Our Coaches

Marina brings passion, dedication and a strong commitment to her swimmers. With over a decade of coaching experience at Bluefins, and 13 years of competitive swimming, she has experience working with swimmers of all ages and levels. Marina uses her background as a Physical Education Teacher, to help develop her swimmers' motor skills and set them up with the foundation to be successful in the sport. She believes in fostering a love for the sport, and finding the fun in fundamental swimming skills.

Matt is a true teacher of the sport, bringing over 30 years of experience in coaching competitive swimming. He is excited to join the Bluefin family and share his passion and expertise. Since 2007, Matt has been a high school teacher at PCHS, where he combines his educational background with his coaching to create a fun, positive, and structured program for swimmers.
Prior to teaching full-time, Matt spent more than a decade as head coach of the 10 & under team at Pointe-Claire Pool. He looks forward to bringing his deep knowledge and enthusiasm for the sport to the Bluefin community.

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Coach Sam is a tough but fair coach, who aims to prepare her swimmers to set themselves up for success both in and out of the pool. Teaching through example, she strives to pass down as much knowledge to the next generation of swimmers as possible. She has been teaching for 8 years, and coaching winter swimming for 6. She launched her coaching career at PCSC, after retiring from the sport she loved but not wanting to leave the pool deck. She has coached all age groups between her time coaching at PCSC and BBF, helping athletes push their limits and achieve goals they thought otherwise out of reach. Her studies in Mechanical Engineering allow for her to analyze technique from a mechanical standpoint, helping to break down strokes and build them back up while being backed by physics. Allowing her extensive use of spreadsheets to track each and every swimmer’s progress, Coach Sam is always trying to find a new creative way to target skills, and to measure improvement in the sport. Aiming to motivate and challenge the athletes while creating a healthy relationship with the sport and between teammates, Coach Sam is ready to coach the BBF team to overcome every obstacle on their path to success.

I’ve spent 3 years teaching and coaching swimmers of various ages. I am passionate about encouraging and guiding young athletes to improve their technique and achieve their full potential in the water. I know how influential a coach can be on a young athlete’s experience with a sport, my objective as a coach is to motivate and keep each of my swimmers excited about reaching and surpassing their goals. I am very excited to join the Bluefins family this year and to help create a fun and energizing environment that helps us all strive to be our best.

I’ve been swimming with bluefins for six years and I’ve coached for the past two. I have a deep love for swimming and a strong belief in the potential of every swimmer, I aim to not only develop competitive athletes but also instill essential life skills such as discipline, teamwork, and perseverance. My focus as a coach is being dedicated to promoting a culture of sportsmanship and mutual respect, where swimmers support and encourage one another, creating a close-knit team dynamic.

Mackenzie is a dedicated coach with two years of experience and a deep passion for the sport. She is committed to helping her athletes develop the same love for swimming that inspires her. Mackenzie focuses on sharing her technical knowledge and supporting each swimmer in achieving their individual goals.

I have coached swimming for the past three years, and it’s been an amazing
experience. I’ve had the chance to work with swimmers of many different ages and skill levels, helping them feel more confident in the water and improve their strokes.
My focus as a coach is to make practices both challenging and fun while pushing my swimmers to reach their own personal goals. I love seeing the progress these
athletes make, whether it’s learning a new skill, dropping time in a race, or just feeling more confident in their capabilities. Coaching has taught me a lot about leadership and teamwork, and I’m excited to keep growing as a coach here at the Bluefins while helping swimmers reach their fullest potential.

Natalia is a returning Bluefins coach with over 5 years of experience working with young
athletes (10-13) making their debut in competitive swimming. She is passionate about making
the sport fun and accessible all the while pushing swimmers to develop their own athletic goals and fervor for movement. Having worked in aquatics since she was a teenager, Natalia is thrilled
to be back with her home team after coaching for the Club de Natation de Sherbrooke, while
she was completing her degree at Bishop’s University. Swimming aside, when she’s not on deck you can find her at the gym or on the couch knitting another sweater.

Entering my 4th year as a swimmer and 2nd as a coach, I’ve had the privilege of working with athletes of all abilities, including through the Special Olympics and local summer programs. I’m passionate about helping others build confidence in the water. When I’m not on deck, you’ll usually find me baking or listening to music.

I’ve been swimming all my life and being under water is my happy place. This will be my fifth season with the Bluefins. I’m a certified lifeguard and a level 2 official. I’m looking forward to sharing the insights that I’ve learned from my officials training with my swimmers and help prepare them for the competitive world. Since I’ve been little, I always wanted to coach and help others improve. I’m known for my encouraging spirit and I can always be found cheering loudly from the pool deck. This year I hope to share my team spirit and my love for this sport to my swimmers.

Swimming has been a big part of my life for many years, and I’m excited to begin a new chapter as a coach. My time as an athlete taught me the value of strong technique and hard work in the water. Now, I look forward to guiding swimmers in developing their skills, pushing themselves, and most importantly, finding joy in the sport.

I have coached diving for two summers and have been swimming competitively at Bluefins for 10 years. I also have participated in all sorts of water sports at my local summer pool since I was 5. I am very excited to finally be someone that younger swimmers might look up to, as I did with my coaches. I find it very important for kids to have fun during their practices while also working on perfecting their technique. I will try to push my swimmers as far as they want to bring themselves so they can be their best versions while still enjoying the sport. I look forward to meeting all my swimmers as well as to work with an incredible roster of coaches.