04/11/2026
Saphrina has recently joined our team as a New Apprentice within our Swimming Development Team. Hear how she got involved in sport and some inspiration for some girls and woman 🙂
What do you love most about working in sport so far❓
I love working with people, especially when it comes to teaching them skills, that aren't just important life skills, but something that can be fun, rewarding and provides you with new opportunities. After being surrounded by sport my whole life working in this area came naturally to me, and so I wanted to share the joys people may not know that sport can bring.
What sport did you play when you were younger ❓
My sport is swimming, I competed at British level. I only started swimming when I was 9 years old and learned to swim at the Vale of Leven Swimming Pool and later joined West Dunbartonshire Swimming Club. I swam competitively for 8 years, and it was some of the hardest years of my life. Despite that, I do not regret it one bit and would do it all over again in a heartbeat.
What advice would you give girls ❓
Though you may feel a lot of stress and pressure to always be at your best, it is okay to breathe and take a rest. That bad race, bad training session or personal best you can't beat doesn't define you. I see you, and I can see all the hard work you are putting in. Do not let the words of others bring you down, keep going for you, keep trying for you, and do your best for you.
