Podcast Episode – Scott Wilson

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 had years of experience across all areas of aquatics so, please extend a big welcome to the podcast for Scott Wilson.

Scott tagged behind three older sisters when attending their swim squad sessions in Lower Hutt (New Zealand) during the 1960s. Simple play and water discovery in cold outdoor swimming pools became his playground each week while his siblings swam their sessions.

In his youth years he developed his own swimming under the coaching eyes of Mr Laing (Duncan Laing) at the Moana Pool in Dunedin (NZL).  A work ethic within a squad of like minded peers Scott found success in the NZL swim scene, winning national titles and representing NZL at different levels. Although not making the grade to swim at the pinnacle world meets, Scott appreciates the life lessons competitive swimming provided.

Unsure with what to do after a single year of university, with uncertainty and zero swim teaching experience, Scott moved to Canberra working with Australian swim coach Bill Robertson learning ‘the trade’ of swim coaching, swim teaching and swim school business.

Burley Griffin Swim Club and the Deakin Health Spa Swim School created Scott’s passion for the swimming industry. The sight of the red and yellow team uniform of BG became recognised throughout NSW and Australia as one of the leading clubs in this era.

Scott’s professional swimming pathway has now spanned 40 years embracing the scope of teacher, coach, swim school leader, swim school owner, private, council, industry presenter, mentor, program developer, single sites, multi sites, and everything in between.

He has always been a learner from both within and from outside our industry.

As the Teacher / Coach - how to improve, how to obtain results.

As the business owner – he is a considered risk taker, a decision maker, with a strong belief in staff and customer focus to drive growth and retention.

For a decade Scott held the role Head of Operations for multi-centre swim school organisations, Aquatic Achievers (Brisbane) and Carlile Swimming (Sydney)

These days Scott has his own swim school business helping schools and other swimming professionals find success. “I now have a strong desire to give back to the wider industry which has been so good to me and so good for me.”

To connect with Scott, jump on his website www.swimpeople.com.au.

Through today’s episode Scott shares some insights into his work as well as his thoughts on swimming in Australia and where he see’s swimming moving to in the future.

Please share the hidden gems you find in Scott’s interview on our Facebook page, Aquatic Mentors and you will find all his 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

Check out our website aquaticmentors.com.au for our Season 1 Ebook.

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

Scott Wilson’s Contact Information:

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-wilson-625615a5/

Website: www.swimpeople.com.au

Email: scott@swimpeople.com.au

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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Aquatic Mentors Ebook Link: https://www.regionalswimclinics.com.au/top-10-tips-for-aquatic-professionals/