Dale – who begins the role in April – is a two-time Commonwealth medallist, claiming double silver in the 400IM and with Scotland in the 4×2 relay at the 2006 Games in Melbourne and two years later competed at the Beijing Olympics.
An Aquatics GB press release says: “Dale’s wealth of coaching experience has seen him identify and nurture talent in the sport – a responsibility he will now take into implementing a world-class performance pathway across Aquatics GB’s pool and marathon swimming programmes, ensuring the effective transition of the next generation of talent on a trajectory towards achieving senior international success.”
Dale said: “I am thrilled to join Aquatics GB as the Performance Pathway Lead for Swimming. The progress made in our pathway programmes to date has set a strong foundation, and I am excited about driving its future success.
“With swimming’s stellar profile, I see an incredible opportunity to inspire and shape the hearts and minds of our talented athletes, steering them to achievements on the international stage. My love for sport drives me to ensure each athlete stretches the limits of their potential. I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to contribute to such a prestigious organisation.”
Dale will work closely with Aquatics GB Head Coach Steven Tigg on developing talent.
“It is great that we have been able to appoint Euan to such a crucial position as we begin the next Olympic cycle towards LA,” said Tigg. “His depth of experience in coaching and talent identification bodes well for bringing through the British swimming stars of future Olympic, World Championship and European Championship campaigns, and his input will be valuable in helping us to continually improve as a swimming programme.”
Dale will also work in tandem with Performance Pathway Coach Nathan Hilton to provide the best platform for athlete development and progression – while Hilton will continue to lead the marathon swimming programme, on the back of a year that saw three athletes finish in the top 20 of the men’s and women’s 10km events in Paris.
