{"id":13,"date":"2026-01-13T15:36:27","date_gmt":"2026-01-13T15:36:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mcleodswimming.com\/wordpress\/?page_id=13"},"modified":"2026-02-03T01:09:29","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T23:09:29","slug":"coaches","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mcleodswimming.com\/?page_id=13","title":{"rendered":"Coaches"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-custom-color-3-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-bce408149cd798773aabfe334cd1d90c\" style=\"padding-top:28px;padding-right:24px;padding-bottom:28px;padding-left:24px\">The Coaching Team<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" style=\"margin-top:20px;margin-bottom:20px\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d724854a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:8px;margin-bottom:8px;padding-top:28px;padding-right:24px;padding-bottom:28px;padding-left:24px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-54abb195 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:28px;padding-right:24px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:24px\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong>High-Performance Coaching. Built on Structure. Proven Through Results.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">At McLeod Swimming, coaching is disciplined, deliberate, and performance-driven.<br>Our swimmers train in an environment where consistency, accountability, and long-term development are non-negotiable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><strong>Follow the programme. See the results.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-38aae51f alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\"><div\r\n    class=\"align wp-block-icb-cards\"    id=\"icbCards-1\"\r\n    data-attributes='{&quot;clientId&quot;:&quot;495d0e71-c8db-41b3-b4c9-18f9014a012f&quot;,&quot;cards&quot;:[{&quot;background&quot;:{&quot;color&quot;:&quot;#fff&quot;},&quot;img&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/mcleodswimming.com\\\/wordpress\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/01\\\/ChatGPT-Image-Jan-29-2026-08_47_47-PM.png&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Connor McLeod&quot;,&quot;desc&quot;:&quot;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Head Coach | Performance &amp; Squad Development&lt;\\\/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Daily training standards and programme execution&lt;br&gt;Squad structure, progression, and performance readiness&lt;br&gt;Connor\\u2019s coaching philosophy is rooted in discipline, consistency, and long-term athlete development \\u2014 preparing swimmers to perform when it matters most.&quot;,&quot;btnLabal&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;btnUrl&quot;:&quot;#&quot;,&quot;isBtn&quot;:true,&quot;cardUrl&quot;:&quot;&quot;},{&quot;background&quot;:{&quot;color&quot;:&quot;#fff&quot;},&quot;img&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/mcleodswimming.com\\\/wordpress\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/01\\\/pool-equip-5.png&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Debbie McLeod&quot;,&quot;desc&quot;:&quot;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Programme Director | Technical Oversight &amp; Long-Term Development.&lt;\\\/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Debbie ensures the programme retains its depth, integrity, and high standards as swimmers progress \\u2014 safeguarding the system that underpins performance success. 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Get Meta Horizon OS for yourself or power up your entire team.&quot;,&quot;button&quot;:{&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Purchase a Meta Quest&quot;,&quot;link&quot;:&quot;#&quot;}},&quot;alignment&quot;:&quot;center&quot;,&quot;options&quot;:{&quot;isOpenInNewTab&quot;:true,&quot;isVariantShow&quot;:true,&quot;isButtonShow&quot;:true,&quot;isVisibleCircle&quot;:true,&quot;isTagShow&quot;:true,&quot;isNewTabOpen&quot;:true,&quot;isHoverRotated&quot;:true}}'>\r\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-top:28px;padding-right:16px;padding-bottom:28px;padding-left:16px\">Strong foundations. Consistent standards. Seamless progression.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b9fb4276 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:8px;margin-bottom:8px;padding-top:24px;padding-right:28px;padding-bottom:24px;padding-left:28px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-08134299 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:#e5e7eb;margin-top:8px;margin-bottom:8px;padding-top:16px;padding-right:16px;padding-bottom:16px;padding-left:16px\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-custom-mc-leod-red-alerts-emphasis-only-not-headings-not-decoration-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-873481a599903d1bee1fcc2e3c24a742\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\"><strong>The McLeod Coaching Standard<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#e5e7eb;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">At McLeod Swimming, coaching is intentional, structured, and consistent across every squad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#e5e7eb;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\"><strong>Our standards are clear and upheld throughout the programme:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list uagb-block-edd6f688\"><div class=\"uagb-icon-list__wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-a3b8a7a4\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM406.6 278.6l-103.1 103.1c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L306.8 288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 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class=\"uagb-icon-list__wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-0b9e8d41\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM406.6 278.6l-103.1 103.1c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L306.8 288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0l103.1 103.1C414.6 241.3 416 251.1 416 256C416 260.9 414.6 270.7 406.6 278.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\">Results are built over time, not rushed<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-d517db39\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 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