A highly skilled and experienced team has been selected to support Team England Swimming at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. This diverse group of coaches and support staff has been assembled to ensure optimal performances from the athletes.
Team England Swimming Staff for Glasgow 2026
Andi Manley will take on the role of Head Coach, leading the team alongside Richard Blackshaw, who will serve as Team Leader. Rod Wardle has been appointed as the Lead Team Manager, supported by Claire Thorn as Team Manager.
Key Staff Members
- Andi Manley – Head Coach
- Richard Blackshaw – Team Leader
- Rod Wardle – Lead Team Manager
- Claire Thorn – Team Manager
- Daniel Waddingham – Lead Sport Science and Sports Medicine Practitioner
- Craig Robertson – Performance Analyst
- Victoria Jones – Performance Analyst
- Rachel Carter – Physiotherapist
- Lisa Sharratt – Physiotherapist
The coaching team consists of eight dedicated coaches, including:
- Ryan Livingstone
- Jamie Main
- Karen Bradbury
- Andy Sharp
- Richard Denigan
- Kevin Brooks
- Greg King-Limb
- Calum Jarvis – Tokyo 2020 Olympic champion
Five coaches will be attending their first major senior championships and multi-sports Games. This fresh talent, combined with experienced personnel, sets a promising foundation for success.
Focus on Team Success
Andi Manley expressed pride in the team’s selection, emphasizing the importance of support beyond athletes. He highlighted the commitment and experience of the staff in creating a conducive environment for training and competition.
Richard Blackshaw echoed these sentiments, underscoring the extensive collaboration necessary for success at the Commonwealth Games. He noted the group’s strength lies in its unity and shared standards, which aim to prepare athletes effectively for Glasgow.
Additional Support Staff
Alongside the primary coaching staff, several coordinators and support roles have been filled to ensure comprehensive athlete preparation:
- Paula West – Coordinator
- Jessica Arnold – Coordinator
- Anna Woodside – Performance Operations
- Ally Whike – Director of Sport
- Diane Elliot – Sports Science Sports Medicine Manager
- Gemma Hathaway – Strength & Conditioning
- Abi Woodliffe-Thomas – Nutritionist
- Danielle Brayson – Swimming Lead
- Mollie Goodwin – Performance Analyst
- David Fletcher – Team Dynamics
- Daniel Richardson – Media
- Kelly Stock – Media
- Craig Gibbons – Coach
- Dave Heathcock – Selection Panel
- Rob Aubry – Selection Panel
- Jonothon Murt – Selection Chair
As the team prepares for Glasgow 2026, they are united in their goal: to make England proud through exemplary performances and teamwork.
