Scarce appointment enormous enhance for swimming resurgence in NSW

The resurgence of swimming in NSW continues with Richard Scarce, a long-serving member of the Australian Dolphins teaching workers, appointed because the Head Coach of the Sydney University Sport Swimming Performance Centre.

The newly created place by the New South Wales Institute of Sport (NSWIS), will permit Mr Scarce – who has been concerned in a number of Olympic and World Championship campaigns during the last 13-years – to assist NSW in its quest to reclaim its mantle because the powerhouse of Australian swimming.

Mr Scarce, who guided Cameron McEvoy to 2 Olympic bronze medals, in addition to plotting the careers of Olympians Maximillian Giuliani, Elijah Winnington, Jenna Strauch and Alex Graham, mentioned he’s excited to relocate from his Gold Coast base to Sydney.

“I want to get things established very quickly in terms of culture and environment,” mentioned Mr Scarce when requested to determine his priorities.

“I need to construct on what’s already at Sydney University and hopefully entice athletes to this system – and I’d like to do this sooner slightly than later.

“I want to get some early results in my first year to get things underway because there’s not much time until the LA Games. “That finetuning should allow us to be in the groove by the second year, and the third year will be all about getting athletes on the Australian team . . . having people on the podium, winning medals.”

Coach Scarce mentioned he was impressed to ‘sign on’ with Sydney University following his discussions with Swimming NSW CEO Kirsten Thomson OLY and NSWIS High Performance Manager Andy Burns and the imaginative and prescient for the long run in NSW. His resolve was galvanised after in search of perception from Swimming Australia’s President Chris Fydler OAM OLY and the extremely revered Ron McKeon OLY.

“I took the goals and improvements of NSW into consideration when I spoke to Kirsten and Andy, and then Chris and Ron,” mentioned Mr Scarce.

“The view was NSW has been a sleeping giant, and while it’s on its way [to greater things] there’s still lots of work to do.”

“There have been some promising outcomes for NSW, together with Chris Nesbit [former Australian and Great Britain national coach] overseeing Carlile taking out the National Age Club title earlier this 12 months.

“That’s a sign of what’s happening, and if NSW can get a few more results like that I have no doubt things will snowball and I’m keen to play my role. I’m not impatient, but I am someone who likes to get things moving quickly. While the ship is turning, I’d like to increase the rate of knots.”

Mr Scarce was mentored by three of Australia’s teaching greats – John Carew – who guided Kieren Perkins OAM to Olympic gold; Laurie Lawrence, who coached Olympic gold medallists Jon Sieben and Duncan Armstrong OAM, and Doug Frost, who coached Ian Thorpe AM. He discovered from them the worth of ardour, power and understanding how to attract the very best out of athletes.

“The energy I bring is high, and I’m very passionate about the sport – and Australia,” Mr Scarce mentioned. “I’ve a superb monitor file to this point, and that’s a results of the athletes believing in me and me in them.

“The athletes at Sydney University should know my philosophy is I’m not a closed book or a dictator. I just want us to get in together and get that culture, that environment, going and create the training group we want.”

“My strategy is to have interaction with everybody, and I additionally imagine everybody deserves a go – significantly after they’ve purchased into this system; they’ve objectives and are keen to combat to realize them. And in me they’ve a coach who’ll again them.

“I’ve learned to get to the top in swimming you need to do your best work together. It’s a team effort.”

Mr Scarce mentioned his time with luminaries Carew, Lawrence and Frost reenforced his perception a swimmer wants one private trait that’s simply as essential as innovative programs, methods, methodologies and science.

“Heart,” he mentioned. “The small things, those one-percenters, are vital in a swimmer because they’re what will allow them to push off when things get hard. “I’ll bring what I bring to Sydney University, and I really look forward to working with the group. There’s some great talent down there and, as I’ve said, I also look forward to attracting swimmers to the program.”

Swimming NSW CEO Kirsten Thomson OLY, mentioned: “We are thrilled to welcome Richard to NSW and kick start the Sydney University Performance Centre. Richard’s unmatched energy, coupled with his demonstrated record of producing world class swimmers, will be a huge asset to our state. His willingness to be part of something bigger and work with coaches and athletes across NSW will place us in a good position as we build towards the 2028 Games.”

Dolphins Head coach Rohan Taylor mentioned: “I want to congratulate Richard Scarce on his appointment to Sydney University. NSWIS and Swimming New South Wales are gaining a passionate and pushed coach who brings a wealth of expertise and confirmed success.

“Richard’s appointment will strengthen the teaching experience inside the state, serving to to drive efficiency development at each the nationwide and worldwide degree. His management can be an essential asset in guaranteeing New South Wales continues to construct momentum on the efficiency pathway.

“I look forward to supporting Richard in this next chapter and to celebrating the successes that will undoubtedly come from his work with Sydney Uni and the broader NSW swimming community.”

NSWIS CEO Professor Kevin Thompson mentioned: “I am absolutely delighted Richard is joining TeamNSWIS and that this partnership with NSWIS, the University of Sydney and Swimming NSW has come together to provide another high performance swimming environment in NSW. NSWIS continues to increase its investment in swimming coaches and additional athlete support services to ensure NSWIS scholarship holders receive the support they need to be world’s best.”

NSWIS High Performance Manager Andy Burns mentioned: “NSWIS is setting bold ambitions for the future of swimming in New South Wales. Our investment in world-class coaching is central to building a pathway to success on the road to Brisbane 2032 and beyond. With Richard at the helm, we are confident this program will become a powerhouse at Sydney University, and we are fully committed to backing him and the athletes to achieve at the highest level.”

Chief Commercial Officer Sydney University Sport Ian Riddick mentioned: “Sydney Uni Sport is delighted to welcome Richard Scarce as Head Coach of the Sydney University Swimming Performance Centre. Richard’s proven track record in developing athletes to reach their highest potential, both nationally and internationally, aligns perfectly with our vision of creating a world-class high performance environment. We look forward to the positive impact his leadership will have on our swimmers, our program, and the broader University community.”

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Daniel Lane, NSWIS