Kevin Renshaw has been announced as British Swimming’s new Pathway Implementation Manager and will see him moving from his current coaching role at the National Centre for swimming, Loughborough.
The role will see Renshaw ensure the effective delivery of British Swimming’s Performance Pathway
Strategy (20 | 20 Vision for sustainable International
Podium Success) through associated projects & interventions contained
within.
Renshaw has been a swimming coach since 1994 and has worked for British Swimming since 2004 but his new role will see him take an active role in the development of British Swimming’s future talent through hands on work with the World Class Programme, coaches and athletes.
He will also oversee athlete development initiatives to ensure the effective functioning of the high performance pathway as directed by the Head of Performance Pathway Tim Jones.
On his new role, Renshaw said: “I am looking forward to getting started with this new role. It’s an exciting chance to help shape the next generation of Olympians and I am looking forward to working alongside Tim Jones as the sport enters the Tokyo 2020 quadrennial.
“I have loved coaching at the National Centre in Loughborough and wish all of the athletes the best for the future as they continue what I am sure will be very successful swimming careers. I’m very proud of everything we’ve achieved together but now feel ready to take the next step in my career. I wish all the staff and athletes at Loughborough all the success they deserve.”
British Swimming National Performance Director Chris Spice said: “We are really excited to have someone of Kevin's quality helping to shape our future talent for Tokyo and beyond.
“Kevin brings to the role a load of Olympic and senior team experience. Together with the leadership of Tim Jones, our pathway programme couldn't be in a better place."
Dave Hemmings will oversee the early season preparations of the distance group at the National Centre, Loughborough in the immediate timeframe.