James Stannard
Head Coach
Senior Performance
- ·Swim England Level 3 Coach
- ·STA Full Coach
Leads the coaching programme across all squads.
Coaching Team
Our Coaches
Grantham Swim Club's coaches deliver a structured, safe programme that develops swimmers technically, physically and mentally — supporting them from their first competitive strokes to national-level racing.
Meet the Team
Emma Palmer
Assistant Head Coach
Age Group Performance
- ·Swim England Level 2 Coach
Mark Fletcher
Senior Squad Coach
- ·Swim England Level 2 Coach
- ·ASA Teaching Aquatics
Sarah Whittaker
Junior Performance Coach
- ·Swim England Level 2 Coach
Chris Bennett
Marlins Coach
- ·Swim England Level 1 Coach
Kate Robinson
Nemos Coach
- ·Swim England Teaching Aquatics
Adam Hughes
Sharks Coach
- ·Swim England Level 1 Coach
Rachel Green
Masters Coach
- ·Swim England Level 2 Coach
David Marsh
Assistant Coach
- ·Swim England Level 1 Coach
Sophie Turner
Assistant Coach
- ·Young Leader — pathway to Level 1
Liam Carter
Assistant Coach
- ·Young Leader — pathway to Level 1
Olivia Ward
Assistant Coach
- ·Young Leader — pathway to Level 1
Nathan Reed
Volunteer Assistant
- ·Duke of Edinburgh volunteer
Young Leaders Programme
Our Young Leaders programme develops senior swimmers into assistant coaches, giving them Swim England-recognised training, poolside experience and a supported pathway toward Level 1 qualifications.
Duke of Edinburgh
GSC supports Duke of Edinburgh volunteering placements on poolside, giving young people a rewarding way to contribute to the club while completing their DofE Bronze, Silver or Gold awards.
Ready to join a squad?
From Nemos to Senior Performance and Masters — see how the squads progress and enquire about trials.