Adam McIntyre - Head Coach

I Joined Newark Swimming Club as Head Coach in May 2023. Previous to that I've been a competitive swimmer for the best part of 20 years and have been a professional coach for 7 of those. In my coaching career I’ve had a number of notable successes including Lincolnshire Junior League Champions, multiple county and regional medallists and Champions, multiple national qualifiers and finalists and 2 Commonwealth games trialists. One of which went on to medal in the Youth Commonwealth Games. I’m always keen to create a comfortable, yet challenging training environment where swimmers are encouraged to work hard, supported to improve and allowed to be themselves.

What is your favourite stroke/race/distance? Back in my competitive days I enjoyed racing the 100/200 Fly and the 200/400 IM!

What do you enjoy most about coaching at NSC? I'm fortunate to have a really enthusiastic group of swimmers who are keen to learn and enjoy working hard to improve. There's also a dedicated team of fantastic volunteers to help support the swimmers. It all comes together to create an excellent training environment!

What is your favourite swimming related memory? As a swimmer - it would have to be getting my first regional time in the 50 Fly at Grantham in 2009! As a coach - at my old club we had great regionals a few years back where 2 swimmers became regional champions and our relay team qualified for nationals all in the space of half an hour!

Other than swimming what do you enjoy doing in your spare time? Away from the pool I enjoy relaxing in my garden by my pond. Still near water, but with a bit of peace and quiet!