Our Coaches
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HEAD COACH, NATIONAL + SILVER SQUAD COACHQUALIFICATIONS
Swimming Australia Advanced Coach
Certificate IV Personal Trainer
Kayaking, Mountain Bike, Surfing Instructor
Certificate IV Education Support
PREVIOUS COACHING ROLES
Peel Aquatic Head Coach
UWA-West Coast Coordinator and Squad Coach
ABOUT RYAN
Ryan is a highly accomplished and dedicated head coach with a deep passion for swimming. As an ex Champion himself in IM and breaststroke, Ryan brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the Club. Over the past 3 years, Ryan has played a key role in developing and shaping our athletes both in and out of the pool.
Ryan is well known for developing exceptional performance pathway programs, having a keen eye for technique, a deep understanding of training methodologies, and a commitment to building a positive and motivating environment for swimmers of all ages and skill levels.
Ryan leads up the Nationals squad, and the coaching team, spreading his expertise across all squads. Ryan has seen much success at State, National and International Level.
OUTSIDE OF SWIMMING
Ryan is a proud dad of two children, Seth and Kai, who were both successful competitive swimmers.
Ryan works in the sports department at Living Waters Lutheran College and, in his spare time, enjoys surfing, mountain biking, and playing guitar.
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STATE PERFORMANCE + SILVER SQUAD COACHQUALIFICATIONS
Swimming Australia Development Coach
ABOUT MARK
Mark is an ex-Nationals swimmer, having joined Rockingham Swimming Club at a young age. He has coached all squads, competed at all levels, was a Club Captain, and Nationals Assistant Team Manager on the way.
Mark started coaching for us in 2021 and is now taking the lead with our State Performance Squad + assisting with our Silver Squad.
OUTSIDE OF SWIMMING
Mark is a talented musician and can often be seen singing and playing guitar at local venues around the area. Mark was also the main act at the Swimming WA Awards of Excellence at Beaumonde on the Point.
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STINGRAYS 3/5 SQUAD COACHQUALIFICATIONS
Swimming Australia Development Coach
ABOUT STEVE
Steve is a respected coach, swimmer and ex-President of Rockingham Swimming Club. His experience of swimming and coaching in pool and open water is extensive. Steve leads our Stingrays Squad, which has grown at a rate never seen before. This is testament to Steve’s coaching ability and knowledge of the sport.
STEVE’S ACHIEVEMENTS
Steve’s competing highlights include reaching the finals at the British Olympic trials in 2003 and winning the Fina World Masters Championships in 2008. Steve holds several Swimming WA State Masters pool records and won 3 consecutive SWA Open Water series titles (Legends category). Steve’s favourite events are the 50m sprint freestyle, or a 20km marathon swim, but not much in between!
Outside of swimming Steve’s passions include using his engineering background to help decarbonise the energy sector, spending time playing in the ocean waves, and helping mentor young people to become good humans.
Something you may not know about Steve is that he was President of Rockingham Swimming Club for nearly 5 years, however he has found his true home on the pool deck helping improve swimmers in their craft.
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GOLD + BRONZE SQUAD COACHQUALIFICATIONS
Swimming Australia Development Coach
ABOUT BRIDGET
Bridget’s coaching career started many years ago in England, with Dover Lifeguards, coaching Junior and Open Water swimmers.
Bridget is now taking the lead with our Gold + Bronze Squads, and is an invaluable member of our coaching team.
Bridget has been swimming since the age of 11, competing at Club and County level. Bridget started open water swimming, and was picked to represent England in a 5km lake swim in Brugge in 1983, then went on to swim for Great Britain until 1994, when she emigrated to Perth.
BRIDGET’S ACHIEVEMENTS
Completing the solo English Channel crossing in 1985 in a time of 9 hours 58 minutes.
Being a member of three English Channel crossing teams, one of which was a WORLD RECORD crossing, in a time of 7 hours 17 minutes.
Being inducted into the Swimming Hall of Fame in Fort Lauderdale USA, for her contributions to Great British Swimming.
Member of Great Britain Long Distance Team for 10 years, and was ranked number one in GB.
Travelled and competed in races from 5km to 28km all around the world, including Egypt, Canada, Switzerland, France and Italy.
Competed at Perth 1991 World Champs, finishing 11th in the world out of 25,000 entries.
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GREEN SQUAD COACHQUALIFICATIONS
Swimming Australia Development Coach
ABOUT JENN
Jenn, a former Nationals squad swimmer, brings a strong commitment to Rockingham Swimming Club and a deep understanding of team culture. She was recognised as Junior Volunteer of the Year at the 2024 Rockingham Sport Star of the Year Awards in acknowledgement of her outstanding contribution and dedication to the club.
Currently studying at university to become a teacher, Jenn continues to develop her skills both in and out of the pool. She is currently coaching the Green squad and also assists with the Stingrays squad, where she plays an important role in supporting swimmer development across different levels of the program.
Jenn is known for her structured, fair, and supportive coaching style, helping swimmers stay focused while building confidence and meeting session goals. As she continues to grow her coaching experience, she is a valued member of the RSC coaching team with a bright future ahead, eagerly absorbing knowledge and refining her skills in the role.
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ASSISTANT COACHQUALIFICATIONS
Swimming Australia Development Coach
ABOUT LANIA
Having been involved in swimming from a young age, Lania has always had a lifelong passion for the sport. As a former National-level competitive swimmer in New Zealand, she brings valuable firsthand experience and understanding of the dedication and commitment required to progress through swimming.
She has also spent a number of years working as a swim instructor, helping swimmers of various ages and abilities develop confidence, technique, and enjoyment in the water. As a parent of three young swimmers - including her eldest currently in the RSC Nationals squad - Lania also understands the commitment and support required throughout the swimming journey from a family perspective. Her strong connection to the club, combined with her firsthand experience in competitive swimming, allows her to relate well to both swimmers and parents alike.
Lania is passionate about helping swimmers continue to build their technique, skills, confidence, and love for swimming while encouraging them to enjoy the process and be part of a positive team culture.
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ASSISTANT COACHQUALIFICATIONS
Swim Australia Foundation Coach
ABOUT GARY
Gary joins us with an extensive background in exercise physiology, endurance sport, and high-performance coaching. He is a university lecturer in physiology, holds a PhD in Exercise Physiology, and has worked for many years supporting athletes across endurance sports, including at the elite and Paralympic level. His strength lies in bridging science and practice, helping athletes understand not just what they do in training, but why they do it.
Gary has recently immigrated to Australia with his family and is currently working through his Australian coaching accreditations and will initially be joining us as an assistant coach and cover coach across the program. While you may see him supporting sessions on deck, his value extends well beyond the stopwatch. Gary brings a wealth of knowledge in areas such as training adaptation, pacing, recovery, and long-term athlete development - knowledge we’re excited to tap into as a club.
He is also an accomplished endurance swimmer himself, with significant experience in long-distance and open water swimming, giving him a genuine athlete’s perspective on the demands of the sport and has recently joined our Stingrays squad.
We’re looking forward to integrating Gary’s expertise into our coaching environment and, over time, helping our swimmers better understand their training and how they can continue to improve in the sport.