Aquatic Mentors Katrina van Eyk

Hello and welcome to the Aquatic PD Podcast. I am your host Katrina van Eyk and it is great to be talking to you via a podcast again.As we are starting fresh with our rebrand, I wanted to take the opportunity to introduce myself and the podcast to the new listeners and update our loyal followers on what is new.

Podcast Episode – Jade EdmistoneWelcome to another episode of the Aquatic Mentors podcast. I am your host, Katrina van Eyk.In this episode I interview a highly accomplished swimmer who began to made headway in the sport at 16 years of age and is now an entrepreneur, an author, a motivational speaker, and a performance coach. So, please extend a big welcome to the podcast for Jade Edmistone.Jade joined her local swimming club at the age of 8 where her natural affinity and love for the water developed. As a late bloomer it wasn’t till the age of 16 that Jade started making headway in the sport but after the tragic loss of a close friend and her resilient battle with depression she quite at the age of 18. Two years on in 2002, aged 20 Jade set her sights on becoming the fastest women in the world and returned to the pool once again. With exceptional focus and drive, Jade’s goal was achieved when she broke her first world record in 2004 becoming the fastest women every over the 50m backstroke.Jade continued her dominance over sprint breaststroke breaking 5 world records and winning 3 world titles between 2004 and 2006 before retiring in 2009.After a lengthy battle with serious mental illness issue since retirement Jade, a mother of two beautiful daughters had to fight her way back to health as she navigated her difficult transition from elite sport to normality. Sharing her story in a powerful book, Fish our of Water Jade now continues her passionate involvement in sport.  Through today’s episode Jade shares some insights into her career 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 Jade’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.comSo, let’s dive in and find out more about Jade’s journey in swimming. Jade Edmistone’s Contact Information: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jade-edmistone-201965aa/Website: https://www.getoncore.com.au/ Katrina van Eyk's Contact Information:Aquatic Mentors - https://www.aquaticmentors.com.au/Facebook - Aquatic MentorsRegional Swim Clinics - www.regionalswimclinics.com.auEmail – regionalswimclinics@outlook.comFacebook - Regional Swim Clinics Aquatic Mentors Ebook Link: https://www.regionalswimclinics.com.au/top-10-tips-for-aquatic-professionals/

Podcast Episode – Charlotte WoodsWelcome to another episode of the Aquatic Mentors podcast. I am your host, Katrina van Eyk.In this episode I interview an expert in personal branding and someone who enjoys focusing on athlete’s and their sponsorship opportunities. So, please extend a big welcome to the podcast for Charlotte Woods.Charlotte is passionate about elevating the athlete pathway through personal brand development. In her role as General Manager and content developer at The Brand Builders, she empowers athletes with the knowledge, skills and resources needed to confidently identify and activate their brand.She has personally mentored hundreds of professional and elite athletes in their brand development in Australia and around the globe. Charlotte combines strategy and a creative approach to help athletes identify their unique value and leverage their brand to achieve their vision and goals.With a Masters in writing and the co-author of The Athlete Brand, Charlotte designs and delivers Athlete Brand education programs for local and international sporting organisations.Through today’s episode Charlotte shares some insights into her career as well as her thoughts on athlete sponsorship and where she see’s swim schools can provide sponsorship opportunities for swimmers of all levels.Please share the hidden gems you find in Charlotte’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.comSo, let’s dive in and find out more about Charlotte’s journey in swimming.Charlotte Wood’s Contact Information: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlotte-f-woods Website: www.thebrandbuilders.com.auKatrina van Eyk's Contact Information:Aquatic Mentors - https://www.aquaticmentors.com.au/Facebook - Aquatic MentorsRegional Swim Clinics - www.regionalswimclinics.com.auEmail – regionalswimclinics@outlook.comFacebook - Regional Swim Clinics Aquatic Mentors Ebook Link: https://www.regionalswimclinics.com.au/top-10-tips-for-aquatic-professionals/

Podcast Episode – Tammy van Wisse 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 experienced marathon swimming in many environments from the open water to the Murray River. With her spirit of adventure, she has broken many records and achieved several amazing firsts. So, please extend a big welcome to the podcast for Tammy van Wisse.Tammy is a master at setting and completing long-term goals with many of her swims covering long distances like her swim down the Murray River in Australia which covered 2438km and took 106 days to complete.  In 2006 Tammy followed in the footsteps of her idol Gertrude Jacobs and swam 35 miles from New York City to Sandy Hook breaking Gertrude’s 81-year-old record with a time of 5 hours and 6 minutes. Tammy shared her passion for open water swimming with her brother John and in 1994 they were the first brother/sister combination to swim the English Channel with John completing the swim in 8 hours and 17 minutes and Tammy completing the swim in 8 hours and 32 minutes. Throughout her amazing career in swimming, Tammy has advocated for environmental awareness around waterways and now shares her impactful story with others in her motivational talks.  Through today’s episode, Tammy shares some insights into her career as well as her thoughts on swimming and where she thinks swimming is moving to in the future.Please share the hidden gems you find in Tammy’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 (mailto:regionalswimclinics@outlook.com)So, let’s dive in and find out more about Tammy’s journey in swimming.   Tammy van Wisse Contact Information:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tammy-van-wisse-22680052/ Katrina van Eyk's Contact Information:Aquatic Mentors - https://www.aquaticmentors.com.au/Facebook - Aquatic MentorsRegional Swim Clinics - www.regionalswimclinics.com.auEmail – regionalswimclinics@outlook.comFacebook - Regional Swim ClinicsAquatic Mentors Ebook Link: https://www.regionalswimclinics.com.au/top-10-tips-for-aquatic-professionals/ (https://www.regionalswimclinics.com.au/top-10-tips-for-aquatic-professionals/) 

Season 3 Podcast Episode 2 – Joy Symons 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 experienced swimming in many environments from the pool to open water and swimming in ice water. Swimming in these ever-changing environments has given her the opportunity to learn more about the sport and more about herself and what it takes to get out of her comfort zone and succeed. So, please extend a big welcome to the podcast for Joy Symons.Joy has over 20 years of international experience in the aquatic industry as an athlete, coach, teacher, presenter, company director and author. An Australian representative swimmer, Joy developed a successful learn to swim program for her company, Aqualification & Fitness, that prepares students for various aquatic sports as well as educates children and parents on water safety. She has written a water safety play for school children (Billabong Dreaming), a book for parents (Sink or Swim: Water Safety and Swimming Lessons Guide for Parents) and hosts a podcast for Swimming and Water Safety Teachers and Managers, called the Joy of Aquatics. This aquatic professional is also a Marathon and Ice swimmer. An inspirational leader in aquatics, Joy was the 2014 & 2019 Queensland Austswim Presenter of the year, 2019 National Austswim Presenter of the year, and was the first female President of the Central QLD Swimming Association. Through today’s episode Joy 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 Joy’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 (mailto:regionalswimclinics@outlook.com)So, let’s dive in and find out more about Joy’s journey in swimming.   Joy Symons Contact Information:Email: joy@aqualification.com.auLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joysymons/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/joysymons/)Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/symons.joyPodcast: https://thejoyofaquatics.podbean.com/ (https://thejoyofaquatics.podbean.com/)Ice Mile Article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-06-29/joy-symons-rockhampton-swam-ice-mile-thredbo-for-40th-birthday/100249066Website: http://www.aqualification.com.au/ (http://www.aqualification.com.au/) Katrina van Eyk's Contact Information:Aquatic Mentors - https://www.aquaticmentors.com.au/Facebook - Aquatic MentorsRegional Swim Clinics - www.regionalswimclinics.com.auEmail – regionalswimclinics@outlook.comFacebook - Regional Swim ClinicsAquatic Mentors Ebook Link: https://www.regionalswimclinics.com.au/top-10-tips-for-aquatic-professionals/ (https://www.regionalswimclinics.com.au/top-10-tips-for-aquatic-professionals/)

Podcast Episode – Gary Barclay 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 after being told he was throwing his life away for pursuing a career in aquatics has now built a career and a business around swimming and is passionate about helping others in the industry whether that be Swim Teachers, coaches or swimmers achieve their full potential in the sport. So, please extend a big welcome to the podcast for Gary Barclay.Gary has been involved in swimming all his life. From a national level competitive swimmer in the 80’s Gary turned to coaching in 1990 and became one the most successful coaches of junior and age group swimmers over the next 12 years. Since then, Gary has focused on the administration and management of the sport of swimming as well as mentoring and developing swimming coaches and is actively involved at a Club, State and National level in both competitive swimming and in the management and growth of swim schools.Gary was CEO at Nunawading Swimming Club for 17 years and is now the General Manager Performance Pathways for Swimming Australia. Through today’s episode Gary shares some insights into his work as well as his thoughts on swimming and where he see’s swimming moving to in the future.Please share the hidden gems you find in Gary’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 (mailto:regionalswimclinics@outlook.com)So, let’s dive in and find out more about Gary’s journey in swimming.   Gary Barclay’s Contact Information:Email: admin@goldclassswimming.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garyabarclay/ Website: https://www.goldclassswimming.com/ Katrina van Eyk's Contact Information:Aquatic Mentors - https://www.aquaticmentors.com.au/Facebook - Aquatic MentorsRegional Swim Clinics - www.regionalswimclinics.com.auEmail – regionalswimclinics@outlook.comFacebook - Regional Swim ClinicsAquatic Mentors Ebook Link: https://www.regionalswimclinics.com.au/top-10-tips-for-aquatic-professionals/ (https://www.regionalswimclinics.com.au/top-10-tips-for-aquatic-professionals/)