Peter Williams (54 years)
Peter hails from Port Elizabeth where he achieved Top 20 World Rankings as an 18-year-old 1987. He was awarded a full swimming scholarship to the University of Nebraska – Lincoln. During his first year in the USA Peter broke the World Record for 50 m Freestyle (22.81). Upon readmission to international swimming Peter placed 4th at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics. He was a multi-medallist at the Division 1 NCAA Championships from 1988 to 1990. Peter's unique understanding of the dynamics of the sport in South Africa has led him to establish the most successful club in the country (since 1997).
Over the past 25 years Peter has proved what is achievable with passion, focus and commitment. Peter's continuing drive is to select coaches to work within the Waterborn collective who are committed to superior coaching. Peter has represented South Africa and Switzerland at International Senior Level as a coach on numerous occasions. In August 2022 Peter was the founding member of Swimpartners; a group of Elite South African Coaches who are committed to working together.
Jarod Goosen
- Waterborn team swimmer: 8 years
- Highest level of Competitive achievement: SA National Championships qualifier
- Post schooling qualifications: National Certificate in Coaching Science
- Number of years coaching with Waterborn: 6 years
- Coach qualifications: SSA Level 1 Coaching
- Jarod is motivated to coach as he enjoys being part of the development and progression of athletes through their struggles and victories.
Hylton Collinson
- Waterborn team swimmer: 7 years
- Highest level of Competitive achievement: SA National Championships qualifier and Division 1 NCAA College
- Post schooling qualifications: Bachelor of Science, Sport Studies- Personal and Team Coaching
- Number of years coaching with Waterborn: 2 years
- Coach qualifications: SSA Level 1 Coaching
- Hylton loves giving back to the sport that gave so much to him.
Tanya Abrie
- Waterborn team swimmer: 15 years
- Highest level of Competitive achievement: SA National Championships qualifier
- Post schooling qualifications: Certificate in Personal Training, Diploma in Sports Conditioning and Certificate in Sports Massage
- Number of years coaching with Waterborn: 5 years
- Coach qualifications: Learn to Swim and SSA Level 1 Coaching
- Tanya never stops learning about the amazing skills and aspects of swimming and she loves carrying the knowledge through to others.
Squad System
Waterborn has an established squad system. Swimmers are assed regularly in order to develop skills compatible with Waterborn principles such as timeous development of the athlete's potential.
The 9 squads are:
Stroke Correction
(2 to 3 times per week 30minutes)
Advance Stroke Correction
(2 to 3 times per week 45minutes)
Junior Age Group
(5-7 times per week 45minutes)
Age-Group
(7 to 9 times per week 1 hour)
Elite Performers 3
(7 to 11 times per week 1 hour, 30minutes)
Elite Performers 2
(8 to 11 times per week 1 hour, 45minutes)
Elite Performers 1
(8 to 11 times per week 2 hour, sessions)
Masters
(4 times per week 1 hour)
Triathletes
(3 times per week 1 hour)
Evaluation of Swimmers
The initial assessment of prospective swimmers may only take a few minutes. Coaches will use the following factors during evaluation:
- Feel for the water
- Streamline capability and flexibility
- Body position
- Balance
- Rhythm
- Co -ordination and timing
- Kicking proficiency
- Breathing skills
- Natural athleticism
Squad selections may change during the course of the year based on training ability and competitive results.
Joining procedure
The Waterborn contract must please be signed timeously on acceptance of application:
- Contracts are valid for an indefinite period or until termination of coaching has been received in writing.
- A 3-month termination period is applicable.
- Towards the end of the current season (usually late March), a “Letter of Intent” is emailed to all clients. A signed document must be returned to secure the swimmer’s place in the squad for the next season.
- It is at the coach’s discretion at the end of each season to determine whether swimmers have met the required criteria of their current squad.
- Swimmers joining the club who were previously registered elsewhere must obtain release authorization before the registration process with Waterborn can be done.
- Additionally, all swimmers are obliged to join the Waterborn Swimming Club. Competitive swimmers must also be CGA and Swim SA registered.
- Notification of registration fees and relevant forms are emailed to all members prior to commencement of the new season. The new registration fee will be ratified at the Annual AGM towards the end of May.
Waterborn Littlies
Waterborn Littlies (Learn to Swim) was co-founded by Peter Williams and Tania Fryer in September 2015 and operates from Curro Aurora Private School. Waterborn Littlies is committed to the development of swimmers in a fun and positive learning environment.