I started my coaching career in Caledon, Ontario at the age of 16 with the Dorado Stars Swim Club.
My passion for the vocation and a thirst for knowledge took me to Vancouver, B.C. where I earned a diploma in Coaching from Douglas College. During that time I was also the Assistant Head Coach of the Pacific Sea Wolves Swim Club, the co-founder of the Langley Olympians Swim Club and apprenticed under some fantastic coaches including; Randy Bennett (coach of Olympic silver and bronze medalist Ryan Cochrane), Tom Johnson (coach of Olympic bronze medalist Brent Hayden) and several more.
During the 1999-2000 season I attended the National Coaching Institute-Calgary where I earned a diploma in High Performance Coaching. While in Calgary I had the opportunity to do a mentorship with elite coaches Jan Bidrman and Mike Blondal. I assisted them with their group that included world record holder Penny Heyns and Olympic medalist Curtis Myden as they prepared for the 2000 Olympic Games. During my time in Calgary I did not only learn from two amazing coaches, but from some of the best physiologists, sports psychologists, biomechanists and strength trainers in the world.
Throughout my coaching career I have been successful in growing and developing age group teams. I have also coached several of the country's top age group athletes and guided multiple varsity athletes to top three finishes at the Canadian Interniversity Sport (CIS) Championships.
Through my writing career I have had the tremendous opportunity to spend time with and learn from some of the best coaches in the history of the sport including; Bob Bowman, Eddie Reese, Michael Bohl, Dave Salo, Bud McAllister, Randy Reese, Rick Demont and Paul Yetter.
During my years in the coaching profession I also worked with several triathletes. I have coached over 50 athletes who have competed in Ironman competitions including Marilyn MacDonald who eventually became one of the top professionals in the world.
The knowledge and experience I have gained in my coaching career allows me to have a unique insight into the needs of swimmers. This insight enables me to develop exciting, effective and enjoyable Swimming Specific Yoga programs for swimmers of all levels.