Alina Graham

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 been involved in both the learn to swim and coaching sides of aquatics and has spread the knowledge of aquatics across Queensland and many more countries. So, please extend a big welcome to the podcast for Alina Graham.

Alina has been involved with aquatics in some way since turning 16 and after a baptism of cold water she started working with her coach running the learn to swim connected with his program. Using the skills, she learnt Alina began training new swim teachers and worked part time in the education department.

Alina had the ambition to become an Olympic swimming coach until the passing of a friend made her reassess what she wanted from her life. A short break from the industry helped her realise how much she missed the interaction and the achievements of her swimmers.

With her wealth of knowledge Alina has been called on to advise and rewrite a number of aquatic courses and programs.

Recovering from her own health scare Alina now runs the facility at Quilpie in outback Queensland. Alina enjoys bringing swimming lessons and other fun aquatic activities to her rural community and finds her community is highly engaged when it comes to aquatics.

Through today’s episode Alina shares some insights into her work as well as her thoughts on swimming and where she see’s swimming moving to in the future.

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

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So, let’s dive in and find out more about Alina’s journey in swimming.  

Alina Graham’s Contact Information:

Email: quilpie@allaboutaquatics.com.au

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/AlinaGraham

Facebook: All About Aquatics – Quilpie

Website: www.allaboutaquatics.com.au

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 – regionalswimclinics@outlook.com

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