Northallerton ASC is proud to offer a highly qualified team of coaches and parent helpers in its training environment. Lead by Head Coach, Greg Ient, the team work closely to develop swimmers and the environment to meet the rising standards of the Club. Information on training sessions and squads can be found on the training page.

Although the coaches request that they are not approached on poolside during training, you can get in touch with members of the team via the Club email address nasc@nasc.co.uk. However you can catch up with the Head Coach before or after training sessions. A summary of the coaching team can be downloaded for easy viewing Coaching Team

Head Coach Greg Ient Greg.Ient@nasc.co.uk
Assistant Head Coach (Junior Squad) Karen Ient Karen.Ient@nasc.co.uk
Assistant Head Coach (Junior Squad) Sarah Schofield Sarah.Schofield@nasc.co.uk
Assistant Head Coach (Otters) Sam Davison Sam.Davison@nasc.co.uk
Assistant Coach Joe Barron Joe.Barron@nasc.co.uk
Assistant Coach Martin Barron Martin.Barron@nasc.co.uk
Swim Teacher Tony Cann Tony.Cann@nasc.co.uk
Swim Teacher Nic Watters Nic.Watters@nasc.co.uk
Swim Teacher Mikey Stimson Mikey.Stimson@nasc.co.uk
Assistant Coach (Support) Glen Ient Glen.Ient@nasc.co.uk
Assistant Coach (Support) John Richards John.Richards@nasc.co.uk

Greg Ient – Head Coach

I started my career in swimming at another North Yorkshire based club, Thirsk White Horse Swim Team (THWST), where I trained under some very dedicated and quality coaches that took me to Yorkshires, NERs and Nationals by the age of 15. THWST did me great favours in the sport and introduced me to my passion of swimming. THWST were a dominant force to be reckoned with especially in league and county based competitions which regularly saw medals and podium finishes.

Throughout the time being coached I started to get myself involved helping on poolside and passing on advice and technique to those who were aspiring to be the next best. I was introduced to numerous poolside helpers and coaches who helped guide me into the role of coaching and teaching in the sport from the age of 13. When I turned 16 the Club invested in me to become a swimming teacher, which opened a new avenue in my swimming career.

From becoming a swimming teacher at Hambleton Leisure Centre, I developed skills and a reputation that saw me make the jump once again to helping on poolside but this time at Northallerton ASC after taking a break from coaching. Working for the council and clubs in the past 6 years it has allowed me to see how the transition of swimmers should be developed for the long term. I am now a Level 2 Swimming Teacher and Level 3 Swimming Coach.

Northumbria University, studying Sports Coaching BSc(Hons), has enlightened me into the use of models or practice and research informed coaching. This has allowed me to start to guide the coaching team at Northallerton ASC into modern day practice that allows for optimal performance and enjoyment at the same time. My philosophy as a coach has also changed while studying after reviewing current drop-out and burn-out rates across sports in this country. Research informed practice is now a high priority of mine for coach education in the area. I am currently working between the Allertonshire School and Northallerton College as part of the support team working mainly in PE and Sixth form activities.

I currently coach based on the following philosophy developed through 9 years of working in both teaching and coaching environments;

‘Success is for the long term benefits and rewards, therefore it is essential that athletes are progressed according to ability and age considering making their training enjoyable and purposeful’

I see my role at Northallerton ASC as a developing one, the Club has moved forward from where it was in 2009/10; the coaching team now needs mentoring and training as it prepares for the next big venture in the Club’s history. Its links with the Moors Swim Squad and other local teams grows, as does its reputation within the area. The next task is continuing the massive retention the Club has and improving both its participation and performance aspirations.

If you wish to contact me please email me on greg@nasc.co.uk I am more than happy to answer any questions you may have”

Responsibilities

  • Development Squad
  • Whole Club Overseeing Planning and Development
  • Development Squad Training and Periodization
  • Coach Education
  • Coach Mentoring
  • Moors League of Swimming Clubs Chairman
  • Health and Safety
Qualifications

Degree in Sports Coaching BSc(Hons)

Swim England Senior Coach

Swim England Swim Teacher

Swim England Open Water Coach

BFT Coach

Level 2 Gym Based Instructing

Level 3 Nutrition and Weight Management

Level 3 Sports Conditioning

UKCC Gymnastics

UKCC Safeguarding Children

UKCC Coaching Disabled Athletes in Sport

IOS Coach License

Level 3 Award in Education and Training

RLSS NPLQ

RLSS NPLQ, FAW, eFAW, NRASTAC and Lifesaving Trainer/Assessor

Karen Ient – Assistant Head Coach

For the last 15 years I have breathed swimming through my 2 boys ,Greg and Glen, who both went onto compete at high levels in a multitude of sports especially swimming.

I was involved with the Swimming Club as a poolside helper generally chaperoning and supporting children at swimming galas while I was working for Barclays Bank and Kirkby Fleetham school.

I recently had a change in direction with work and completed my swim teacher’s course. This secured me employment with Hambleton District Council as a schools swimming teacher.

I now assist Greg on poolside Friday and Sunday evenings.

Qualifications

Swim England Swim Teacher

Swim England Coach

Sarah Schofield – Assistant Head Coach

Qualifications

Swim England Swim Teacher

Swim England Coach

Sam Davison – Assistant Coach (Junior Otters)

“I have swimming coursing through my veins, growing up right on the coast at Spurn Head one the bleakest parts of the UK, the sea became my second home. I was late taking to sport but with the inspiration and help of some great people. I became a junior triathlete at 16, enjoying hockey and rugby as a teenager until kayaking and climbing took over.
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Qualifications

Swim England Swim Teacher

Swim England Coach

Swim England Open Water Coach

BFT Coach

Martin Barron – Assistant Coach

Qualifications

Swim England Assistant Coach

Nic Watters – Swim Teacher

Qualifications

Swim England Swim Teacher

Tony Cann – Swim Teacher

Qualifications

Swim England Swim Teacher

John Richards – Support Coach

Qualifications

Swim England Coach

Glen Ient – Support Coach

Qualifications

Swim England Swim Teacher

Swim England Coach

NRASTAC

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