Les Howard
Head Coach
Our People
Meet the people behind your club.
Coaches, the Management Team, trustees, Welfare Officers and volunteers each play a part in your experience at Mako’s. Meet the team and find out where to take a training question, practical concern or offer of help.
Coaching and poolside
Coaches who help athletes understand their next step.
The coaching team plans sessions, observes technique and gives athletes feedback to practise in the water. For questions about training or progression, start with the coach leading your programme; new-member enquiries can come through the Contact page.
Matt Howard
Senior Coach
Ant Power
Senior Coach
Steve Dawson
Coach
Mark Whitehouse
Coach
Corrine Craig
Coach
Margaret Beavers
Coach
Louise Holden
Coach & J1
Polly Penrose-Rhodes
Coach
Phil Gibson
Fitness Coach & TM
Safe sport
A dedicated route for welfare concerns.
Helen Bird supports swimming welfare and Nicki Whiteside supports water polo welfare. Use the Safeguarding page to contact the welfare team or find independent Swim England advice and reporting routes. If someone is in immediate danger, call 999.
Running the club
Management Team
Our three club officers are Matt Howard, Chairman; Cyril Clark, Treasurer; and Sarah Power, Secretary. Together with the wider Management Team, they look after the day-to-day running of the club, including finances, competitions, events and communication with families. For help with participation costs, speak privately to Matt Howard, Chairman, Cyril Clark, Treasurer, Sarah Power, Secretary, or any other member of the Management Team.
Matt Howard
Chairman
Cyril Clark
Treasurer
Sarah Power
Club Secretary
Kara Howard
Team Manager L2 · Competition Secretary
Julia Rutter
Swim Mark Officer
Christopher Morris
Parent Liaison Representative
Pamela Clark
Events
Christine Smith
Social Fundraising · Parent Liaison
Helen Dawson
Parent Liaison
Clare Price
Parent Liaison
James Myers
Water Polo Representative
Stuart Rutter
Joining the Management Team
Our charity’s governance
Trustees
Our trustees oversee the charity’s purpose, resources and long-term interests. Some also hold management or coaching roles and are listed in each relevant section.
Matt Howard
Trustee
Christine Smith
Trustee
Sarah Power
Trustee
Cyril Clark
Trustee
Kara Howard
Trustee
Pamela Clark
Trustee
Help the club keep growing
There are useful ways to contribute behind the scenes.
If you would like to volunteer, tell us what you enjoy, any relevant skills and the time you can offer. The club can discuss where help is needed and explain the requirements for a suitable role.