Coaches

Callum is a level 2 swimming teacher and swimming coach.

As an athlete he competed at Modern Pentathlon having been selected for the England Talent Programme where he won numerous National medals before a knee injury redirected his focus to swimming. He swam up to British Championship level and won a sports scholarship to study and a prestigious private college.

Callum has been coaching for nearly a decade alongside a full time day job. He has a form but fair approach to his coaching and strives to get the best out of his athletes helping them realise their potential and take all the skills with them into their sport, education and life beyond. He believes consistency is the key to success alongside good eating and sleeping habits.

When not poolside you can find him paddle boarding in the lakes, or cooking up a storm in the kitchen. As a swimmer at Richmond dale Callum was instrumental in raising over £10,000 for Young Minds & Crohns & Colitis UK by holding a 24hr swimathon at Richmond Pool.

Keith coaches our County squad as well as the Masters (competitive) squad and is also one of our Para squad coaches. Keith has been coaching for over 8 years, before which he was a qualified swimming official and is also a qualified swimming teacher.

Keith is also the Head Coach of the Down syndrome - GB swimming squad and, along with his team, has led them to becoming both European Champions in 2018 and World Champions in 2022.

Keith is also the Lead Coach for para swimming in the North East region working closely with Swim England North East regional office to ensure the para swimming camps are planned and delivered to maximise the potential of the NE para swimmers.

Keith is also the Lead Coach for our partner club, The Teesdale Tigersharks, who swim out of Barnard Castle. This is an effective collaboration, allowing swimmers from both clubs to benefit from opportunities available within the partnership.

Zoe coaches our Development Squad, our Masters (Non competitive) Squad and our Para Squad. Zoe is a fully qualified swimming teacher and the Head of Aquatics at Catterick Leisure Centre.

As a former competitive swimmer herself, she uses her work and swimming experience to help progress her athletes and help them achieve their goals.

As well as her work within the club, Zoe assists at both regional and national para training camps and is a coach with the GB Down Syndrome Team.

She also works with our Start Para programme as well as the Yes@arete Learning Trust's "Swimming for all" programme.

With over 25 years of experience as a qualified swimming teacher and 6 proud years as a coach at this club, Suzanne has dedicated much of my life to helping swimmers of all ages and abilities build confidence, develop skills, and enjoy everything the sport of swimming has to offer.

As a competitive swimmer, Suzanne understands the dedication, resilience, and discipline the sport requires. As a swim parent herself, Suzanne knows first-hand the hopes, questions, and sometimes anxieties that come with watching your child step into the pool—whether it’s for a lesson, a trial, or a big meet. Your child’s welfare and development are her top priorities, both in and out of the pool.“I feel incredibly fortunate to be part of this club’s coaching team and community. It's a place where swimmers not only grow in ability but also make friendships, learn resilience, and build memories that last a lifetime. I’m here to support you every step of the way.”

Kylah retired from competitive swimming in 2023 when she was a member of our Regional squad. She is a level 2 swimming coach and has predominantly worked as assistant coach with County squad and with the Para squad. She is a member of our Master squad and still trains three times a week.

Kylah was a coach on the recent “Integra” Swim camp in Italy which she describes as the highlight of her coaching career so far.

The integrated Para and able bodied swim camp was aimed at brining together young swimmers from both disciplines and developing friendships and team spirit within the sport.

Kylah’s ambition is to eventually coach at one of the National Para swimming centres. She enjoys watching the swimmers achieve their goals and as well as swimming she enjoys reading.

Ben is a level 2 qualified swimming teacher and coach. He is also a qualified Swim England Land Based Coach. He also has a BSC in Applied Sports Science.

Ben has worked poolside for approximately 5 years with a broad range of experience with each area of the club. He currently leads the Development squad and is the assistant coach for both Regional & National squads. Ben also works alongside Keith at Teesdale Tiger Sharks.

Ben started his swimming journey as a competitive swimmer having made multiple regional finals and finished in the top ten at English Nationals as a finalist in two events. Bens highest achievement in swimming was to have qualified for World Championship trials.

Callum Hall

Callum is a level 2 swimming teacher and swimming coach.

When not poolside you can find him paddle boarding in the lakes, or cooking up a storm in the kitchen. As a swimmer at Richmond dale Callum was instrumental in raising over £10,000 for Young Minds & Crohns & Colitis UK by holding a 24hr swimathon at Richmond Pool.

Keith Hall

Zoe Cowan

Suzanne Harpur

With over 25 years of experience as a qualified swimming teacher and 6 proud years as a coach at this club, Suzanne has dedicated much of my life to helping swimmers of all ages and abilities build confidence, develop skills, and enjoy everything the sport of swimming has to offer.

Kylah Cowan