Our 2025 Coaches
Claire Halford - 2025 Head Coach: I'm thrilled to be back for another exciting season with the Marlins! My journey with this incredible team began when I was just seven years old, and now, entering my tenth year as a coach, I couldn't be more excited. Over the years, I've had the privilege of coaching various age groups, and this season, I'm particularly excited to work with both the seniors and intermediates.
Recently, I completed my undergraduate degree at McMaster University, where I studied Human Behaviour. Alongside my academic pursuits, I also wrapped up my competitive swimming career. Swimming has been my passion for the majority of my life, and I'm incredibly eager to share that passion with the next generation of swimmers.
As we gear up for the season ahead, I'm looking forward to fostering a supportive and dynamic environment where our athletes can thrive both in and out of the pool. Whether it's refining technique, building endurance, or instilling a love for the sport, I'm committed to helping each swimmer reach their full potential.
See you all in May, ready to dive in and make some waves!
Owen Halford - 2025 Seniors and Juniors: Hello! I'm Owen Halford, and I'll be coaching senior and junior swimmers this season, also helping out where needed. I've been swimming since age 5, starting with the Marlins precomp group before swimming year-round with Red Deer Catalina and the Olympian Swim Club. The Marlins hold a special place in my heart, as my mom and her siblings also swam with them in the 80s. Currently, I'm in my third year at McMaster University studying Chemical/Integrated Biomedical Engineering and Health Sciences. I'm also a varsity swimmer for the McMaster Marauders. Throughout my swimming career, I've achieved milestones such as being an ASSA All-star and provincial record holder, being a nationals A finalist and competing at world trials. I've been honored with awards like the Joy Anderson Memorial Award with the Marlins and the Art Mellom Memorial Award with Catalina. I'm excited to share my passion for swimming and provide a supportive environment for the next generation of swimmers. Looking forward to seeing them improve and have fun in the pool this season!
Hudson Greenhalgh - 2025 Juniors Hello Marlin families! My name is Hudson Greenhalgh, this is my second year coaching. I’ve swam with the Marlins for nine years and recently volunteering with the city of Red Deer teaching swim lessons. I am currently in grade 11 at Lindsay Thurber High School. A highlight for me was qualifying for the Alberta Summer Games and being able to swim the 200 breaststroke. The swim meets and social events are what I love most about swimming. The swim meets and social events allow me to connect with the swimmers within our club as well as other clubs in our region. My hopes are that the swimmers I am able to coach will grow a love for the sport as well as the club. I'm looking forward to spending this summer with all the new and existing Marlin familes this season!
Alexis Squire - 2025 Seniors: Hi everyone! I'm Alexis, and I'm so excited to be back coaching seniors and juniors this season! This is my fourth year coaching with the Marlins. I have been a part of the Marlins club since 2012, I swam with the club for 10 years before t transitioning to being a coach. I was also a competitive artistic swimmer and coach with the Red Deer Silhouettes for six years. Currently, I'm in my second year of nutrition sciences at the University of Alberta. I'm looking forward to seeing new and old marlin families back at the pool in May!
Abby Sheehy - 2025 Mini Marlins: Hello Marlins Families! My name is Abby Sheehy. This is my fourth year returning to the Marlins, and my first year coaching. I am thrilled for this upcoming swim season to start. I am committed to creating a safe, supportive, and fun environment for my Minis team this season. I am currently in grade 10 at Hunting Hills High School. Some of my biggest accomplishments have been winning a provincial medal in the 800 freestyle and I was also honored to receive the Joy Andersen Memorial Award. Over the past years I have gained a strong passion for the sport as well as the club itself. The swim meets and strong bond between all the swimmers and coaches is truly amazing and welcoming. My hopes for my Mini swimmers this summer is to help them build confidence and gain a love for the sport like I have myself. I look forward to seeing you all at the pool in May!
Sara Molly - 2025 Juniors
Hello! My name is Sara Molly and I’m really excited to be Coaching this season. I graduated grade 12 in January at Lindsay Thurber high school this year. This is my first year coaching with the Marlins and I will be coaching one of the development groups. I really enjoy being at the pool and I lifeguard and teach swim lessons when I’m not coaching. I have been swimming for 7 years, since I was 9 years old and I swam my last year with the marlins. My favourite part about swimming is swim meets and meeting and helping all of the kids. A highlight of my swimming career was making top 8 in provincials for 50 fly and making it to provincials the past 3 years with both individual and relay events. I am super excited coach this year and to get to know everyone, both parents and kids. My hopes are that my swimmers will grow to love swimming just as much as I have and grown to love the marlins club in the process.
William Bellmore - 2025 assisting with Intermediate Hello, Marlins! My name is William Bellmore, and I’m excited to be coaching for the first time this year. This is also my 12th year swimming with the Red Deer Marlins. I’m currently in Grade 11 at Notre Dame High School. One of my biggest highlights was qualifying for the 2023 Alberta Summer Games, where I had the honor of representing my community and earned second place in the 200 butterfly.What I love most about swimming is the chance to meet new teams and connect with others. The social gatherings at swim meets are definitely the best part of my experience! As a coach, I hope to help my swimmers develop a love for the sport and for the Marlins club.
I am excited for an amazing season ahead!
{ In Memoriam }
"Coaching is the most rewarding thing I have ever done"
Coach Chloe 2024
Chloe Becher was a beloved coach for 3 summers with the Red Deer Marlins, she was a competetive swimmer for 13 years. 12 of those years were with the Red Deer Marlins, where she made some of her happiest childhood memories.
Chloe was attending MacEwan University in the fall of 2024, she had just completed two years living in the United States attending college on a hockey scholarship.
She loved to read, do anything competitive, hike in the mountains with her dog,
and spend time with her friends and family.
Sadly, Chloe passed away on November 8, 2024.
She will be forever remembered as a treasured part of our Red Marlins Family.
William Bellmore - 2025 assisting with Intermediates
