ABOUT ME
Consult. Educate. Teach.
I was coached in the early 70's in Mt. Isa by former Olympic Coach Bill Sweetenham. I opened my first swim school in 1980 in North Queensland and began my lifelong journey in teaching children & educating teachers on how to learn to swim.
After 35 years of experience in the Learn To Swim industry as a swim school owner, manager, teacher, teacher presenter, program developer, facility designer and industry consultant, I now travel the world sharing my knowledge through consulting, presenting & educating.
As an award winning industry expert, my program has produced Olympians & World Record Holders. Through my "no tears" policy I'm passionate about educating babies, children, parents & educators on the safe, gentle & proven methods of learning to swim.
Today I spend my time between North Queensland & the Gold Coast visiting my son's & my grandchildren.
I am also the Program Director of Little Snappers Swim Schools. And am an active member of Swim Australia & ASSA. When I'm not teaching I enjoy travel, real estate & spending time with my grandsons.
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QUALIFICATIONS
SwimAustralia Teacher
SwimAustralia Teacher of Babies and Toddlers
AustSwim Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety - 32 years
AustSwim Teacher of Infant Aquatics - 32 years
AustSwim Presenter
SwimAustralia Course Presenter
ACHIEVEMENTS
ASCTA Conference Presenter
ASCTA Outstanding Teacher of Swimming Award
ASCTA 'Swimming in Australia' magazine article writer
ASCTA 2012, 2013 and 2015 Teacher Course Presenter of Excellence Award
POSITION
Director, Little Snappers Holdings Pty Ltd
Little Snappers Swim Schools
HISTORY
Co-owner, Program Developer and Teacher Trainer - Little Snappers Swim School Cairns
2011 - Present
Director - Swimco Pty Ltd
1980 - Present
Director & Co Owner - Paul Sadler Swimland Townsville
March 2007 - January 2010
Owner - Robina Aquatic Centre
1993 - 2007
Owner - B-Safe Swim School
2004 - 2005
Owner - Heeb Street Swim School
1994 - 1995
Owner - Ayr Aquatic and Squash Centre
1990 - 1993
Owner - Chris Dalle Cort Swim School
1980 - 1990