OURCOACHES

 

NEMANJAČOLIĆ
Director of Performance and Coaching 

High Performance & National Coach
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Joined RHAC Coaching Team: 2016

What I love most about coaching:

 

What I love most about coaching is witnessing the journey of growth and transformation in my athletes. It's incredibly fulfilling to see their hard work, dedication to growth and commitment to excellence translate into not just better performances in the pool, but into stronger, more confident individuals outside of it.
 
When I step onto the pool deck, I look forward to the energy and possibility of each practice. The practice is where the work happens and I thrive on the moments where athletes push past their self-imposed limits and have their perspective change on what is possible. 
 
Certifications:

NCCP 3 Trained

NL & Standard First Aid - CPR C

Advanced Coaching Certificate (underway)

 
HANS WITOLLA
Lead Age Group Coach
Junior & Select Coach
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Joined RHAC Coaching Team: 2023

What I love most about coaching:

What I enjoy the most is the opportunity to change people's lives for the better. Coaching is just part of my life. I look forward to seeing the satisfaction the swimmers experience after they have succeeded and the confidence they gain from those experiences.

 

Certifications:

NCCP 3

NL & Standard First Aid - CPR C

NEBOJŠ A DURKIN
Performance & Junior Coach, HP/Nat Assistant
Video Analysis Team Lead
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Joined RHAC Coaching Team: 2016

What I love most about coaching:

Excitement about the great impact swimming has on young athletes, both in sport and in life. It contributes to making future generations better, enriching their lives with new learnings and skills that will help them through all life's adventures.

 
Certifications:

University of Novi Sad - Degree of Sport Science in Swimming Coaching

Swim England - Swimming Coach

NCCP 2 (Coach Challenge in progress)

NL & Standard First Aid - CPR C

VICTORIA RADOUNSKI
Youth Coach, Development Coach, HP/Nat Assistant
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Joined RHAC Coaching Staff: 2022

What I love most about coaching:

Seeing the positive impact that coaching has on the athletes not just in performance but holistically as a person.

Certifications:

Bachelor of Kinesiology, U of T

NCCP 2 Trained

NL & Standard First Aid - CPR C

JAMES CHEN
Senior Coach
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Joined RHAC Coaching Team: 2022
 
What I love most about coaching:
As a former RHAC swimmer, it is my goal to contribute back to my club and to coach the next generation. Seeing the swimmers’ achievements in and outside the pool motivates me to continue coaching everyday. I look forward to seeing everyone accomplish their goals and pushing their limits!

 

Certifications:

NCCP 1

NL & Standard First Aid- CPR C

 

AVESTA ASHOURI
Senior Development Coach
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Joined RHAC Coaching Team: 2022
 
What I love most about coaching:
What I love most about coaching is seeing young athletes with the same passion for the sport as me and helping them improve on something they are interested in.

Certifications: 

NCCP 1

NL & Standard First Aid - CPR C

SEQUOIA GIBSON
Assistant Development Coach
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Joined RHAC Coaching Team: 2022
 
What I love most about coaching:
When I see the swimmers excited to be in the pool, training and racing, it fills me with joy and reminds me of why I love this sport. It’s so wonderful to be a part of an incredible club filled with such hardworking, dedicated swimmers, and I look forward to helping them reach the high goals they have in mind.

Certifications: 

NCCP 1

NL & Standard First Aid - CPR C

DANIELSHEU
Assistant Youth Coach
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Joined RHAC Coaching Team: 2023
 
What I love most about coaching:
Coming soon!

Certifications: 

NCCP 1

NL & Standard First Aid - CPR C

 

 

 

 

KIMIKOTANIISHI

Strength & Conditioning Coach
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Joined RHAC Coaching Team: 2021

What I love most about coaching:

Watching athletes develop physical literacy and resilience is nothing short of amazing to witness and it is by far my favorite thing about coaching.  Getting to coach these young RHAC athletes is an invaluable experience and an inspiring one as well.

 

Certifications: 

CF-Level 2 Trainer

CF Gymnastics Certification

NCCP Swimming Level 1 

Standard First Aid and CPR