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Aquatic Mentors

by Katrina van Eyk

Katrina van Eyk is a Australian Swim Coaches and Teachers Association (ASCTA) qualified Swim Teacher, Bronze/Development level coach and presenter with experience in running rural swim schools, school swimming programs, a competitive swimming club and presenting ASCTA courses. In 2020 Katrina was announced as one of four Victorian finalists of the AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award. Katrina believes mentoring holds a key role in not only developing us as Swim Teachers and Coaches but also enhancing our industry,The Aquatic Mentor podcast will bring aquatic professionals together to learn from the experiences of others while developing a united industry through support and education.

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Episodes

  1. Introduction to Aquatic PD Podcast

    Hello and welcome to the Aquatic PD Podcast. I am your host Katrina van Eyk and it is great to be talking to you via a podcast again. As we are starting fresh with our rebrand, I wanted to take the opportunity to introduce myself and the podcast to the new listeners and update our loyal followers...

  2. The Aquatic Journey of Tammy van Wisse

    Podcast Episode – Tammy van Wisse Welcome to another episode of the Aquatic Mentors podcast. I am your host, Katrina van Eyk. In this episode, I interview an industry professional who has experienced marathon swimming in many environments from the open water to the Murray River. With her spirit…

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  3. The Aquatic Journey of Joy Symons

    Season 3 Podcast Episode 2 – Joy Symons Welcome to another episode of the Aquatic Mentors podcast. I am your host, Katrina van Eyk. In this episode I interview an industry professional who has experienced swimming in many environments from the pool to open water and swimming in ice water.…

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  4. The Aquatic Journey of Gary Barclay

    Podcast Episode – Gary Barclay Welcome to another episode of the Aquatic Mentors podcast. I am your host, Katrina van Eyk. In this episode I interview an industry professional who after being told he was throwing his life away for pursuing a career in aquatics has now built a career and a…

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  5. The Aquatic Journey of Jacqueline Cole

    Jacqueline Cole Welcome to another episode of the Aquatic Mentors podcast. I am your host, Katrina van Eyk. In this episode I interview an industry professional who started her career in aquatics as a volunteer swim teacher and has now built a career through her 20 years working as a swim…

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  6. The Aquatic Journey of Sarah Podesta

    Sarah Podesta Welcome to another episode of the Aquatic Mentors podcast. I am your host, Katrina van Eyk. In this episode I interview an industry professional who has been involved in the aquatic industry from a young age when her parents sparked her interest in swimming giving her the goal to...

  7. The Aquatic Journey of Karen Baildon

    Karen Baildon Welcome to another episode of the Aquatic Mentors podcast. I am your host, Katrina van Eyk. In this episode I interview an industry professional who has spent her whole life in the aquatic industry and has been sounded by swimming greats since birth. My guest is the daughter of an...

  8. The Aquatic Journey of Karen Baildon

    Karen Baildon Welcome to another episode of the Aquatic Mentors podcast. I am your host, Katrina van Eyk. In this episode I interview an industry professional who has spent her whole life in the aquatic industry and has been sounded by swimming greats since birth. My guest is the daughter of an...

  9. The Aquatic Journey of Angela Wild Part 2

    Angela Wild Part 2 Welcome to another episode of the Aquatic Mentors podcast. I am your host, Katrina van Eyk. In this episode I continue my interview with the swim teacher, fitness instructor and Tiktok star, Angela Wild. Angela talks about the influences and mentors who have helped her along…

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  10. The Aquatic Journey of Angela Wild

    Angela Wild - Part 1 Welcome to another episode of the Aquatic Mentors podcast. I am your host, Katrina van Eyk. In this episode I interview an industry professional who started in the fitness industry covering personal training and water aerobics and then found her passion in aquatics where she...

  11. The Aquatic Journey of Juanita Farrell’s

    Juanita Farrell Welcome to another episode of the Aquatic Mentors podcast. I am your host, Katrina van Eyk. In this episode I interview an industry professional who has been involved in HR and Leadership management for the Paul Sadler franchise over the last 11 years. So, please extend a big...

  12. The Aquatic Journey of Cherry Smith

    Cherry Smith Welcome to another episode of the Aquatic Mentors podcast. I am your host, Katrina van Eyk. In this episode I interview an industry professional who has been officiating swim meets in NSW since 1994. So, please extend a big welcome to the podcast for Cherry Smith. Cherry picked up a...

  13. The Aquatic Journey of Hannah Watkins

    Hannah Watkins Welcome to another episode of the Aquatic Mentors podcast. I am your host, Katrina van Eyk. In this episode I interview an industry professional who has followed her family’s tradition into aquatics and has been involved in both the learn to swim and coaching sides of aquatics in…

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  14. The Aquatic Journey of Michael Klim

    Welcome to another episode of the Aquatic Mentors podcast. I am your host, Katrina van Eyk. In this episode I interview an industry professional with a highly successful 17-year career in swimming, a three-time Olympian, businessman, public personality and a motivation speaker so, please extend a...

  15. The Aquatic Journey of Alina Graham

    Alina Graham Welcome to another episode of the Aquatic Mentors podcast. I am your host, Katrina van Eyk. In this episode I interview an industry professional who has been involved in both the learn to swim and coaching sides of aquatics and has spread the knowledge of aquatics across Queensland…

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  16. The Aquatic Journey of Shona Pallas

    Shona Pallas Welcome to another episode of the Aquatic Mentors podcast. I am your host, Katrina van Eyk. In this episode I interview an industry professional who has been working in aquatics for several years gaining a variety of experience in her different roles. So, please extend a big welcome…

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  17. Lisa Griffin

    Welcome to another episode of the Aquatic Mentors podcast. I am your host, Katrina van Eyk. In this episode I interview an industry professional who has had a short career in the industry so far but has already made a big impact. So, please extend a big welcome to the podcast for Lisa Griffin.…

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  18. Kerryn Prouse

    Podcast Episode – Kerryn Prouse Welcome to another episode of the Aquatic Mentors podcast. I am your host, Katrina van Eyk. In today’s episode I interview an industry professional who took the plunge into aquatics later in life, founding her passion and a business that continues to grow. So…

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  19. Stephen Howell

    Podcast Episode – Stephen Howell Welcome to another episode of the Aquatic Mentors podcast. I am your host, Katrina van Eyk. In this episode I interview an industry professional who has forged his own path through swimming from a junior swimmer, to competing at the world transplant games and now...

  20. Bruce Hopkins

    Welcome to another episode of the Aquatic Mentors podcast. I am your host, Katrina van Eyk. In this episode I interview one of Australia’s most iconic lifeguards who has been patrolling the NSW beaches and protecting swimmers for 30 years. So, please extend a big welcome to the podcast for Bruce...

  21. Kelly Smart

    Podcast Episode – Kelly Smart Welcome to another episode of the Aquatic Mentors podcast. I am your host, Katrina van Eyk. In this episode I interview an industry professional who has made a big difference in her short time in the industry, please extend a big welcome to the podcast for Kelly…

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  22. Scott Wilson

    Podcast Episode – Scott Wilson Welcome to another episode of the Aquatic Mentors podcast. I am your host, Katrina van Eyk. In this episode I interview an industry professional who has had years of experience across all areas of aquatics so, please extend a big welcome to the podcast for Scott...

  23. Wayne Goldsmith

    Podcast Episode – Wayne Goldsmith Welcome to another episode of the Aquatic Mentors podcast. I am your host, Katrina van Eyk. In this episode I interview an industry professional who has had years of experience in the aquatics field as a coach, thought leader and global expert so, please extend a...

  24. Josh Barila

    Podcast Episode – Josh Barila Welcome to another episode of the Aquatic Mentors podcast. I am your host, Katrina van Eyk. In this episode I interview an industry professional who is relatively fresh into the industry but is already making a big impact for swimming in country Victoria. So, please...

  25. Brendan Keogh

    Podcast Episode – Brendan Keogh Welcome to another episode of the Aquatic Mentors podcast. I am your host, Katrina van Eyk. In this episode I interview an industry professional who has had years of experience in the aquatics field as a coach and several achievements as a coach working with…

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  26. Shannon Townsend

    Podcast Episode – Shannon Townsend Welcome to another episode of the Aquatic Mentors podcast. I am your host, Katrina van Eyk. In this episode I interview an industry professional who has had years of experience in the aquatics field and brings her love for swimming and yoga together to build...

  27. Matthew Haanappel OAM

    Welcome to another episode of the Aquatic Mentors podcast. I am your host, Katrina van Eyk. In this episode I interview an industry professional who has had years of experience in the aquatics field as both a Para Swimmer and a diversity and inclusion expert so please extend a big welcome to the...

  28. Season 2

    Hello everyone, Welcome back to the Aquatic Mentors Podcast for season 2. I am so excited to be back and sharing many more wonderful interviews with aquatic professionals across Australia and the world. Keep a look out for my new E book - Season 1 - Top 10 Tips for Aquatic Professionals. You can...

  29. Nancy and Tony Shaw

    Podcast Episode – Nancy and Tony Shaw Welcome to another episode of the Aquatic Mentors podcast. I am your host, Katrina van Eyk. In this episode I interview a husband and wife team who have touched ever part of the wonderful aquatic industry. So please welcome Nancy and Tony Shaw to the podcast....

  30. Paul Fernee

    Podcast Episode – Paul Fernee Welcome to another episode of the Aquatic Mentors podcast. I am your host, Katrina van Eyk. In this episode I interview an industry professional who has been involved in implementing aquatics, recreation, sports facility management and community engagement within…

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  31. Tanya Allan

    Podcast Episode – Tanya Allan Welcome to another episode of the Aquatic Mentors podcast. I am your host, Katrina van Eyk. In this episode I interview an industry professional who has brought her knowledge from teaching studies to her swim teaching and her swim school. So please extend a big…

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  32. Ian Pope

    Podcast Episode – Ian Pope Welcome to another episode of the Aquatic Mentors podcast. I am your host, Katrina van Eyk. In this episode I interview an industry professional who has had years of experience in both learn to swim and coaching and has reached the heights of Platinum level swimming…

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  33. Lane Harrison

    Podcast Episode – Lane Harrison Welcome to another episode of the Aquatic Mentors podcast. I am your host, Katrina van Eyk. In this episode I interview a tech specialist who with his team has developed software which is focused on customer retention in leisure centres and swim schools. So, please...

  34. Rohan Taylor

    Podcast Episode – Rohan Taylor Welcome to another episode of the Aquatic Mentors podcast. I am your host, Katrina van Eyk. In this episode I interview an industry professional who has been involved with swimming in some way since his childhood covering many roles from swimmer, swim teacher, swim...

  35. Debby Tattolli

    Welcome to another episode of the Aquatic Mentors podcast. I am your host, Katrina van Eyk. In this episode I interview an industry professional who has had more than 25 years of experience in the aquatics field so please extend a big welcome to the podcast for Debby Tattoli. Debby is an Advanced...

  36. Joanne Love

    Podcast Episode – Joanne Love Welcome to another episode of the Aquatic Mentors podcast. I am your host, Katrina van Eyk. In this episode I interview an industry professional with 25 years of experience as a high-performance expert both in and out of swimming who knows what it takes to succeed in...

  37. Fiona Stewart

    Podcast Episode – Fiona Stewart Welcome to another episode of the Aquatic Mentors podcast. I am your host, Katrina van Eyk. In this episode I interview an industry professional who in a short time has gained extensive experience in the aquatic industry so please extend a big welcome to the…

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  38. Jason Hellwig

    Podcast Episode – Jason Hellwig Welcome to another episode of the Aquatic Mentors podcast. I am your host, Katrina van Eyk. In this episode I interview an industry professional who has had years of experience in sports administration and development so please extend a big welcome to the podcast…

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  39. Ross Gage

    Podcast Episode – Ross Gage Welcome to another episode of the Aquatic Mentors podcast. I am your host, Katrina van Eyk. In this episode I interview an industry professional who has learnt from the best in the industry and has made a massive contribution to the way the aquatic industry runs today....

  40. Amanda Maher

    Podcast Episode – Amanda Maher Welcome to another episode of the Aquatic Mentors podcast. I am your host, Katrina van Eyk. In this episode I interview an industry professional who has had years of experience in the aquatics field and volunteering for community organisations so please extend a big...

  41. Emma Lawrence

    Podcast Episode – Emma Lawrence Welcome to another episode of the Aquatic Mentors podcast. I am your host, Katrina van Eyk. In this episode I interview a woman who has dedicated her life to swimming and water safety, the amazing Emma Lawrence. Emma joined the family business during her years in...

  42. Kelly Perkins

    Podcast Episode – Kelly Perkins Welcome to another episode of the Aquatic Mentors podcast. I am your host, Katrina van Eyk. In this episode I interview a young lady who has been involved in many levels of the Australian aquatic industry and who also spent time swimming and coaching in USA. Kelly...

  43. Aquatics and Recreation Victoria Special

    Podcast Episode – Taya Phillips and Kathy Parton Hello and welcome to the Aquatic Mentors podcast. I am your host, Katrina van Eyk. In this episode I interview two ladies who are at the head of the Aquatics and Recreation Victoria Office. Taya Phillips is the Member Services and Event Coordinator...

  44. Danielle Taylor

    Podcast Episode – Danielle Taylor Welcome to another episode of the Aquatic Mentors podcast. I am your host, Katrina van Eyk. In this episode I interview a young lady who is a big advocate for the regional and rural swimming industry. My guest, Danielle Taylor swam started her swimming journey in...

  45. Tori Karg de Almeida

    Podcast Episode – Tori Karg de Almeida Interview Hello and welcome to another episode of the Aquatic Mentors podcast. I’m your host, Katrina van Eyk. Today I chat with a lady with many talents and a strong passion to help the aquatic industry. Tori Karg de Almeida has been teaching swimming for…

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  46. Michael de Souza

    Podcast Episode – Michael de Souza Hi, and welcome to another episode of the Aquatic Mentors podcast. It's great to have you onboard, I’m your host Katrina van Eyk and today we're going to be talking to the amazing Michael de Souza. Now Michael de Souza is a Caribbean born man who lives in…

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  47. Kristy Manton

    Podcast Interview – Kristy Manton In this episode I speak with Kristy Manton one of the owners of Sweeney’s Swim School in Altona in Melbourne, Victoria. Kristy started teaching at Sweeny’s Swim School from 16 and after graduating she worked in other facilities where she worked her way up to...

  48. Carol Fox

    Podcast Episode – Carol Fox Interview As an Executive Coach, Conference Speaker and Masterclass Facilitator, Carol Fox has assisted thousands of people in improving their personal and professional lives through building confidence, finding motivation and learning better ways to communicate. For…

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  49. Eric Du

    Podcast Episode - Eric Du Eric is a passionate and dedicated professional with experiences in the aquatics and administration industry. Specialising in innovative and development of teachers with sound experiences from teaching various abilities in diverse communities, whilst building rapport…

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  50. Sam Kane

    Podcast Episode – Sam Kane Sam Kane is a 21-year-old Bendigo local. In 2012, Sam joined the community campaign to save Golden Square Pool from closure. Upon success in 2013, Sam joined the pool’s Committee of Management as its youngest member, and in 2018 was elected by the pool’s volunteers and...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Katrina van Eyk is a Australian Swim Coaches and Teachers Association (ASCTA) qualified Swim Teacher, Bronze/Development level coach and presenter with experience in running rural swim schools, school swimming programs, a competitive swimming club and presenting ASCTA courses. In 2020 Katrina was announced as one of four Victorian finalists of the AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award. Katrina believes mentoring holds a key role in not only developing us as Swim Teachers and Coaches but also enhancing our industry,The Aquatic Mentor podcast will bring aquatic professionals together to learn from the experiences of others while developing a united industry through support and education.

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