Coaches and Philosophy
“We, the coaches, believe that competitive swimming is one of the greatest sports in the world. It fosters in the individual a desire for personal excellence, and a commitment to achieve. Our role as we see it is to nurture that desire and commitment through programs focused on physical and mental skill development. Overlying all of this, we know that swimming is fun, and that this spirit should be the driving force of everyone’s involvement with the sport.”
OUR COACHES
Head Coach
Alicia
HI PMA!
My name is Alicia and I am returning as head coach this season. This will be my 8th year coaching with the Port Moody Aquarians. I started summer swimming when I was 4 and finished my swimming career with the SFU varsity swim team. My favourite part of coaching is seeing the athletes smile after a race where they’ve put in all their effort. I’m looking forward to another exciting season with lots of personal growth and fast swimming in the pool!
Lead Coach
Devon
I’m super pumped to be back for my third year at PMA as the lead coach for Black group! I have around 12 years of competitive swim experience both in summer and winter both in Canada and Europe, and have taught both public and private swim lessons alongside coaching. I’m looking forward to helping my group refine their techniques and break barriers in the pool. Can’t wait for another amazing season with PMA!
Lead Coach
Kathryn
Hi PMA! I’m excited to be the lead coach of the Orca group this season! Although this is my first year coaching with PMA, I was previously a competitive swimmer for 16 years and a coach for 8 years with the Coquitlam Sharks. Off the deck, I also work as a lifeguard, and I just finished my third year at Queen’s University, working on a dual major in History and English Literature! In my spare time, I am also an amateur sports journalist writing about hockey! I can’t wait to meet you all and have so much fun this summer!
Lead Coach
Brett
My name is Brett Hunter, and I am the lead coach of White group this season. I have been with PMA for 13 years now, as both a swimmer and a coach. I swam up until 2023 with SFA/OS, and I am now currently a business student at SFU. My favourite thing about coaching is being able to help swimmers develop their passion for the sport, and enjoy it as much as I did. In my free time, I enjoy working out, snowboarding, and making good memories with friends. Looking forward to a fast, fun swim season!
Lead Coach
Andrew
I joined PMA as a swimmer when I was 9 years old and have enjoyed swimming with PMA every year since then. I also enjoy playing other sports, such as soccer and ultimate frisbee. In my free time, I like to bake. I have been coaching with PMA for a few years. I am going into my third year at SFU, studying education. I am looking forward to another awesome season.
Lead & Support Coach
Hamish
Co-Lead Coach
Riley
Hi PMA, my name is Riley Wilkinson! I am super excited to be a co-lead for the Minis group this year as well as supporting other groups. I have been swimming with the club for 11 years and this will be my 4th year coaching. I am currently finishing grade 11 at heritage woods secondary. My favourite thing about coaching is watching the kids improve as the summer goes on. This summer I am looking forward to getting to know everyone this year and creating new memories. Super excited for this season!!
Co-Lead Coach
Kennedy
Hi, my name is Kennedy Mercer. I’ve been part of PMA since 2018 and have been coaching for the past four years. This season, I’m excited to be co-leading the Minis group and working with the youngest swimmers in our club. I’m looking forward to helping them build strong fundamentals and discover a love for the sport. I’m currently in Grade 12 and will be heading to UBC in the fall. Outside of the pool, I love hanging out with friends and spending time outside. See you on deck!
Support Coach
Linus
Hello PMA, I am Linus and I am excited to be back coaching with PMA! I started swimming when I was 4 years old and swam with PMA until I was 10 before moving to competitive winter swimming with the Langley Olympians Swim team where I trained with the national group. I have been coaching for about 4 years and I am looking forward to passing down the knowledge and experiences I have had to our swimmers. I hope to be able to help swimmers achieve their best potential while having fun in the pool. I love the outdoors and am always trying to stay active playing multiple different sports. I am looking forward to meeting the new aspiring swimmers and some familiar faces back training in the pool again. See you on deck!
Support Coach
Nathalie
Hi PMA! My name is Nathalie Raesler and I am a support coach with Orca. I have been swimming with PMA for about 11 years and coaching for 4! I am currently finishing grade 11 at heritage woods secondary. When I’m not swimming I’m usually hanging out with friends, going to the gym, or playing basketball. My favourite thing about coaching is getting to see everyone grow their skills and build friendships with others. I’m excited to get to know everyone this year and to make some great memories that we will all remember for a lifetime. I can’t wait for this season!
Support Coach
Kida
Hi! My name is Kida, this is my 9th season with PMA, and I’ll be going into my last year of high school after this summer. I really love coaching and being able to help the swimmers improve their strokes, and I can’t wait to be back coaching again this season!
Technical Support Coach
Mia
Hey PMA! My name is Mia, and I am so excited to be back and taking on a new role of Part-Time Technical Support Coach this summer! This is my 12th year as an Aquarian, and I cannot wait to work with both new and returning swimmers across the club in 1-on-1 and small group settings to develop their technique and help our team grow stronger! Off the deck, I just completed my second semester of the Professional Development Program at Simon Fraser University, where I am working towards my long-time goal of becoming an elementary school teacher. You can also find me on walks, hanging out with my family, my friends and my two cats, or attending concerts. Looking forward to seeing everyone and making this a fantastic season!
Technical Support Coach
Lucas
My name is Lucas and I am thrilled to be returning for my 6th summer with PMA as a part of the coaching team! I am currently pursuing a degree in Engineering at Queen’s University, where I am also a member of the varsity swim team, and recently I was honored to be announced the men’s team captain for the 2025-2026 season. Swimming has always been a huge part of my life and it is always a pleasure to return to such an amazing team!