HEAD COACH - PETER HOWES

Peter's primary role is to develop all SSC coaches and, in doing so, directly influence the results attained by our swimmers. Through his site visits, development programs and attendance at numerous meets, Peter has an integral role in the development of SSC at all levels.
 

Qualifications

The following summary highlights the depth of knowledge he brings to SSC.

Summary of Experience

• 22 years coaching experience
• 25 years competitive swimming experience
• 24 years of learn to swim teaching experience
• Head Coach Patana Tiger Sharks (Thailand) 2002-2007
• Head Coach Chena Swim Club (Canada) 1999-2002
• Head Swim Coach Canadian National Triathlon Centre 1998-1999
• Apprentice Coach Victorian National Training Centre (Canada) 1998-1999
• Head Coach Port Hawkesbury Thunderbolts 1997-1998

Highlights

• Development of highly successful swimming programs in Canada, Thailand and now Australia
• Coach of Record - Olympic Gold Medallist - Triathlon - Simon Whitfield (Canada)
• Coach of Record - Olympic Finalist - Swimming - Rick Say (Canada)
• Patana TigerSharks - South East Asia Champions for four consecutive years

Education

• BSc Mathematical Science
• Hons Recreation and Leisure Studies
• MEd Coaching Studies
• NCCP Level IV - National Coaching Certification Program (Canada) at National Coaching Institute, Victoria

A Message From The Coach

Our goal as SSC is a team, to win at every level, with individuals working together towards success in every aspect of the sport and beyond.

Every day we look forward to the challenge of improving upon and appreciating what has already been accomplished.

We are all important parts of the TEAM, athletes, coaches and parents who continually support each other to achieve and surpass our goals.

Planning, preparation, and support are all integral to the future success of our program: coaches to develop the athlete, parents to supporrt and the atheltes to perform.

We have begun what is a long term development of our athletes and our program to become not only the largest but the premier swimming club in Victoria.

It is exciting to see our growth and development flourishing in our partnership with Paul Sadler Swimland and, as SSC members, coaches and athletes, we should all be proud to be part of this incredible oppurtunity.

See you in the pool!

Peter Howes
SSC Head Coach/Administrator