OUR TEAM
Laura Fry and Amy Critchlow,
Owners and Head Coaches
Laura Fry
AS AN ATHLETE:
Laura came to multi-sport through her love of the outdoors and her experience managing depression and anxiety, She loves to swim in the open water, run in the wilderness (mud is her favourite surface), ride her bike and most of all, lift weights! Through finding strength in her own body, Laura has found strength of mind too and she's keen to help others do the same.
AS A COACH:
Laura is a Strength and Conditioning coach, Personal Trainer and delivers Learn Front Crawl courses. Laura also leads Strive Junior Swim program, helping young people to be confident and competent swimmers.
QUALIFICATIONS:
BTF Level 2 Coaching, Swim England Level 2 Teacher, Level 3 Personal Training, Kinetic Revolution Certified Run Coach, British Weightlifting Level 1 Coach
Amy Critchlow
AS AN ATHLETE:
Amy is a triathlete, surfer, and marine biologist. She loves the buzz of race days, the structure of a training plan, but equally values ditching the interval session for a play in the surf. Amy has won many medals in her triathlon career, representing Guernsey and Team GB.
AS A COACH:
Amy is a British Triathlon Federation High-Performing Coach and coaches a number of athletes one-to-one She leads Strive's Swim Fit program, building progressive, fun and technique-driven sessions in the pool and open water throughout the year.
QUALIFICATIONS:
BTF High Performing Coach (Level 3), Swim England Level 2 Teacher, LSSM Soft Tissue Therapist, Kinetic Revolution Certified Run Coach
Si Marley, Adult Swim Coach
Si is a keen open-water swimmer, surfer, and Ironman Triathlete with a passion for exploring the waters around our Island.
During the summer season, Si designs swim journeys that keep our open-water swimmers inspired, challenged, and always safe. Si also coaches adult swimmers during Friday and Sunday sessions sharing his knowledge of open water swim technique with the community.
James Dickinson, Adult Swim Coach
James is a marathon swimmer and Freediving instructor. With experience competing in Age Group world championships and a love for the water, James works with adults and juniors who want to make progress in their technique, fitness, and endurance in the water.
Emma Feak, Junior Swim Teacher
Emma is a keen open -water swimmer and primary school teacher. She brings her love for the water and passion for teaching to Strive Junior Swim Fit sessions.
