Meet Our Coaches
Simon K. Cooper
Head Coach
Simon is an ASA Club Coach and Lifeguard and has been involved in competitive swimming for over 40yrs starting at Gloucester City SC under Coach Henri Meinike. From 2001 to 2013 as Head Coach of Cheltenham SWPC he coached swimmers to win medals and set records at County, District and National meets. Simon took over at GMSC in 2015 and has coached swimmers to various World, European and British titles and Club swimmers have also broken many European and British records in that time. Details of Club Records and achievements can be seen on our Honours Board.
Craig Skinner
Assistant Coach
Craig has been coaching for 10 years, from new swimmers to national athletes, triathletes to open water swimmers. He has a level 3 in personal training. His aim is to help all swimmers and athletes to progress and reach their goals.