Podcast Episode – Ross Gage

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 learnt from the best in the industry and has made a massive contribution to the way the aquatic industry runs today.

Please welcome to the podcast Ross Gage.

Ross started his swimming journey in learn to swim lessons with the legend Laurie Lawrence in country Queensland where he developed his love for swimming and teaching. Ross has since had a list of roles in the aquatic industry including owning his own swim school, coaching, CEO of Australian Swimming Coaches and Teachers Association, Swim Australia, and Australian Swim Schools Association.

Early in his career Ross received a Bachelor of Human Movement Studies (Education) specializing in psychosocial aspects of children in sport and physical recreation and became a Tutor of Physical Ed. Student teachers in the Dept. of Human Movement Studies. He continued to develop his skills by completing aquatic courses and qualifying as a Silver licence coach for swimming.

Ross’s list of professional positions, events he has played a role in developing, achievements as well as lectures and publications he has written in his aquatic journey is enough to make anyone’s mouth drop. He has had a massive impact on the aquatic industry in so many diverse ways and he has not finished yet.

During our talk Ross mentions his induction into the United States Swim School Associations Hall of Fame in 2017 as one of his biggest highlights and I can understand why.

Even though Ross has reached big heights in swimming career he is still very humble and enjoys watching his partners grandchildren take part in their first swimming lessons.

Normally when I record my interviews with guests, I spend time getting to know them before rolling into the podcast questions. This includes small talk and a quick catch up for those that I have met before. I do not normally include these introduction conversations in the podcast, but Ross shared such amazing information with me that I new I needed to include it in the recording.

I learnt so much from my interview with Ross and I would love to learn what comments or points inspired you so please share them on our Facebook page, Aquatic Mentors and you will find all of Ross’s contact details listed at the end of the show notes.

If you want to share your aquatic story, please contact me via my email: regionalswimclinics@outlook.com as I would love to know my audience better by sharing your journey in swimming.

So, let’s jump into my interview with Ross Gage as he is sharing his thoughts on the advantages of technology in swim schools.

Ross Gage’s Contact Information:

Email: ross.gage@aussieaquatics.com.au

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-gage-41b37817/

Katrina van Eyk's Contact Information:

Aquatic Mentors - https://www.aquaticmentors.com.au/

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Regional Swim Clinics - www.regionalswimclinics.com.au

Email - info@regionalswimclinics.com.au

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