Professional Summary
Dedicated swimming coach with extensive experience developing youth and junior competitive athletes across provincial and regional circuits. Skilled in biomechanical stroke correction, periodized training design, and fostering long-term athletic development through positive deck leadership.
Coaching Experience
Pacific Crest Aquatic Club
Vancouver, BC
Head Age Group Coach
Sep 2023 – Present
- Design and implement seasonal periodization training plans for 45 competitive age-group swimmers aged 11 to 16.
- Conduct high-speed underwater video analysis to refine stroke biomechanics, starts, and turn efficiency.
- Coach athletes to 18 qualifying standards at provincial championships and 4 individual qualifications at Western Canadian Championships.
- Collaborate with strength and conditioning staff to oversee dryland development and injury mitigation routines.
North Shore Wave Swim Club
North Vancouver, BC
Assistant Swim Coach
Sep 2020 – Aug 2023
- Coached developmental squads of up to 30 swimmers, focusing on legal stroke execution, aerobic endurance, and meet etiquette.
- Managed entry submissions, heat sheet verifications, and deck marshalling for six regional weekend invitationals per season.
- Mentored junior instructors on instructional progression for competitive stroke clinics.
Education
University of British Columbia
Bachelor of Kinesiology · Kinesiology and Exercise Science · Vancouver, BC · With Distinction · Sep 2016 – Apr 2020
Completed specialized coursework in biomechanics, motor control, exercise physiology, and sports psychology, supporting practical poolside application.
Key Coaching Initiatives
Underwater Stroke Biomechanics Program
Oct 2023 – Jun 2024
- Introduced dual-angle tablet video review during weekly sprint sets, decreasing turn transit times by an average of 0.28 seconds across senior squad members.
- Structured individualized performance tracking templates in Hy-Tek Team Manager to track progression towards provincial time cuts.
Core Competencies
Stroke Biomechanics Analysis
Season Periodization Planning
Dryland Conditioning
Hy-Tek Meet Manager
Team Management Software
Video Technique Analysis
Race Strategy & Pacing
Aquatic Safety & First Aid
Youth Athlete Development
Languages
English
C2
French
B1
Certifications
NCCP Competition Coach (Level 2)
Swimming Canada / NCCP · May 2020
National Lifeguard (Pool) & Standard First Aid with CPR-C
Lifesaving Society Canada · Apr 2025
Volunteer Service
Swim BC Regional Meets
Vancouver, BC · Oct 2021 – Jun 2023
- Volunteer Meet Official
- Officiated as stroke and turn judge across eight regional development meets, ensuring adherence to Swimming Canada competition guidelines.