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

Bryan

Hi PMA! I’m Bryan, and I’m excited to be joining PMA this year. I started swimming at 10 years old and continued on to swim for U of A, competing in the 2008 Beijing Olympic Trials. I rekindled my love for the sport as a coach in Red Deer with the Catalina Swim Club and have been involved in the swimming community ever since as a coach and swimmer. I look forward to helping advance our team and encourage fun in such a wonderfully amazing sport of swimming.

Assistant Head Coach

Brett

Hi PMA! My name is Brett Hunter. PMA has been my summer home for 14 years, where I grew up as a swimmer and eventually transitioned onto the deck as a coach. I also competed with SFA/OS until 2023. I’m currently balancing my swim coaching with my studies as a student in the Beedie School of Business at SFU. My favourite part of coaching is supporting swimmers to find their own passion for the sport. My goal is to have them enjoy it just as much as I did growing up. I can’t wait for a fast and fun season ahead with all of you!

Assistant Head Coach

Kathryn

Hey hey PMA! I am so excited to be back for my second year as the Lead Coach of Orca! This is my 10th season of coaching summer swimming, and my favourite part is still seeing athletes’ self pride when they have accomplished goals! Off the deck, I am going into my final year of my Bachelor of Arts degree at Queen’s University, and in my spare time I work as a lifeguard, read lots, and watch hockey! I can’t wait to see you all on the pool deck, lets swim fast and have fun this season!

Lead Coach

Kennedy

Hi! My name is Kennedy. I have been with PMA since 2018 and have coached for the past 5 years. This season, I am excited to be the Minis lead and work with some of the youngest swimmers in our club. I enjoy helping swimmers build strong fundamentals, gain confidence in the water, and develop a love for the sport and the community. I am currently a student at the University of British Columbia, where I am pursuing a degree in Applied Biology. I look forward to meeting new swimmers and hopefully seeing a few familiar faces. See you on deck!

Lead Coach

Linus

Hello PMA! I am Linus, and I am super excited to be back coaching with PMA! I’ve competitively swam for over 10 years, swimming with PMA, and with the national group of the Langley Olympians Swim Club. I have been coaching for over 5 years now and I am looking forward to passing down my knowledge and experiences to our swimmers. I hope to be able to help swimmers reach their full potential while having fun in the pool. I love the outdoors and am always trying to stay active playing multiple different sports. I look forward to meeting new aspiring swimmers and some familiar faces back in the pool again. See you on deck!

Lead Coach

Hamish

Hello PMA, I am excited to be returning again this year to coach the team. Ten years ago I started my coaching journey and I am still on that path. I can not wait to see everyone in the pool and ready to swim their heart out this season.

Lead Coach

Riley

Hi PMA, my name is Riley Wilkinson! I am super excited to be the lead for the Aqua-splashes group this summer. I have been swimming with the club for 12 years and this will be my 5th year coaching. I am currently in Grade 12. This summer I am looking forward to getting to know everyone and creating new memories. So excited for this season!!

Support 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 am in my third year at Simon Fraser University, studying Education in hopes of becoming a teacher. During the year, I work as a Lesson Supervisor and Swim instructor for Pedalheads Swim. Over the winter, I swim and compete with the Hyack masters. In my free time, I like baking and trying other sports. I am looking forward to another year with PMA. Go Aquarians!

Support Coach

Kida

Hi PMA! My name is Kida and I am so excited to be back working with the Orca group this season, this will be my 10th year with the club and 5th year coaching. I’ve also been swimming with Olympian Swimming (formerly SFA) for the past five years and doing some coaching with them from time to time. I’m currently in Grade 12 at Burnaby Mountain Secondary and am looking forward to continuing my studies at UBC in the fall. Swimming has been my whole life since I fell in love with it so long ago and I can’t wait to pass on my knowledge and tips to my swimmers. I always look forward to seeing each individual grow and become more confident with their skills, as well as the bonds that form between swimmers and their coaches. Can’t wait for a great season!

Support Coach

Nathalie

Hi PMA! My name is Nathalie Raesler and I am a support coach with White Group. I have been swimming with PMA for about 12 years and coaching for 5! I am currently finishing grade 12 at heritage woods secondary. When I’m not swimming I’m usually hanging out with friends, or going to the gym. 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!

Technical Coach

Devon

Hi PMA! I am coach Devon, and this will be my 4th year coaching with PMA. I am returning this season as a technical support coach, and this past year I have been coaching full-time winter swimming. I am excited to be back and will see you all on deck!

Junior Coach

Chella

Hi!  My name is Chella, and this will be my 6 year on the PMA team. I have been volunteering for 3 years and this will be my first year coaching. Outside of swimming I enjoy being active and gaining new experiences.  I have been skydiving and parasailing and I can’t wait for my next adventure. I am excited for the opportunity to coach with PMA, and I hope to make swimming an enjoyable experience for all swimmers.

Junior Coach

Scott

Hey PMA, My name is Scott Hunter and I am  one of your support coaches! This year will be 13 years since I started swimming competitively. PMA was the first swim club I joined and the club that helped me fall in love with the sport. I currently am in grade 11 and swim for Olympians Swimming National Group and have travelled around the world to swim. This will be my first year coaching but I have been volunteering with PMA and the Olympians for the past 3 years. Outside of the pool I like to go to the gym, watch basketball, and hanging out with my friends. I am excited to share my knowledge of strokes and techniques I have learned throughout the years of working with various coaches. I can’t not wait to meet everyone around the pool deck!

Junior Coach

Cale

Hello PMA! My name is Cale, and I am excited to start coaching with PMA!  I started swimming with PMA when I was 8 years old until I was 12 then I moved over to Winter Club with Olympians swimming where I currently train in the national group. In my career I have been able to experience and learn so many things, plus go to competitions all across Canada and a couple of international competitions including in Australia and Singapore. I am excited to pass down my knowledge and experience to the swimmers. I hope to help our athletes achieve their goals while having fun in the process. My hobbies are swimming, travelling and the outdoors as well as trying new things.. I look forward to meeting everyone. See you in the pool!

Junior Coach

Alisha

Hi PMA, my name is Alisha. I am a new Junior Coach this season. I have been swimming with the Port Moody Aquarians for ten years and have four years of coaching experience. I am currently finishing my grade 10 year at St. Thomas More Collegiate. In my free time, I enjoy being in nature and spending time with my friends. This season, I am super excited to help swimmers build new skills and make this summer a memorable experience! Can’t wait for this season!

Junior Coach

Mackenna

Hi! I’m Mackenna Petty, and I will be one of the coaches at PMA. My swimming journey  started at PMA when I was just five years old. I later moved on to competitive winter swimming with Olympian’s Swim Club for five years where I trained with the  National Group. I am currently finishing my grade 12 year at Heritage Woods Secondary. I am looking forward to seeing young swimmers improve and discover the love for the sport, as well as creating new memories. See you on the pool deck!