Coaching Qualifications
- MSc Coaching
- ASA Coach
- ASA Club Coach
- ASA Advanced Teacher
Coaching Background
Devon Senior Coach of the Year - For outstanding contribution to sport
- Professional Triathlon and Swimming Coach since 1987
- Director of Swimming and Triathlon - Kelly College (2000-Current)
- National High Performance Centre Coaching Staff - University of Bath (1997-99)
- Beijing Paralympic Games - Coaching Staff (2008)
- GB team 'European Open water swimming Cup' - Head Coach (Navia, Spain 2008)
- World IPC Championships, Durban, South Africa - Coaching Staff (2006)
- World Class Age Group Swimming - Coaching staff (2005-6)
- World Class Performance - Disability Swimming - Coaching Staff (2005-Current)
- World Class Performance - Triathlon - Consultant Coach (2000-6)
Coaching philosophy
Robin with athletes
To be in a position to help people is extremely rewarding. Whether you are an Olympic athlete or not EVERYONE deserves opportunities to improve their performance. I have been inspired by so many people over the years and it is not the most talented individuals that have left their mark, but those who have overcome many obstacles and adversities in their quest to achieve personal dreams and goals. Although coaching involves many components which helps lead to a specific improvement in performance, to me, it is still very important to make this process fun, challenging, stimulating, rewarding, satisfying and enjoyable.
Sporting Achievements Highlights - Swimming
- Olympic Record - 200m IM, Los Angeles 1984
- Commonwealth Silver Medal - 200IM, Brisbane 1982
- European Championship Finals, 1983,1985
- Current World Record - 15hrs 35min Two way English Channel Relay Swim,1985
- Masters World Records - 100m IM, 200m IM, 400m IM, 1500Freestyle
Sporting Achievements Highlights - Triathlon
- World Championships, 1991, 1993 Team Gold, first out of the water
- European Olympic Distance Championships, 1992, 5th place, first out of the water
- European 1/2 Ironman Championships,1989, 7th place, first out of the water
- European Grand Prix Series - 2nd Overall, five 1st place wins, 1993
- Wildflower, USA, 1/2 Ironman, 1991, 2nd place
- British Champion, Sprint distance, 1994
- Hawaii Ironman, finished!! 1994
Televised Events
- BBC SUPERTEAMS - Water Sports UK Champions 1985
- BBC SUPERSTARS - UK Champion, 1985
- BBC INTERNATIONAL SUPERSTARS - International Champion 1985
- ITV SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST, 1985
Course Feedback
'Just want to start by telling you how inspiring your camp was, it feels rewarding to know how good the camp was for both our mental and physical fitness. Liz I really didn't think I'd be riding 80K a week after getting on my first road bike and Patrick and I were so amazed that we were able to do the half marathon after four days of intensive training.'
Patrick & Ceri (UK) WW Tri Camp March 08
'Thanks to all the staff and their successful efforts - For me it's my years coaching in a two week package and, as always, comprehensively complete. My new friends and my old friends, a splendid mix of talents and interesting personalities, it was great to meet and see you all again. Many thanks for the overwhelming support during the Wednesday dinner party - a moment I shall never forget.'
Jon (UK) WW Tri camp March 07
'I just wanted to drop you a line to say thank you very much for the past 2 weeks - I had an absolutely fantastic time and got so much out of it....
Can't wait until next year already'
Jo (UK) WW Tri camp March 07
'Sadly, back home and missing the camp already, hopefully next time I can stay until the end. I just wanted to say thanks so much to you and Robin and the team for making my time in La Santa really productive as well as great fun. Even in my short time there I really feel that I have made great progress and that everything that I learnt on the camp in October seems to have paid dividends. I feel so much stronger, faster and more confident than I did last year.'
Amanda (UK) WW Tri camp March 07
'To the Brew team a massive thank you for an inspirational week, I learnt so much, now all I have to do is keep focussed and use what I learnt!'
Judy (UK) WW Tri camp March 07
'The camp was really good and half of it was you and us together, great team! Thank you all for support and laughs'
Lena (SWE) WW Tri camp March 07
'Well got my open water 1500 down from 29min to 27 so although not off to Beijing in August (it’s my birthday anyway so a bit busy) pretty pleased'
Jay (UK) WW Tri Camp Oct 07
