Coaches

Craig Mitchell

Head Coach

Craig has been coaching swimming for 14 years.  He originally started coaching with Warrender Baths Club in Edinburgh in 2011 while doing his Mechanical Engineering Degree at Heriot-Watt University.  

Craig completed his level 3/ senior coaching qualification in 2017 and brings a large amount of experience and knowledge to every session. During the pandemic in 2020 he also did his open water swimmering coaching qualification and continues to give swimmers the opportunity to try something different than just following the black line. 

Coaching Philosophy Statement
My philosophy is rooted in the belief that swimming should open doors—for individuals, for teams, and for the community we build together. I am driven by three core commitments:

– Growth of the Club: To foster an environment where Corby Swimming Club continues to thrive, developing not only stronger athletes but also a stronger culture of excellence, inclusion, and pride.
– Pathways to Performance: To create opportunities for more swimmers to reach the highest levels of competition, including national qualification, by providing structured, supportive, and challenging coaching that helps each athlete realise their potential.
– The Full Experience of Swimming: To ensure every swimmer experiences the breadth of what the sport can offer; friendship, resilience, discipline, sportsmanship and the life lessons that extend far beyond the pool.

Ultimately, my role is to guide swimmers on a journey that balances ambition with enjoyment, performance with personal growth, and individual achievement with team spirit. Success is not only measured in medals or times, but in the confidence, character, and lifelong love of swimming that our athletes carry with them.

If you are interested in finding out more feel free to email Craig. 

Coach.mitchell@corbyswimmingclub.org.uk