Coach - Andrea Wright

Andrea Wright

Academy Coordinator @ Swan Pool Buckingham

Squads - All Buckingham based

No. Years coaching:
Have been involved on poolside since the 1980s in one way or another. Started as the teacher taking school pupils to the local pool for their lessons. Since 1994 have been teaching swimming in Aylesbury. Also been involved with Bletchley & District SC since 1990s teaching learn to swim (LTS) and helping with squad coaching

My Aims:
To try and give my best to all life’s challenges

Qualifications:
Swimming - ASA Level 2 Teacher, ASA Level 1 Synchro, ASA Lane Coach and ASA J2 official, BA Open University Certificate of Education (Secondary School Teacher)

Sporting successes/achievements:
Not really considered to be sporty!!

Finest sporting moment:
Have done Aspire Channel Swim for several times, also took part in 12mile Midnight Walk 2010/2011

Sporting heroes:
Back in the day - Jimmy Connors and Ilie Nastase

Favourite sport other than swimming:
Watching Tennis

Words that best describe you:
Persistent, Conscientious

Most prized possession:
Possessions can be replaced but treasure all memories of my Mum

Biggest influence on career of swimming coaching:
Sue Parker and Kevin Brooks

Biggest passion away from swimming:
Genealogy

Ultimate ambition:
To live my life to the best of my ability to make me and mine happy

Tip for the top:
“Practice, practice and more practice results in perfection”