E6 - Alan Lynn. Exploring the vision for the future of Coach Development in Great Britain

In this episode of The Coaches Lane, Alan Lynn, the Head of Performance Coach Development for Aquatics GB, shares his extensive journey in aquatics. He emphasises the importance of curiosity, persistence, and continuous learning in coaching. He discusses the need for coaches to take an active role in their development, the characteristics that define successful coaches, and the balance between aspirations and realistic goals in coaching. Alan also highlights the significance of health and well-being for coaches and outlines the exciting future of coaching in Great Britain, with a focus on collaboration and support for coaches at all levels. 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/⁠⁠