Laurie tells the story of the incomparable Dawn Fraser. Dawn helped shape Laurie’s love of swimming. And as a starry-eyed kid, he used to chase her around the Tobruk pool hunting for autographs. Dawn Fraser AC MBE (born 4 September 1937) is an Australian freestyle champion swimmer and former politician. In addition, she is one of only four swimmers to […]
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Bushfire Relief Donations – How to Help
Let’s join together as a swimming community Our thoughts are with all the communities who have already been and are being impacted by the fires across Australia; this country we call home. There are many people in our swimming community who have been personally impacted or are volunteering to help. If you are looking for […]
Jon Sieben – Steep Roads to High Mountains
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 […]
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 […]