In this episode, James speaks to Ali Beckman, Puddle Ducks' Technical Director and Head Teacher. Ali is a qualified ASA, STA, and Birthlight teacher as well as an STA swimming, aquacise, and lifesaving tutor and examiner.
Puddle Ducks swimming program has been developed by leading experts in the baby and swimming industry. Ali is on a mission to give children the opportunity to access high-quality swimming lessons and become lifelong swimmers. As a competitive swimmer herself for Swinton ASC and Salford Triple S, she has always been passionate about swimming and its importance in all children’s lives. Whilst an injury at the age of 15 forced her to quit her competitive career, she has continued to grow and evolve at Puddle Ducks, taking her passion for swimming and building a stronger and more resilient franchised business.
In a nutshell, Ali and James talk about:
- Ali's sports experience as a child
- Her journey toward Puddle Ducks
- The challenges that accompanied Covid and how her business grew by 20%
- Infrastructure and workforce gaps she's working hard to address
- Their new baby swimming (and more) YouTube channel
- The numbers they've got in terms of franchises
- Her routines and habits keep her performance at the top level
…and so much more!
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