Episode 93: Angela Wilson - Angela's Swim School

The Drive Phase Podcast

In today's episode, James speaks to Angela Wilson, a former international swimmer who competed in World, European, and Commonwealth competitions. Angela was also selected to Team GB in 1991 and 1996. She is also the CEO of the franchise Angela's Swim School. 

Combining her success in swimming and her desire to change lives through it, Angela's Swim School was born. The swim school teaches children from as young as 4 months how to swim, and offers swimming lessons to all ages and abilities, including adults.

In a nutshell, James and Angela speak about:

  • Angela's domination in Scottish swimming for 10 years after swimming competitively from age 5
  • How the strong foundation of swimming was instilled in her by her mother
  • The pathway one should take in pursuit of being an International swimmer
  • Pains and upset in her sporting career and how she bounced back
  • Steps as to how she transitioned from an instructor to a mature franchise
  • The ideal profile of a franchisee they look for
  • How to deal with the day-to-day inevitable disappointments 

… and so much more! 

Check out Angela's Swim School:

Website: http://angelasswimschool.com 

LinkedIn: Angela's Swim School LinkedIn  

Facebook: Angela's Swim School 

Connect with Angela:

LinkedIn:Angela Beckford (Pendrich)

Connect with James:

Instagram: @james_ventures

Facebook: Coordinate Sports FB Page

LinkedIn: James Moore

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