Learn more about Ravenswood’s highly credentialled and success-driven team of Swim Coaches, who possess decades of experience.
Leanne Thompson – Head Swimming Coach
Leanne graduated from the University of Otago, New Zealand, with a Bachelor of Physical Education, majoring in Exercise and Sport Science, and holds an SCTA Advanced Silver Coaching Licence.
Cameron Ellicott – Assistant Head Swimming Coach
Cameron has a Bachelor of Sports Coaching and Administration and an SCTA Advanced Silver Coaching Licence. He is a well-established coach in NSW swimming, having worked as head and assistant head coach of several NSW swimming clubs.
Cameron has coached swimmers to numerous NSW State titles, as well as coaching a swimmer to an Australian National Age title. Throughout his coaching career, Cameron has guided several representative teams, including the NSW Performance Squad, NSW ETS Squad and NSW Junior Sharks.
Bailey Newham – Development Swimming Coach/Strength and Conditioning Coach
As a former competitive swimmer and holding a SCTA Foundation Coaching Licence, Bailey brings a wealth of knowledge and swimming experience to his role as Development Squad Coach, working with our Development and Junior Squads.
Bailey, who holds a Certificate IV in fitness, also looks after strength and conditioning for our Intermediate and Senior Squad swimmers. Bailey is in his final year of university, working towards a Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science, and has been accepted to start a Master in Exercise Physiology.