Our Coaches
Train with the Best
Hannah Secher
Head Coach
"I'm Hannah Secher and I am Head Coach of Rugby Artistic Swimming Club. I coach everyone within the club, with a focus on the Junior/Senior Championships and Nationals Squad. My route to coaching came through my love of the sport which I developed through being a swimmer with this club for 10 years. I'm a FINA A judge as well as member of the Swim England Artistic Swimming Leadership Team. I also hold National Judge, Swim England/IOS Tutor and Level 2 Coach status."
Edina Carroll
Coach
"My name is Edina and I am the coach of the 12U A squad. I have been coaching since 2015 and previously swam with the Masters Team. I hold a Level 2 coaching qualification and am also a Level 2 Judge. I truly enjoy coaching because I love seeing my squad improve. It is very rewarding to watch my swimmers succeed in competitions."
Maggie Rodriguez
Assistant Coach
"I’m Maggie and as a mum of swimmers in the club, it felt good to offer something back and I really enjoy being involved in the training, especially when the squad are focusing on their team routine – it’s great to see them all working together.”
Diego Black
Coach
"I’m Diego and I started coaching in 2019 because it was a great opportunity to get involved in the Club and learn more about Artistic Swimming. I now have my Level 1 Coaching Qualification. Being a coach is really rewarding. I enjoy helping the swimmers work towards their goals – as individuals and as part of the team – and always feel proud when they achieve those goals.”
Maisie Grinter
Coach
“I’m Maisie and I used to be a swimmer at the club for around 10 years. In the last year I decided to return to the club and have recently gained my Level 1 assistant coach qualification. Currently I’m working with the 15-18 senior team and am absolutely loving it! It’s so exciting to see all the swimmers reaching their goals in and out of competitions”
Julie Bowler-Smith
Coach
"I'm Julie. I joined the club as a parent many years ago and later became an athlete with the Masters team. I am still an athlete but also coach novice Masters as well as the Masters team who compete nationally and internationally. It is fantastic being part of a team of over 18s proving that artistic swimming is for all ages and abilities. The Masters athletes all value the benefits artistic swimming has on our physical and mental well-being. My favourite word in our training sessions is 'Again!'"
Sandra Anstruther
Coach
"I am a Level 1 coach and, together with Julie, I coach and swim with our Masters team. My journey in the water began at the age of 8, and what started as a love for swimming soon evolved into a lifelong passion for artistic swimming. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of growing both as an athlete and as a coach, developing a deep appreciation for the unique challenges and rewards this sport offers. I particularly enjoy coaching and being part of the Masters squad as I have made lifelong friends and the sport enables us to travel the world together to take part in Masters competitions. "
Joy Ravenhall
Assistant Coach
"Hi, I’m Joy and I’m an assistant coach with the 12U Squad, working alongside Edina I got into coaching due to my daughter’s love of the sport and I recently gained my Level 1 Artistic Swimming Assistant Coaching qualification. Although I don’t have a background in Artistic Swimming, I am a competitive speed Masters swimmer and have coached speed swimming in the past. I thoroughly enjoy spending time with team and helping them to achieve their goals."
Amy Austin-Roberts
Assistant Coach
"I'm Amy and I assist with the 131415 A Squad. My daughter is an Artistic Swimmer & is the reason I got involved. It snowballed and I'm now a Level 1 Coach, Level 2 Judge & Team Manager qualified. Its fantastic to see how much an athlete can grow and develop within a season, and I'm always grateful to be able to part of a swimmer's journey."