May 20, 2025
E5 - Mel Marshall. The journey from athlete to coach and reflecting on the lessons learned along the way
The Coaches LaneAbout this episode
In this episode of the Coaching Community Podcast, Mel Marshall shares her journey from being an Olympic swimmer to becoming a one of the most successful coaches globally. She discusses the importance of influence, communication, patience, and continuous learning in coaching, and shares some incredible stories with us! You can connect with Mel via Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melmarshallmassive/ Don't forget, one of Mel's former athletes, Olympic Champion Anna Hopkin, will be presenting at the AP Race London International 2025 as part of our Coach CPD, which you can find out more and register for here: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/ap-race-events/ap-race-london-international-2025-coach-cpd-saturday-24th-may-coach-cpd/e-ajmlre Contact the podcast team here: https://forms.gle/d1A2giJs2ir3eUnS7 Don't forget we have a wide range of resources on our coaching website including recommended books, podcasts and links to our CPDs. You can also sign up for our free wellbeing check in there too. https://aprace.club/pages/coaches-community For coaches looking to explore AP Race Plus, our club support platform that offers digital access to world class information for swimmers, parents and coaches, please email the team via coaches@aprace.club and we will be able to help support club, big or small, wherever you are located. You can also get a feel for the platform via our website here: https://plus.aprace.club/ Social pages: Follow us on Instagram and Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/apraceofficial https://www.facebook.com/groups/apracecoaches