Wahoos swim coaches can be reached at wahoosswimming@gmail.com

Head Coach – Jaimie Gaudreau

Coaches: Age Group 1 & 2

Jaimie has  been head coach of the Wahoos since the 2011/2012 season and has over 10 years of competitive swim coaching experience. She is a level 1 certified coach working on her level 2 designation. Jaimie began swimming at the age of 13 with the Newmarket Stingrays and swam through university with the Laurentian Voyageurs. She has previously coached with the Newmarket Stingrays and Grimshaw Gators swim clubs.

Assistant Coach – Carter Hopkins

Coaches:  Development

This is Carter’s third season coaching with the Wahoos, he is a former competitive swimmer with the club. He is looking forward to instilling all the skills and lessons he has learned through competitive swimming with the young swimmers. He is also a Lifesaving Society Swim for Life Instructor and teaches swimming lessons.

Assistant Coach – Shelley Stewart

Coaches: Learn to Swim

Shelley is returning for her third season coaching with the Wahoos. She brings a wealth of experience teaching swimming lessons through the Red Cross and Lifesaving Society Swim Programs. She holds certifications as a Lifesaving Society Swim for Life Instructor Trainer, Mermaid Instructor, and I Can Swim Instructor, (among many others).  Shelley excels at sharing her genuine love for all things aquatic with children of all ages, but has a special gift for teaching the fundamentals of swimming to our youngest competitors.

Assistant Coach – Samantha Monette

Coaches: Development

This will be Samantha’s second season with the Wahoos.  Samantha grew up swimming competitively with the Peace River Porpoises, and has also worked as part of their coaching staff.   Samantha has been cross trained with Swim 101, I Can Swim, and Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor.  In her non-coach time Sam is also a Supervisory Lifeguard at the Peace Regional Pool, and a Dance Instructor – Whew!  We are looking forward to the contributions we know Samantha will bring to the club.