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About the show

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.

Latest episodes

  • Making Swimming More Inclusive: STA x SEN UK Swimming

    October 7, 2026 · 35 min

    Alex Barrett, STA’s Head of Aquatics, is joined by Troy Parsonage, CEO of SEN UK Swimming, for a conversation about inclusive swimming and the growing partnership between the two organisations. They discuss their shared passion for…

  • A Conversation with Green Tech International

    September 23, 2026 · 22 min

    In this episode of the STA Podcast, Zoe Cooper from STA is joined by James Lee from Green Tech International, one of STA’s newest pool plant partners, for an insightful conversation about Hydro Dioxide and biofilm.

  • School Swimming with Education Durham

    September 9, 2026 · 37 min

    In this episode, Alex Barrett is joined by David Bullen from Durham Aquatics, who leads a successful and large school swimming programme across County Durham.   With extensive experience delivering swimming lessons at scale, David shares…

  • Safeguarding Swim Schools

    August 5, 2026 · 34 min

    In this episode, Jodie is joined by Tim Rogers, one of the UK's leading authorities on safeguarding and the protection of children and adults at risk. A former Detective, Tim has conducted forensic safeguarding reviews for one of the…

  • Outswimming Cancer

    July 22, 2026 · 32 min

    Zoe is joined by Leslie and Sarah from Outswimming Cancer to discuss how the power of swimming can bring people together following a cancer diagnosis.

  • Exploring the New STA Swimming Teacher Qualification with Abbey Ratchford

    July 8, 2026 · 34 min

    In this episode, Kayle sits down with Abbey Ratchford, an experienced STA tutor and ATC Co-ordinator from Swim Teacher Training Academy, to explore the new STA Swimming Teacher qualification.

  • Importance of Water Safety

    June 24, 2026 · 34 min

    Alex Barrett, STA’s Head of Aquatics, sits down with Leon Fryer from Swimyourswim to spread awareness of water safety and explore how teachers can keep learners safe in the water.

  • Meet Alex: A Conversation with STA’s New Head of Aquatics

    June 12, 2026 · 38 min

    In this episode, we sit down with Alex Barrett, STA’s new Head of Aquatics, for an introductory conversation to help you get to know him and his role within the organisation.