The Coaches Lane

E37 Paul Greaves. Chameleon Coaching and adapting to Individual Needs

August 11, 2026·54 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

In this episode of The Coaches Lane, Paul Greaves shares his unique journey from a young trampoline coach in Sheffield to coaching an athlete to multiple Olympic Medals. He discusses the evolution of his coaching philosophy, emphasising the importance of creating a positive and individualised coaching environment. Highlights include the significance of education in coaching, the concept of chameleon coaching, and the challenges faced in modern coaching. He advocates for a balance between professionalism and enjoyment in sports, and the need for coaches to adapt to the individual needs of their athletes. You can connect with Paul via his instagram and linked in below:https://www.instagram.com/paulgreaves01/https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-greaves-8b074720/Don't forget we have a wide range of resources on our coaching website including recommend books, podcasts and links to our CPDs. You can also sign up for our free wellbeing check in there too.  ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://aprace.club/pages/coaches-communityFor coaches looking to explore AP Race Plus, our club support platform that offers digital access to world class information for swimmers, parents and coaches, please email the team via ⁠⁠and we will be able to help support club, big or small, wherever you are located. You can also get a feel for the platform via our website here: ⁠⁠https://plus.aprace.club/Contact us directly via coaches@aprace.club

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