Roxana Roman - Head Coach
Roxana began swimming at the age of 6 in Romania. She then joined her local swimming club and progressed to competing for her country all over Europe. Roxana loves swimming and likes to share her passion for the water by teaching other swimmers to love it as much as she does. As a coach, Roxana has had success with several swimmers at National level and with many more at Regional and County level. Before joining Barnes, she was the Assistant Head Coach at Leander Swimming Club where she was in charge of the two squads equivalent to our County and Regional Squads. In 2016 Roxana achieved the Level 5 Coaching International Age Group, the highest qualification of the American Swimming Coaches Association (ASCA).
roxroman.bsc@gmail.com
Roxana began swimming at the age of 6 in Romania. She then joined her local swimming club and progressed to competing for her country all over Europe. Roxana loves swimming and likes to share her passion for the water by teaching other swimmers to love it as much as she does. As a coach, Roxana has had success with several swimmers at National level and with many more at Regional and County level. Before joining Barnes, she was the Assistant Head Coach at Leander Swimming Club where she was in charge of the two squads equivalent to our County and Regional Squads. In 2016 Roxana achieved the Level 5 Coaching International Age Group, the highest qualification of the American Swimming Coaches Association (ASCA).
roxroman.bsc@gmail.com
Tony Pearce - Masters Coach
Tony has successfully coached at Age Group, Open, and Seniors and Masters Age Group for some 30 years. During this same period of time he has taught swimming and water polo in a number of London Schools including 18 years at St Paul’s. Tony is a Full ASA Coach and was educated at the University of Loughborough in P.E and Sports Science. Tony, also a world-class masters swimmer, was a Founder Member of the Spencer Swim Team, the club that pioneered Masters Swimming in this country. He went on to found St Paul’s Barnes, now Barnes Swimming Club, in South West London, where he is now the Head Coach to the Club’s Senior and Masters Squad.
nolimitstonypearce@gmail.com
Tony has successfully coached at Age Group, Open, and Seniors and Masters Age Group for some 30 years. During this same period of time he has taught swimming and water polo in a number of London Schools including 18 years at St Paul’s. Tony is a Full ASA Coach and was educated at the University of Loughborough in P.E and Sports Science. Tony, also a world-class masters swimmer, was a Founder Member of the Spencer Swim Team, the club that pioneered Masters Swimming in this country. He went on to found St Paul’s Barnes, now Barnes Swimming Club, in South West London, where he is now the Head Coach to the Club’s Senior and Masters Squad.
nolimitstonypearce@gmail.com
Alberto Baggio - Assistant Head Coach
Alberto is an Italian swimming coach and teacher. He has been teaching swimming for more than 10 years between Italy, Spain and now England and comes to Barnes after a successful internship as an assistant coach at Chelsea and Westminster Swimming Club. In Italy, Alberto coached for four years for a big club in Northern Italy; achieving success at local, Regional and National level. At the same time he also taught babies, young children and adults to swim. He then moved to Spain to gain further experience in teaching at different ages and levels, gaining his Spanish Coaching Qualifications (RFEN). After moving to England, Alberto began his internship with Chelsea and Westminster Swimming Club whilst continuing to teach at Swimway. Alberto is keen to put his experience and love of swimming to use at Barnes SC. He wants to help the club and his swimmers become better and achieve success at all levels and make working hard in the sport enjoyable. Alberto achieved the ASA Level 2 Coaching Swimming Qualification in 2015 and the American Swimming Coaches Association (ASCA) Level 4 Coaching International Age Group in 2018.
coaches.bsc@gmail.com
Alberto is an Italian swimming coach and teacher. He has been teaching swimming for more than 10 years between Italy, Spain and now England and comes to Barnes after a successful internship as an assistant coach at Chelsea and Westminster Swimming Club. In Italy, Alberto coached for four years for a big club in Northern Italy; achieving success at local, Regional and National level. At the same time he also taught babies, young children and adults to swim. He then moved to Spain to gain further experience in teaching at different ages and levels, gaining his Spanish Coaching Qualifications (RFEN). After moving to England, Alberto began his internship with Chelsea and Westminster Swimming Club whilst continuing to teach at Swimway. Alberto is keen to put his experience and love of swimming to use at Barnes SC. He wants to help the club and his swimmers become better and achieve success at all levels and make working hard in the sport enjoyable. Alberto achieved the ASA Level 2 Coaching Swimming Qualification in 2015 and the American Swimming Coaches Association (ASCA) Level 4 Coaching International Age Group in 2018.
coaches.bsc@gmail.com
Bridget Trefgarne
As a youngster, Bridget swam competitively for Zimbabwe at regional and international level. She took her teaching qualifications in 2003, and has worked predominantly for Chelsea and Westminster, before more recently joining Barnes Swimming Club. Bridget enjoys watching the children progress up the club ladder as they improve their technique, stamina and confidence. She also believes it’s a valuable counter balance for intensive periods spent in the classroom – and a skill to be enjoyed throughout all stages of life.
coaches.bsc@gmail.com
As a youngster, Bridget swam competitively for Zimbabwe at regional and international level. She took her teaching qualifications in 2003, and has worked predominantly for Chelsea and Westminster, before more recently joining Barnes Swimming Club. Bridget enjoys watching the children progress up the club ladder as they improve their technique, stamina and confidence. She also believes it’s a valuable counter balance for intensive periods spent in the classroom – and a skill to be enjoyed throughout all stages of life.
coaches.bsc@gmail.com
Rupert Monkhouse
Rupert swam for 16 years, firstly at Worcester before moving to London in 2012 to study Dentistry at Kings College London. For the next 3 years Rupert swam with Brompton SC, becoming the clubs first member to swim at commonwealth trials as well as winning multiple Middlesex and London medals and titles, including London 50fly open champion. For the 2015/16 season Rupert took on the role of competition squad coach at Brompton. Working with the junior members of the club, helping 12 swimmers of the squad of 30 to reach regionals for the first time, many of which having only a County time or two at the start of the season. For the 16/17 season Rupert coached the national development squad taking 4 swimmers to British trials as well as guiding the club to their first British summer national medals with two Bronzes and a strong showing at English with all entrants qualifying for a final. Last season, whilst on a Dental placement year, Rupert assisted a strong team of coaches at Kingston-upon-Hull SC, working with the national squad again.
coaches.bsc@gmail.com
Rupert swam for 16 years, firstly at Worcester before moving to London in 2012 to study Dentistry at Kings College London. For the next 3 years Rupert swam with Brompton SC, becoming the clubs first member to swim at commonwealth trials as well as winning multiple Middlesex and London medals and titles, including London 50fly open champion. For the 2015/16 season Rupert took on the role of competition squad coach at Brompton. Working with the junior members of the club, helping 12 swimmers of the squad of 30 to reach regionals for the first time, many of which having only a County time or two at the start of the season. For the 16/17 season Rupert coached the national development squad taking 4 swimmers to British trials as well as guiding the club to their first British summer national medals with two Bronzes and a strong showing at English with all entrants qualifying for a final. Last season, whilst on a Dental placement year, Rupert assisted a strong team of coaches at Kingston-upon-Hull SC, working with the national squad again.
coaches.bsc@gmail.com
Dora Pasztory
Dora took up swimming at the age of 11 and retired from competitive swimming at the age of 20 - after winning two Paralympic golds in 200m medley for Hungary. She never ventured far from the pool as she worked for Eurosport as a commentator and swimming expert. Back in Budapest she completed a year-long coaching course in the University for Physical Education and attended a special course on the Halliwick Concept of Swimming & Rehabilitation in Water. After moving to London 4 years ago she decided to acquire local qualifications, recently achieved ASA level 2.
In her words, swimming is the best sport out there and her mission is to share her passion with the children and enable them to achieve their goals.
coaches.bsc@gmail.com
Dora took up swimming at the age of 11 and retired from competitive swimming at the age of 20 - after winning two Paralympic golds in 200m medley for Hungary. She never ventured far from the pool as she worked for Eurosport as a commentator and swimming expert. Back in Budapest she completed a year-long coaching course in the University for Physical Education and attended a special course on the Halliwick Concept of Swimming & Rehabilitation in Water. After moving to London 4 years ago she decided to acquire local qualifications, recently achieved ASA level 2.
In her words, swimming is the best sport out there and her mission is to share her passion with the children and enable them to achieve their goals.
coaches.bsc@gmail.com
Bradley Sills
Bradley is an ASA Level Two coach. He started coaching at Barnes Swimming Club in September 2010 and took over the D2 role in September 2011. He has swum competitively from the age of ten as a member of Wandsworth Swimming Club and continues to compete for BSC. Bradley recently graduated from St. Mary's College University in Twickenham where he studied a joints honours degree in Sports Science and Media and was recently chosen by Omega to work for them at the London 2012 Olympics and will be helping them again in the 2014 winter games.
coaches.bsc@gmail.com
Bradley is an ASA Level Two coach. He started coaching at Barnes Swimming Club in September 2010 and took over the D2 role in September 2011. He has swum competitively from the age of ten as a member of Wandsworth Swimming Club and continues to compete for BSC. Bradley recently graduated from St. Mary's College University in Twickenham where he studied a joints honours degree in Sports Science and Media and was recently chosen by Omega to work for them at the London 2012 Olympics and will be helping them again in the 2014 winter games.
coaches.bsc@gmail.com
Milton Sills
Milton is a highly respected (and loved) junior age group teacher with over ten years experience with the same club. Milton is a qualified level 3 Club Coach who has coached for Barnes Swimming Club for many years.
coaches.bsc@gmail.com
Milton is a highly respected (and loved) junior age group teacher with over ten years experience with the same club. Milton is a qualified level 3 Club Coach who has coached for Barnes Swimming Club for many years.
coaches.bsc@gmail.com
