Vionne Skinner
My coaching career started unexpectedly with the birth of my children Cajun and Tazlin. With a bit of time on my hands and a swimming pool at our disposal, much time was spent playing, and in no time they could swim. Friends and family then asked for my help and “V’s Swim-school” was born. Cajun and Taz are now grown up and much has happened in the interim . . .
Education:
- Personally tutored by Beryl Bowle, a renowned coach and author of three learn to swim books.
- Registered S.A.S.C.A.T.A swimming teacher, now known as Swim S.A.
- Personally tutored by Sybeth Hueghs, ex Harlequins coach.
- Attended a coaching clinic held by Michael Minakov.
- Completed level 1 coaching course with Tomas Ansong.
- Attended conference with Dean Price.
- Qualified to facilitate learn to swim teachers course.
- Attended coaching clinic held by Vladimir Ermakov, Russion junior head coach.
- Did course to qualify for stroke judging and gala referee.
- Attended a coaching clinic held by Karoli Von Torres, S.A. breastroke specialist.
- Attended a coaching clinic with 20 of my top swimmers at the High Performance Centre in Pretoria with coach Igor Omelchenco.
Achievements:
- Have run a successful learn to swim school since 1991.
- Have successfully coached the Hudson High 1st team swimming since 2001-2010
- Have coached Hudson Primary gala group from 2006 to date.
- Have competed in 11 Masters, Nationals and 1 World Masters
- Have coached competitive junior, senior and elite squads since 2001. These have produced provincial school swimmers, Level 1 and 2 medalists, Level 3 qualifiers, Level 5 disabled swimmers and an International disabled swimmer.
- Have successfully raised, with the help fo my husband, Michael, two well-balanced, fun loving children, who have both qualified and competed at Level 5.
At present I run my squad training from E.L. Virgin Active, Joan Harrison swimming pool and Boost Gym in Gonubie.
Beginners Squad
Junior Squad
Senior Squad
Elite Squad
Masters Squad
Vionne Skinner Cell: 082 923 4733
