Alex Walker spent 5 years as a development coach for City of St Albans Swimming Club, as well as assisting at Amersham Swimming Club. He is (L2) qualified with Swim England in teaching, coaching, and open water coaching, and with England Athletics as a leader in running fitness.
A long time open water swimmer, including 2 solo end-to-ends of Windermere, lakes and rivers are very much home. He also trains regularly with St Albans Masters.
“My current roster of clients includes beginners, budding Iron Men and Women, those who are afraid of fish, adults with ‘rusty’ skills, through to competitive club swimmers who just want to make sure they start their open water journey safely.
“In my other life as a drummer, and running a successful music school, the main lesson I’ve learnt is how essential it is to have a genuine enthusiasm for what you’re teaching“