Meet the coaches and volunteers who run our sessions. Everyone working on poolside has an enhanced DBS check, in line with Swim England requirements.
Our coaches
Kesha Wilkinson
Head Coach
Swim England Level 2 Coach · Swim England Assistant Coach · Level 2 Swimming Teacher
Kesha is driven by a strong commitment to developing swimmers and promoting lifelong participation in swimming. Her favourite part of coaching is watching swimmers achieve something they once thought they couldn’t.
Paige Noble
Coach
Level 2 Swimming Coach · Level 2 Swimming Teacher
Paige brings experience from several Wolverhampton clubs and is dedicated to helping swimmers achieve their best while keeping the joy of the sport at the heart of every session. She supports swimmers who want to compete and has a special interest in working with children with additional needs. Paige is known for her calm, reassuring coaching style.
David Olanrewaju
Assistant Coach
Swim England Level 1 Assistant Coach · Level 2 Swimming Teacher
David has over seven years’ experience as a beach lifeguard, pool lifeguard and head swimming instructor in the West Midlands and Dubai, and has taught hundreds of swimmers through local pop-up programmes. He is working towards his Swim England coaching qualification and loves helping swimmers push past their limits while enjoying the sport.
Maisy Lou Bates
Assistant Coach
Level 2 Swimming Teacher · Official Timekeeper
Maisy channels her passion for swimming into coaching, supporting swimmers of all ages to grow in confidence and reach their full potential. She brings a warm, encouraging presence to the pool.
Amrit Hayer
Assistant Coach
Level 1 Swimming Assistant Teacher
Amrit joins us with years of experience as an assistant swimming teacher at local clubs.
Anna Smallwood
Swimming Teacher
Level 2 Swimming Teacher
Anna is a qualified swimming teacher who is keen to learn more about competitive swimming and to work towards coaching qualifications.
Fancy coaching? We’re looking for an Assistant Coach or Coach for Monday and Thursday evenings, and we’ll fund your training. Join our coaching team
Poolside helpers
| Lexi Kempson | Experienced competitive swimmer at a Midlands club, now working towards a career in aquatics. |
| Darcey Keay | Brings club and county swimming experience and is working towards qualifications, with the long-term goal of a career in sports science. |
| Lucy Noble | Experienced club, county, regional and national swimmer, now gaining valuable coaching experience. |
| Myia Chard | A long-standing Heath Town swimmer with strong competition experience. Myia helps younger swimmers with technique, confidence and race preparation while developing her own coaching skills. |
