Stronger Together: How STA Membership Benefits Swimming Teachers
What does it mean to be part of a professional swimming community? Mark McNichol, STA’s Member of the Year, dives into the benefits of membership, how it supports professional growth, and why every swimming teacher should consider joining.
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Lighting up the deep end - The WellyWeight story
The family behind WellyWeight share how a playful idea from their daughter turned a homemade dive toy into a glowing hit with kids, parents, and swimming teachers alike.
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Learning to swim in Australia
Rhiannon Kocmar from SWIM Coaches & Teachers Australia discusses learning to swim in Australia, the challenges, the initiatives and programmes offered.
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The power of UGC: How user-generated content is shaping the future of marketing
What exactly is user-generated content, and why is it making waves in marketing? In this episode, Valerie Yeun, Paid Media Manager at Big Wave Marketing, explains its benefits, shares examples, and explores how tech, trends, and emerging platforms are driving the future of UGC in 2025.
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The benefits of video stroke analysis
Stuart Hacker from the Swim Cube discusses the benefits of video stroke analysis - how it works, who it’s for, how it can help you improve, and why you might want to give it a try.
Welcome to the STA podcast, discussing all things swimming, lifesaving, first aid and leisure operations. Join the STA team and a special guest each episode to dive deeper into a specific area or topic within the wonderful world of leisure.