STA Podcast
Welcome to the STA podcast, discussing all things swimming, lifesaving, first aid and leisure operations. Join the STA team and a special guest each episode to dive deeper into a specific area or topic within the wonderful world of leisure.
Welcome to the STA podcast, discussing all things swimming, lifesaving, first aid and leisure operations. Join the STA team and a special guest each episode to dive deeper into a specific area or topic within the wonderful world of leisure.
Episodes

Mar 5, 2026
Where a Career in Leisure Can Take You
Mar 5, 2026
Mar 5, 2026
26 min
For this week’s podcast, in celebration of National Careers Week, the Qualification Development Team are talking about where a career in leisure can take you, and where their own journeys have led them.
Mar 5, 2026
26 min

Feb 24, 2026
Andrew Simpson Foundation
Feb 24, 2026
Feb 24, 2026
22 min
Zoe joins Lauren and Josh from the Andrew Simpson Foundation to discuss the charities' mission and the development of Swim Free, a programme which delivers free swimming lessons to children and young people from naval families.
Feb 24, 2026
22 min

Feb 4, 2026
10 Years with Mike Goody
Feb 4, 2026
Feb 4, 2026
26 min
STA legend Mike Goody sits down and reflects on the past 10 years of being an STA ambassador.
Feb 4, 2026
26 min

Jan 21, 2026
Bigwave Growth
Jan 21, 2026
Jan 21, 2026
53 min
In this podcast, Jodie Davis is joined by Nick Masson from Bigwave Growth to discuss the benefits of their free remote Swim School Assessment and how organisations can grow their business. For more information, please contact Nick Masson at nickmasson@bigwavegrowth.co.uk or call on 07590564009.
Jan 21, 2026
53 min

Jan 7, 2026
In partnership with UK Active
Jan 7, 2026
Jan 7, 2026
24 min
In this podcast, STA's own Zoe is joined by Tim Mathias, Strategic Lead of Inclusion at UK Active, where they both shine a spotlight on the strategic partnership between the two organisations and what it means to STA members.
Jan 7, 2026
24 min

Dec 10, 2025
The Importance of Rotation in Swimming
Dec 10, 2025
Dec 10, 2025
1 hr 29 sec
Joining us on the podcast is Sarah Cox from the Halliwick Association of Swimming Therapy, discussing the importance of rotation in swimming, why is it important to learn rotation early in the swimming journey and tips on how teachers can develop this within their lessons.
Dec 10, 2025
1 hr 29 sec

Nov 19, 2025
Digital Awards
Nov 19, 2025
Nov 19, 2025
17 min
In this episode, STA's Director of Digital Services, Brett Preston, and Lorna Crust from Aqua Kids talk about the Digital Awards system; its benefits and why more and more swim schools are joining.
Nov 19, 2025
17 min

Nov 5, 2025
Nov 5, 2025
24 min
In this special episode, we celebrate 10 years of the Swim Star Swim School programme. Zoe speaks with Lisa Bousted from Aquarius Swim School, who was among the first to join the programme. Lisa will be discussing their journey; the importance of the Swim Star status; and the impact the Swim Star programme has had on their business. Become a Swim Star Swim School today!
Nov 5, 2025
24 min

Oct 22, 2025
How to Make the Most of Your Insurance
Oct 22, 2025
Oct 22, 2025
1 hr 24 min
Speakers: Sam Green & Kayle Brightwell
Insurance can be confusing, but it doesn’t have to be. In this episode, we sit down with Sam Green, Director of Swim Sure Insurance, to break down everything from swim school insurance to public liability. Learn how to understand your policy and use it effectively to protect your business.
Oct 22, 2025
1 hr 24 min

Sep 24, 2025
Guidance Documents Explained
Sep 24, 2025
Sep 24, 2025
54 min
During this episode we are discussing industry best practice guidance documents, what are they, what do they mean, who do they apply to and what do we need to know. With Kayle Brightwell, Helen Done and STA technical expert Chris Bateman.
Sep 24, 2025
54 min



