Nos coachs
Dévouement. Compétence. Passion.
Chez Bluefins, nous nous engageons à offrir à nos membres la meilleure expérience de natation possible. Nos entraîneurs sont les meilleurs, avec des années d’expérience en natation de compétition et une passion pour aider les athlètes à atteindre leur plein potentiel. Nos équipes s’engagent à développer un fort sens du travail d’équipe, du respect et du dévouement tout au long de la saison.
Head Coach & Technical Director
Peter Katsoulis
Peter Katsoulis est un entraîneur de natation expérimenté qui compte plus de 15 ans d'expérience en natation de compétition. Il est reconnu pour son approche inclusive et axée sur l'athlète et se consacre à la création d'un environnement positif et axé sur les objectifs où les nageurs de tous les niveaux peuvent s'épanouir.
Il a été entraîneur dans tous les groupes, y compris les groupes d'âge, les maîtres, les 10 ans et moins et les programmes précompétitifs, et a occupé des postes au sein des Bluefins de Beaconsfield et du Club de natation de Pointe-Claire. Peter est compétent en matière de développement technique, de planification saisonnière et de leadership d'équipe. Sa philosophie d'entraînement met l'accent sur la croissance à long terme et l'amélioration de l'ensemble de l'équipe, résumée par sa devise : " Ne me jugez pas sur mes meilleurs nageurs, mais sur ceux qui sont au bas de l'échelle. N'importe quel entraîneur peut avoir un grand nageur, mais un grand entraîneur rend le bas du groupe excellent."
Peter Katsoulis
Marina Macdonald
Competitive Coach, Entries Manager, Novice 1
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.
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Matt Randle
Competitive Coach, Performance Coach
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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Mila Martin
Competitive Coach, Novice 3, Mini Comp Coach
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.
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Mackenzie Randle
Competitive Coach, Novice 2
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.
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Clara Middleton
Competitive Coach, Dev 1
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.
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Riley Pennee
Mini Comp Lead
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.
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