Coaches and Committee | Beachborough & Brackley Triathlon Club

Meet the Coaches

Hester Pollock

Level 3 Triathlon Coach
Level 2 Swimming Coach
Level 2 Open Water Swim
Level 1 Running Coach

I fell in love with Triathlon 40 years ago when racing in Asia. The reason I love it so much is because it’s not easy and every race is a challenge. The feeling when you complete a tough race is amazing! My three children all have grown up doing multi-sports and I now want to support many more children so that they too fall in love with sport. Whether or not you are competitive, I believe everyone can achieve great things. I have raced all distances in triathlon competing for GB Age group at World Champs and European Championships, and distances up to Ironman. I love to coach and inspire children.

York Harris

Level 1 Triathlon Coach

I have been involved with Beachborough Tri Club for 4 years, helping out as a parent and as a Marshall, during this time both my children have been involved with the club.

I decided to become a coach for two reasons: Firstly to support my son who is currently in TS1 and his fellow athletes. Secondly, to support the club further as the coaches do such an amazing job and I wanted to give something back. I am a keen cyclist, swimmer & runner and having discovered triathlons later in life look forward to doing more in the future.

James Bridge

Level 1 Triathlon Coach
RFU Level 2 Rugby Coach

Sport is a big part of my life, whether that be coaching, spectating or participating, I enjoy all aspects. Making sport fun as well as rewarding is my coaching philosophy. My triathlon coaching journey is relatively new, having level 1 qualified in 2019 after being asked to join the Beachborough team.

Both my children represent the club, and as I enjoy coaching and developing young athletes it was an easy decision to make.

Rob Kersey

Level 2 Swim Teacher & Coach
Qualified Lifeguard (NPLQ)
& hold a NRASTC

Sarah Bradley

SEQ Level 1 Teaching Swimming

I became involved in coaching swimming at the club when all three of my children became members. I really love swimming as a sport and used to swim competitively myself, competing at a regional level.

I want to encourage young swimmers to develop their technique and become the best swimmers they can be, whether they want to swim for fun, fitness, or compete.

Freya Pamphlett

Level 1 Swimming Coach

I have been competing in triathlon for as long as I can remember! I am the first to admit a big part of triathlon for me is the ‘social’ aspect! I love training with the crew in the club and at Banbury Harriers – it makes training so much more enjoyable.

I really enjoy teaching the younger athlete’s and seeing them improve makes it all worthwhile.

Sophie Govan

Level 1 & 2 Swimming Coach

I am a national swimmer whose life has revolved around the sport for the past 10 years, but now it’s my time to give back to the sport that has given me so much!

I hope to impart some of the tips and tricks I’ve picked up along the way, not only to aid the athlete’s development but to also make their time at the club as enjoyable as possible!

Ros Kelling

Level 2 Running Coach
Banbury Harriers

My passion in life is running. I have been a middle distance coach at Banbury Harriers Athletic Club for the past 15 years working primarily with athletes between the ages of 11 and 18. My whole ethos is enjoyment – if sessions are varied in a fun and supportive environment athletes will naturally progress and get the best out of themselves, and hopefully have a love of running for the rest of their lives.