Podcast Episode – Nancy and Tony Shaw

Welcome to another episode of the Aquatic Mentors podcast. I am your host, Katrina van Eyk.

In this episode I interview a husband and wife team who have touched ever part of the wonderful aquatic industry. So please welcome Nancy and Tony Shaw to the podcast.

Nancy began her career in swimming after marrying Tony. She brought her customer service skills to Tony’s swim schools and together they built a fantastic carer in swimming.

Her amazing list of achievements in the industry are:

· Raised 3 lovely children who all took part in swimming

· Owner operator of Tony Shaw’s Swim School for 22 years

· She has attended all Swim Australia conferences presenting at 6

· Organised and presented at, NSW ASCTA teaching stream conference in 2000

· Presented Swim Australia Courses on behalf of ASCTA (SAT & B&T)

· Presented at International Swim Schools Conference Phuket, 2014

· Member of Swim Australia ACE (Aquatic Community Experts) since 2014

· Swim Australia Advisory Committee member since 2016

· Representative to National Swimming and Water Safety Forum, May 2017

· Representative NSW Government Water Safety Forum, May 2017

· Represented ASCTA/Swim Australia to ATO re GST Free Swimming Lessons

· Represented ASCTA/Swim Australia to FWA re Fitness Industry Award update

· Attended International Swim School Conference – Hamilton Island 2018

Tony began swimming when he was young and achieved medals at National level competitions. He than took his swimming success and expanded into the coaching field helping other swimmers reach major senior and junior swimming teams including the Olympics, Commonwealth Games and World Championships.

Tony’s inspiration list of achievements are:

§ Performance accredited Coach

§ President Australian Swimming Coaches and Teachers Association: Nov 2013 to Nov 2020

§ Life Member ASCTA

§ Board member: Australian Swimming Coaches and Teachers Association: 39 years

§ ASCTA Australian representative Coaching ring #93

§ Board member: ASCTA NSW (former Chairman), former Board Member Swimming NSW

§ Coaching experience: 41 years (since 1978)

§ Have placed swimmers on all major Senior (Olympics, Commonwealth Games, World Championships {Long and Short}, Pan Pacific Championships and Junior Teams

§ Australian Sports Medal Sydney 2000

§ Member SOPAC Swimming Club and former Head Coach

§ Private Swim School owner since 1978 (Tony Shaw’s Swim School, Toongabbie NSW).

§ Director of Holsworthy Aquatic Centre (NSW).

Nancy and Tony offer so much experience and wisdom to the industry and this podcast episode. They are a delightful couple who have dedicated their life to the aquatic industry helping to shape and expand the industry.

Through today’s episode Nancy and Tony share some insights into their work as well as their thoughts on swimming in Australia and where they see swimming moving to in the future.

Please share your thoughts on Nancy and Tony’s interview on our Facebook page, Aquatic Mentors and you will find their 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

So, let’s jump in and find out more about Nancy and Tony’s journey in swimming.

Nancy and Tony Shaw’s Contact Information:

Website: www.holsworthyswimming.com.au

Email: nancyshaw@tonyshaws.com.au

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tony-shaw-2879b213/

Katrina van Eyk's Contact Information:

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

Facebook - Aquatic Mentors

Regional Swim Clinics - www.regionalswimclinics.com.au

Email – regionalswimclinics@outlook.com

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