Coaching Team
Derwentside & Gateshead Swim Team
Our Coaching Team
Qualified, experienced, and invested in every swimmer they work with.
Head Coach
Paul Woodley
Gold Squad
Swimming Pathway
Coach & Learn-to-Swim Lead
Paul Thurlow
Silver Squad
Youth Development
Learn to Swim School
Coach
Katie Stobbs
Competitive Development
Bronze Squad
Coach
Carol Holgate
Skills Development 4 and 5
Coach
Joan Edwards
SwimFit
Land Training Coach