Aquatic Mentors

Podcast Episode – Josh Barila 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 is relatively fresh into the industry but is already making a big impact for swimming in country Victoria. So, please extend a big welcome to the podcast for Josh Barila. Josh began his swimming career in the learn to swi...

Podcast Episode – Brendan Keogh 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 in the aquatics field as a coach and several achievements as a coach working with disabled swimmers so, please extend a big welcome to the podcast for Brendan Keogh. Brendan began his swimmin...

Podcast Episode – Shannon Townsend 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 in the aquatics field and brings her love for swimming and yoga together to build programs that encourage and calm young swimmers, so please extend a big welcome to the podcast for Shannon...

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 in the aquatics field as both a Para Swimmer and a diversity and inclusion expert so please extend a big welcome to the podcast for Matthew Haanappel. Matthew has had an amazing career in swimming representing Australia sin...

Hello everyone, Welcome back to the Aquatic Mentors Podcast for season 2. I am so excited to be back and sharing many more wonderful interviews with aquatic professionals across Australia and the world. Keep a look out for my new E book - Season 1 - Top 10 Tips for Aquatic Professionals. You can download your copy at the websites listed below. Please share your thoughts on the podcast episodes on...

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 Ton...

Podcast Episode – Paul Fernee 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 implementing aquatics, recreation, sports facility management and community engagement within Local Government for the past twelve years. So please extend a big welcome to the podcast for Paul Fernee....

Podcast Episode – Tanya Allan 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 brought her knowledge from teaching studies to her swim teaching and her swim school. So please extend a big welcome to the podcast for Tanya Allan. While completing her teaching degree Tanya realised the standard cla...

Podcast Episode – Peter Tonkin 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 dedicated his life to giving back to the sport that gave him so much. So please extend a big welcome to the podcast for Peter Tonkin. Peter began his journey in swimming as a youngster and showed promise as a Breasts...

Podcast Episode – Ian Pope 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 in both learn to swim and coaching and has reached the heights of Platinum level swimming coach with swimmers medaling at the Olympics. So please extend a big welcome to the podcast for Ian Pope....

Podcast Episode – Lane Harrison Welcome to another episode of the Aquatic Mentors podcast. I am your host, Katrina van Eyk. In this episode I interview a tech specialist who with his team has developed software which is focused on customer retention in leisure centres and swim schools. So, please give a big welcome to the podcast to Lane Harrison. In 2014 when the company expanded its software to...

Podcast Episode – Rohan Taylor 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 with swimming in some way since his childhood covering many roles from swimmer, swim teacher, swim school owner, coach, state coach and now the acclaimed role of the Australia Dolphins Head Coach. So, p...

  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 more than 25 years of experience in the aquatics field so please extend a big welcome to the podcast for Debby Tattoli. Debby is an Advanced Level Coach, Swim Australia Course Presenter, Swim Australia Advisory Committee member and asctaNSW...

Podcast Episode – Joanne Love Welcome to another episode of the Aquatic Mentors podcast. I am your host, Katrina van Eyk. In this episode I interview an industry professional with 25 years of experience as a high-performance expert both in and out of swimming who knows what it takes to succeed in any environment. So please extend a big welcome to the podcast for Joanne Love. Joanne is passionate a...

Podcast Episode – Fiona Stewart 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 in a short time has gained extensive experience in the aquatic industry so please extend a big welcome to the podcast for Fiona Stewart. After graduating Learn to Swim lessons Fiona moved onto a competitive swimming tea...

Podcast Episode – Jason Hellwig 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 in sports administration and development so please extend a big welcome to the podcast for Jason Hellwig. Jason’s achievements in the administration of sport began early in his career when he...

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 wi...

Podcast Episode – Amanda Maher 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 in the aquatics field and volunteering for community organisations so please extend a big welcome to the podcast for Amanda Maher. She has been teaching swimming since 2002 and during this tim...

Podcast Episode – Emma Lawrence Welcome to another episode of the Aquatic Mentors podcast. I am your host, Katrina van Eyk. In this episode I interview a woman who has dedicated her life to swimming and water safety, the amazing Emma Lawrence. Emma joined the family business during her years in high school and made a big impact on the business while studying at University bringing the knowledge an...

  Podcast Episode – Kelly Perkins Welcome to another episode of the Aquatic Mentors podcast. I am your host, Katrina van Eyk. In this episode I interview a young lady who has been involved in many levels of the Australian aquatic industry and who also spent time swimming and coaching in USA. Kelly Perkins is an experienced Marketing Research Consultant with a demonstrated history of working in the...

Podcast Episode – Taya Phillips and Kathy Parton Hello and welcome to the Aquatic Mentors podcast. I am your host, Katrina van Eyk. In this episode I interview two ladies who are at the head of the Aquatics and Recreation Victoria Office. Taya Phillips is the Member Services and Event Coordinator and Kathy Parton is the Chief Executive Officer at ARV. While not having a background in swimming thes...

  Podcast Episode – Danielle Taylor Welcome to another episode of the Aquatic Mentors podcast. I am your host, Katrina van Eyk. In this episode I interview a young lady who is a big advocate for the regional and rural swimming industry. My guest, Danielle Taylor swam started her swimming journey in her small country town of Alpha which is 14 hours west of Brisbane. Danielle developed her swimming...

  Podcast Episode – Tori Karg de Almeida Interview Hello and welcome to another episode of the Aquatic Mentors podcast. I’m your host, Katrina van Eyk. Today I chat with a lady with many talents and a strong passion to help the aquatic industry. Tori Karg de Almeida has been teaching swimming for 20 years and is the owner of Aquamad Swim School in South Africa. During her years of swim teaching To...

Podcast Episode – Michael de Souza Hi, and welcome to another episode of the Aquatic Mentors podcast. It's great to have you onboard, I’m your host Katrina van Eyk and today we're going to be talking to the amazing Michael de Souza. Now Michael de Souza is a Caribbean born man who lives in London. He's fantastic swim teacher, who's using his background to expand and encourage kids to swim in a rea...

Podcast Interview – Kristy Manton In this episode I speak with Kristy Manton one of the owners of Sweeney’s Swim School in Altona in Melbourne, Victoria. Kristy started teaching at Sweeny’s Swim School from 16 and after graduating she worked in other facilities where she worked her way up to assistant manager of large-scale aquatic centres. When it came time for her children to learn to swim Krist...