Qualifications and Experience

• Silver Licence Swimming Coach. Coached with Southern Cross Brindabella for two years and worked with Shane Gould in conducting and leading swimming clinics. 

• Bachelor of Arts (ANU), Graduate Certificate in Applied Science (Sports Coaching) University of Queensland (established by AIS for elite and high performance coaches).  Study units included Contemporary Issues in Coaching, Skill Acquisition & Movement Analysis for Coaches, Functional Anatomy & Biomechanics for Coaches, Sport Psychology & the Coaching Process, Exercise Physiology for Coaches. Article on movement analysis published in Swimming in Australia (Coaches Journal June 2004).

Swimmer Achievements/Highlights to Date

• Being part of the team that coached Tuggeranong swimmers to the 2004, 2005, 2006 & 2007 ACT President’s Cup – the symbol of the best all-round club in the ACT. 

• Helping Tuggeranong swimmers medal at NSW Country and Age Championhips.

Coaching Ambitions and Goals

• To assist swimmers to achieve their highest potential regardless of ability or performance goals. 

• To assist the coaching team at Tuggeranong to lift the club’s performance locally, in NSW and at the Australia National Age and Open Championship level.   

Philosophies

• David is especially concerned about using the best scientific and coaching information to assist all swimmers to have excellent and graceful technique.  He is particularly interested in the coaching paradigm of coaches Professor Bill Boomer and Milt Nelms which he believes can assist both development swimmers and elite performance athletes to achieve the best results

Favorite Quote

“The fact is, that the athletes who came to me ready to learn, ready to listen, ready to act on what they learned and try it my way, even if it was more challenging, more difficult than they imagined, were ready to get more out of our program. And they were my favorites.”  John Leonard, Executive Director, American Swim Coaches Association.

Other 

Like many others, David's involvement in swimming began through his children. All three made State Age finals at an early age, with two becoming Country and State Medallists. Two went on to be National Age Swimmers and finalists while the third represented the ACT in Cross Country Running. All three have competed university degrees in various fields (which David believes shows how swimming can aid, not hinder, academic excellence). He has also been a committee member of three ACT clubs over 16 years including President of Telopea for three years and was ACT Competitions Coordinator for three years introducing several changes of benefit to ACT swimmers. He loves good rock music, blues, contemporary jazz, home renovation and building. Favourite TV programs are Law and Order and Top Gear .