E31 Alys Thomas, finding longevity and purpose through the eyes of an Olympian
5/8/202641 min
In this episode, Olympic swimmer and coach developer Alys Thomas shares her journey from early swimming days in Kingston to competing in four Commonwealth Games, transitioning into coaching, and her role in developing Wales' swimming talent.
She discusses longevity in sport, athlete development, coaching strategies, and the importance of enjoyment and individual pathways. It is a fascinating insight into the rollercoaster of the athlete journey and how Alys has taken lessons from her own sporting journey to support the next generation of Welsh swimmers.
You can connect with Alys via her instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alys_thomas/
Don't forget we have a wide range of resources on our coaching website including recommend books, podcasts and links to our CPDs. You can also sign up for our free wellbeing check in there too. https://aprace.club/pages/coaches-community
For coaches looking to explore AP Race Plus, our club support platform that offers digital access to world class information for swimmers, parents and coaches, please email the team via and we will be able to help support club, big or small, wherever you are located. You can also get a feel for the platform via our website here: https://plus.aprace.club/
Contact us directly via coaches@aprace.club
Clips
Transcript preview
First 90 secondsAlys Thomas· Guest0:02
One, two, three, four.
Kevin Pickard· Host0:05
Welcome to The Coaches Lane, the podcast brought to you by AP Race. AP Race was co-founded by triple Olympic champion Adam Peaty, and his former training partner, Ed Baxter, with the aim of revolutionizing swimming for everyone involved, whether you're a swimmer, a parent, a coach, or a swimming fan. The aim of this podcast will be to tap into the lived experiences of our guests, as well as ourselves as hosts, and bring together coaches from all around the world to share their experiences, knowledge, and guidance. My name is Kevin Pickard, and I'll be co-hosting the show with Ash Morris. We have both worked across a range of environments, and we'll be asking both our own and your questions to our guests. As well as speaking to coaches, we will be inviting in other professionals, including athletes, sports science practitioners, and more, all with the aim of helping you on your coaching journey to become better than yesterday. We have a whole host of resources to share with coaches, including wellbeing support, monthly online calls, and CPD opportunities. Please check out the show notes to find out more. We are also pleased to share that our club support platform, AP Race Plus, is now live, which includes world-class content targeting swimmer and parent support, covering swimming content, nutrition for both training and race day, psychology, land training, and lots more. Again, please head to the show notes to find out more. And