BLUES | AQUATICS TEAM
MOTIVATORS, EDUCATORS, MENTORS
Get to know the dedicated team behind Blues training academy. We come from all walks of life and are united in our passion to develop individuals to fulfil potential! We’re fortunate enough to be working in an industry we love and are always looking for ways to learn, develop and improve. We are all approachable and always open for a chat or feedback.
LERRYN MEW
Head of Aquatics - Adult LTS & Misfits
Lerryn Mew has years of experiance in the swimming community. She is a great asset to the club.
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In her free time she is the ECA educational coordinator and works closly with the National & regional converning bodies.
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Lerryn is a passionate and caring coach who loves to see people reach their potential in the water and in life.
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Qualifications include:
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National Diploma in Sports administration and marketing
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ASCA Qualified coach
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Swim South Africa coach educator
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Swim South Africa Level 2
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Swim South Africa Level 1
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Learn to Swim Instructor
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Qualified massage therapist
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ANTHONY REEN
Strength and Conditioning
Reeno is a key driving force behind Blues training academy he has added real value to the club.
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He has a background in club development and performance sports. Over the last decade he has worked in the UK and Spain. Dividing his time between club development, rugby coaching, rugby playing and studying towrads a degree BSc (Honours) Sport, Fitness and Coaching .
As our lead S&C coach he works closely with all the coaches and all of our athletes to ensure they are developing the right movement capabilities inline with their age and stage of development.
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Qualifications include:
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World Rugby level 3 - Coaching Youth and Adult Rugby Advanced
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World Rugby level 2 - Coaching Youth and Adult Rugby
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World Rugby level 1 - Coaching Children Rugby
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World Rugby - Strength and Conditioning Educator
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World Rugby – Strength and Conditioning LV2
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World Rugby – Strength and Conditioning LV1
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World Rugby - Coach Educator
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UKSCA – Weightlifting for sports performance
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UKSCA – Plyometrics, Agility and Speed
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UKSCA – Planning Effective Programs
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UKSCA – Foundation in Strength and Conditioning
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Registered exercise professional - level 3
"One of the key traits I try and develop or instill in people I work with is responsibility, as soon as you take responsibility your journey truly becomes yours"
- Anthony Reen
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