Our NavyMasters Coaches

Brett MacNeil - Monday's Coach

Brett is a very experienced swimmer who enjoys spending time on the deck assisting swimmers of all abilities.  His tips allow swimmers to ensure that they get maximum efficiency from their strokes as they move through the water. He joined the NavyMasters Coaching Staff during the 2009/2010 swim season.

Michelle Gordon - Friday's Coach

Michelle started swimming with us a few years ago and joined the NavyMasters Coaching Staff during the 2009/10 swim season.  She is a high-level competitive athlete and enjoys assisting other swimmers with their stroke technique.

John McManus - Wednesday's Coach at Naden / Thursday's Coach at Crystal

John joined the NavyMasters Coaching Staff during the 2005/06 swim season so that Tony could get a long course workout in once a week at Crystal.  Not one to coach from the deck, John puts the workout on the board and then swims it.

John's long course workout concentrates on longer distance freestyle.  His main set is always 3x3x200 Free with a 'double descend' - within the set of 3, and each set of 3 gets faster.  Toys like fins and paddles are encouraged, but the 9th 200 Free has to be the fastest!

In 2006, John was appointed the Canadian Forces Patron of Swimming and Lifesaving and as well, serves on the board of Masters Swimming Association of British Columbia as the Webmaster.