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"We, the coaches, believe that competitive swimming is one of the greatest sports in the world.  It fosters in the individual a desire for personal excellence, and a commitment to achieve.  Our role as we see it is to nurture that desire and commitment through programs focused on physical and mental skill development. Overlying all of this, we know that swimming is fun, and that this spirit should be the driving force of everyone's involvement with the sport."

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Jen_Slinger

Jennifer Slinger, Head Coach

 
Ben_Geary

Ben Geary, Assistant Head Coach

Ben has been swimming competitively since the age of 6. He started with the Coquitlam Sharks until the age of 12, when he joined Simon Fraser Aquatics (SFA) for all-year round swimming. After four years with SFA, he switched clubs to the Haney Seahorses for a year. His first year of summer coaching was for the Haney Neptunes. He then came here to Port Moody and has spent the past two summers here. Ben is currently studying Business Management at Douglas College in Coquitlam. He is also a lifeguard for the City of Coquitlam. He is very excited to come back to PMA for a 3rd year with the club, and to achieve more fun times and fast swimming!

Meghan_McMillan

Meghan McMillan, Diving Coach & Jr. Assistant Coach

Meghan McMillan has been swimming since she was 5 and diving since she was 9 years old. She dove for the Sharks for 2 years in the summer season, then she went winter for 3 at the Vancouver Aquatics City Divers. Originally starting with the Coquitlam Sharks, she finally made her transition to the Port Moody Aquarians as our dive coach for summer of 2012. Starting in January of 2012, Meghan is taking part in coaching the Winter Maintenance program with SFA. She graduated from Heritage Woods Secondary with the class of 2011. Coming out of high school, Meghan attended Douglas College taking General Studies. When first semester ended Meghan decided to work full time instead at her dad`s fish store - Inlet Seafood.

TBA, Water Polo Coach

 
Adam_Godkin

Adam Godkin, Assistant Coach

Adam started swimming in 1999 with the Port Coquitlam Marlins, and continued to swim and compete with them for a number of years until his decision to pursue year-round swimming. He experienced many successes with Simon Fraser Aquatics, competing at the Junior National level. He continued on to swim with Hyack where his successes continued. He is currently studying at Simon Fraser University, pursuing a degree in Kinesiology. He has coached for the Hyde Creek Masters Swim Club for 3 years and is looking forward to a great season with the Aquarians.

Anthony_Palmer

Anthony Palmer, Assistant Coach

Hey everyone, I'm Anthony and this will be my fourth year coaching with the Aquarians. I've been swimming with PMA since I was 6 years old and have never stopped loving it. I've also played water polo for the club which was a lot of fun too. I'll be looking forward to the new swim season and I'll see everyone at the pool!

Cassie_Sakowicz

Cassie Sakowicz, Assistant Coach

Cassie has been swimming with PMA for the past nine years and coaching for the past two. Throughout her swim season she has accomplished many awards in swimming and waterpolo. In her final year of Swimming she won her first individual provincial gold medal in 100 butterfly as well as placing 2nd in 50 butterfly and 3rd and 4th in freestyle events. For the past two years she has been working with the Development group, as well as runnning the Aquasplashers program last year.

Yue-Ching_Cheng

Yue-Ching Cheng, Assistant Coach

 
Danae_Harding

Danae Harding, Jr. Assistant Coach

Danae began swimming with the Port Moody Aquarians in 2002. Although she qualified for Provincials two years in a row, swimming took a back seat to Danae`s soccer. She has volunteered with the Port Moody Aquarians Aquasplasher program for two years up to 2010, and has finally decided to return to the club - not only taking a step up in her coaching responsibilities, but also training as a swimmer in the Senior group. In January of 2012 Danae began taking part in coaching the Winter Maintenance program with SFA. Danae graduated from Port Moody Secondary School with the class of 2011, and is currently attending Langara College to play soccer there.

Michaela_Slinger

Michaela Slinger, Jr. Assistant Coach

 
Gabby_Sakowicz

Gabby Sakowicz, Jr. Assistant Coach

Also known as "Cassie's younger sister", Gabby has been swimming and playing water polo with PMA for the past 8 years. Starting out in development, Gabby has spent most of her summers at the pool. She has set a number of records, including a regional record for Div.4 girls 50m butterfly. Gabby also has Provincial medals from water polo, 50m butterfly and a number of relays including the Div. 6 girls regional relay from 2011, which won Gold in Richmond. Gabby has been volunteering with the Aquarians for a couple of years and is excited for the upcoming swim season.


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