morning
#arenabscacoachoftheday
April 16, 2025 at 8:15 PM
April 16, 2025 at 8:10 PM
April 16, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Reminder, nominations only accepted based upon tonight’s performances!
Who will come out on top tonight & have their name in lights tomorrow morning??
Nominations close at 9.15pm!!
Use gbswimcoaches.co.uk/coachoftheday/ to make your nomination …
Good luck all!
#arenabscacoachoftheday
April 16, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Some great racing.
Don't forget to get your nominations In.
gbswimcoaches.co.uk/coach-of-the...

#arenabscacoachoftheday
April 16, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Reminder, nominations only accepted based upon tonight’s performances!
Who will come out on top tonight & have their name in lights tomorrow morning??
That’s up to you!
Use gbswimcoaches.co.uk/coachoftheday/ to make your nomination …
Good luck all!
#arenabscacoachoftheday
April 16, 2025 at 6:24 PM
So here we go again - doors open at 6pm for COTD
gbswimcoaches.co.uk/coachoftheday/
April 16, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Arena BSCA Coach of the Day winner
DAY 1
Ryan Livingstone
AquaticsGB Manchester PC
Ryan received the most nominations citing James Guy’s 400 Free recording 3:46.64 (915 WA points, the highest of the day) plus swims of Emily Richards & Leah Schlosshan
#arenabscacoachoftheday
April 16, 2025 at 8:40 AM
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Austrian Olympian at three Games, Felix @felixauboeck , World/ European champion, fearless challenger and pace-maker to the best, has waved farewell to the fast lane - but not the sport in which he has excelled in
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Austrian, Loughborough-Based Ace Felix Auböck Waves Farewell To Fast Lane But Not To Swimming
"To my family: you never questioned the early mornings or countless weekends spent at swimming pools. Your unconditional support means everything. I am excited for the next chapter of my life ... I wi...
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April 14, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Starts in the finals session tonight!

gbswimcoaches.co.uk/coachoftheday/
April 15, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Tuesday is 1st day of finals @Aquatics_GB champs.
#arenabscacoachoftheday
will be open for business, accepting nominations.
Click on the QR Code below, on the venue scoreboard or on circulated flyers. Follow instructions to nominate your choice for that day! We’ll do the rest!
April 14, 2025 at 9:16 PM
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Research at behest of @BSCALtd found swim coaches often feeling overburdened, under-appreciated, lacking resources @NottmTrentUni - Coaches & federations now working on coach welfare & creating "environments where every coach can thrive"
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Research Leads To British Coaches & Swim Authorities Joining Hands To Build Better Working Environment For The Folk At The Coal Face Every Decade
"As we know the coaching profession is one of the corner stones of our sport and it's vital that coaches feel that their concerns are being heard and responded to." - Glenn Smith, the Chair of the BSC...
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March 22, 2025 at 7:08 AM
Joint statement from BSCA, Aquatics GB, Swim England, Swim Wales & Scottish Swimming following our research with Nottingham Trent University examining the mental health and well-being of swimming coaches. We're working together to improve coach welfare.

gbswimcoaches.co.uk/join-stateme...
March 21, 2025 at 1:29 PM
The BSCA is supporting this research and encouraging members to participate

gbswimcoaches.co.uk/bsca-support...
March 10, 2025 at 12:56 PM
BSCA members can make savings on tech in Dell’s Spring Sale (3rd March – 1st April 2025).

Enjoy 20% off limited-time savings on Dell’s Laptop / PC portfolio 💻 more details:

gbswimcoaches.co.uk/spring-sale-...
March 4, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Swim England is launching a new coaching strategy in 2025. Coaches, participants, parents and clubs are being given an invaluable opportunity to play an active role in shaping the future of coaching in aquatics.

Find out how you can participate: gbswimcoaches.co.uk/coaches-give...
January 31, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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SOS Fair Play Award for battling Injustice goes to the
@bscaltd.bsky.social - When coaches, swimmers and their parents end up on medication for mental breakdown & grief through lost jobs, opportunities & sport, time for governance (pro + amateur) reform
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Fair Play Award For Battling Injustice Goes To The BSCA & Members Who Faced An Unfair Fight
When coaches, swimmers and their parents end up on medication for stress, burnout, mental breakdown and loss of their sport as a result of the behaviour of amateur and/or professional governance figur...
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January 29, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Congratulations to BSCA Chair Glenn Smith, who has been inducted into the Swim England Hall of Fame this afternoon. Great job Glenn & well deserved! 👏🏼
November 30, 2024 at 4:33 PM
Swim England Coach Development Opportunity 🏊‍♀️

Join Swim England at the GoCardless National Winter Champs on Wed 4th Dec, 6:30pm, for a dedicated session on Coach Wellbeing.

If you can please sign up in advance link here : forms.office.com/e/64QnaC8GYG

All coaches welcome!
November 29, 2024 at 1:41 PM