Laurie tells the story of Jon Sieben, a young kid who at 17 years of age won the Olympic gold medal in the 200m butterfly, beating not 1 but 2 world record holders. Of all the young swimmers Laurie has coached over the years, Laurie believes that no one has ever attacked his Olympic dream […]
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Is Your Fence Ready to Save a Life?
December is National Check Your Pool Gate Month We know that kids who drown in backyard pools commonly gain access to the pool through faulty fences and gates. So, on December 1, we are urging all pool owners to conduct a comprehensive safety inspection of their swim zone as part of National Check-Your-Pool-Gate Month. So, […]
Laurie prepares for Check-Your-Pool-Gate Month
December is National Check-Your-Pool-Gate Month. “12 Aussie children under the age of four lost their lives because of swimming pool drownings in 2018/19*. With hundreds more involved in non-fatal drowning incidents,” said Laurie. “Kids gaining access to pools because of faulty gates is something that should not be happening. These drownings are preventable. Pool owners […]
Podcast Episode – Interview with Steve Holland
In this episode Laurie Lawrence interviews Steve Holland, the greatest distance swimmer Laurie believes the world has ever seen. With Laurie as his coach, Steve (at only 15 years of age) broke world records on numerous occasions. Laurie and Steve speak of their journey together from “shy skinny nervous kid” to the youngest ever world […]
Laurie featured in My Weekly Preview Magazine
This month, Laurie was featured in My Weekly Preview magazine, discussing all things water safety and what can be done to prevent drowning. “Laurie says the government isn’t investing enough money in school-based swimming lessons – a necessity because not everyone can afford private lessons – and parents need to take more responsibility with kids […]