Guildford City Swimming Club is very pleased to announce the appointment of Stuart Donald as the new Lead Coach of Elmbridge Phoenix Swimming Club.

Stuart has previously been joint Head Coach of Sutton Atlantis Swimming Club and is an ASA Level 3 Coach.

Stuart will be employed by Guildford City, but will work under contract as the Lead Coach of Elmbridge Phoenix SC. Stuart is delighted to have been appointed as the Lead Coach and is looking forward to working with both Clubs to help continue to make this a successful venture.

Steve Middleton of Guildford City said, “We are delighted that Stuart will be joining our coaching team. Stuart will enjoy all the resources of belonging to a large Club and will therefore receive mentoring and support from Guildford’s highly skilled coaching team. However Stuart will also be working closely with the Committee of Elmbridge Phoenix in order to take the Club forward and develop the organisation further. Elmbridge Phoenix will continue to be a separate standalone Club working under the direction of its own Committee. We are all looking forward to ensuring that our collaboration continues to be is a successful one”.

Dan Odfjell jr, Chairman of Elmbridge Phoenix SC, said “We are very happy with the progress of the partnership with Guildford City SC, and look forward to working with and supporting Stuart to capitalise upon the club’s recent progress. We look forward to the future.”