
Importance of Water Safety
Alex Barrett, STA’s Head of Aquatics, sits down with Leon Fryer from Swimyourswim to spread awareness of water safety and explore how teachers can keep learners safe in the water.

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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 topic within the wonderful world of leisure.
Unknown Host hosts STA Podcast, a leisure show with 33 episodes published.

Alex Barrett, STA’s Head of Aquatics, sits down with Leon Fryer from Swimyourswim to spread awareness of water safety and explore how teachers can keep learners safe in the water.

In this episode, we sit down with Alex Barrett, STA’s new Head of Aquatics, for an introductory conversation to help you get to know him and his role within the organisation.

In this episode, Jodie Davis and Emma explore the importance of play, a child’s swimming journey, and how early experiences in the pool support development and confidence in the water.

In this episode, STA’s Zoe Cooper is joined by Amelia Jordan from CoursePro to explore how digital tools are transforming swimming teaching, improving the learner experience and supporting swim schools in their day-to-da

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In this episode, STA's Director of Education, Kayle Brightwell, is joined by Melona Headley from Bold Waters, discussing what is cultural competency and raising awareness on the importance for all.

Join STA’s Water Safety Ambassador, Mike Goody, as he sits down with a very special guest and longtime friend, Dave Candler, STA’s CEO. Both celebrating ten years with STA, Mike and Dave skip the formal interview and jus

For 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.

Zoe 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 fa

STA legend Mike Goody sits down and reflects on the past 10 years of being an STA ambassador.

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In 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 mem

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During 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 exp

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Join Kayle Brightwell and Chris Rees from World of Swimming as they dive into the ins and outs of running a successful swim school. From recruiting and developing swim teachers to managing day-to-day operations, this epi

The podcast is about open water swimming, what there is to love about open water, how we can enjoy it safely and what you need to get started.
Lauren
clinical animal behaviourist · Lazy Dog Restaurant and Bar
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Zoe
registered dietitian · The Runa School
1 appearance on this show
Dr. Josh
Clinical Instructor of Practice · Resvita
1 appearance on this show
Sarah Cox
Halliwick Association of Swimming Therapy
1 appearance on this show
Sam Green
President · Swim Sure Insurance
1 appearance on this show
Sara Byrne
Technical Education Manager · Miami Hurricane
1 appearance on this show
Sarah Green
Certified High-Conflict Divorce Coach and Family Law Non-Attorney Mediator · Swim England Qualifications
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