Senior Coaches
Ryan Skomorowski
Head Coach & Director of Swimming
Based in Burnaby, Head Coach Ryan has been coaching for over 20 years at every level. His deep background in swimming comes through his experiences as he was an ex-varsity on top of his current coaching reume. He values team atmosphere and attention to detail. Coach Ryan is continually getting swimmers onto the National track and into post-secondary opportunities. This past year he had coached a swimmer on the Paralympic team.
Hattie Sun
Assistant Head Coach
Coach Hattie started her coaching career during her years swimm Varsity. She thrives in technical work and enjoys the process of helping kids get to their goals. Swimming has always been a major passion of hers, being able to share this with others is what drives her to do well.
Andrew Woinoski
Assistsant Head Coach
A member of the club for over 16 years, Andrew Woinoski brings more than 8 years of coaching experience. He has helped numerous swimmers achieve their first Canadian National or Trials qualifications and has had a strong presence assisting teams to six provincial championships and one Western Championship title. Andrew's coaching philosophy emphasizes a holistic approach, using swimmers' goals to help guide the teaching and development of all swimmers' physical, technical, and psychological skills. In addition to his coaching career, Andrew has a strong competitive swimming background. He is a three-time NCAA Division II All-American and eight-time Canadian National & Trials finalist. An SFU Swimming alumnus, he holds a degree in Psychology along with two years of kinesiology studies, integrating academic knowledge into his coaching practice. Previously, Andrew served as the Head Coach of the Burnaby Mantas, where he gained valuable leadership and club management skills. In his free time, Andrew enjoys spending time outdoors, exploring nature, and staying active. Go Olympians!
Cory Beatt
Coach
Cory Beatt is a dedicated swim coach with extensive experience in competitive swimming across Alberta and BC since the early 1980s. Most recently, Corey served as the Technical Director for Swim BC, where he led the provincial technical program. Over his career, he has coached athletes at all levels, including age group, para, open water, and varsity swimmers, guiding them to break Provincial and National records and represent Canada at a major international competitions such as Paralympics, Olympics, and World Championships. Cory is committed to fostering athlete development through technical proficiency, mental resilience and a supportive team environment. He is also deeply dedicated to mentoring other coaches, helping to elevate the quality of coaching within the sport.
Brian Metcalfe
Coach
Coach Brian has been a full-time coach in BC for 40 years including being Head Coach for the Surrey Sea Lions, Pacific Sea Wolves, and the Langley and Abbotsford Olympians, as well as Assistant Head Coach at Hyack Swim Club and Island Swimming. Over the course of his career he received numerous BC Coach of the Year awards and won two "Golden Boot" awards. He is a Level-4 certified coach that has coached many top swimmers in BC and Canada including Olympic Team Member Jake Tapp, Senior National Champions, National Age Group Record holders, Provincial Age Group Record holders, and past Senior and Junior National Team Members. Coach Brian is married to Linda and has two daughters that swam at LOSC, one who went on to compete with SFU and one with UBC. He values hard work, commitment, enthusiasm for swimming and people who want to try to be their best! Swimming fast is fun!
Pearl Schramm
Abbotsford Head Coach
This will be Coach Pearl's fourth year coaching with OS. Pearl swam with the club from 2008-2018, competing at the provincial level for 6 years, acquiring years of personal experience and knowledge of competitive swimming. Pearl is NCCP 101 certified and is currently working on her 201 certification. She is excited to share her knowledge and help her swimmers achieve their goals!
Mia Goretic
Coach
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Coach
Strength and Conditioning Staff
Sean Nugent
Coach and Head of Strength and Conditioning
Sean Nugent is a strength and conditioning coach and swim coach with Olympians Swimming. He has previously worked as a strength and conditioning coach for Canadian Sport Institute Pacific and the Canadian mogul ski team, where he led S&C preparations for major events such as World Championships, World Cup Tour, and the 2018 Olympic Winter Games. Sean completed a Master of Science in Strength and Conditioning from St. Mary's University in London, England. In 2019, he recieved a Petro-Canada Coaching Excellence Award for his role in preparing Mikael Kingsbury for his double gold medal preformance at the 2019 Freestyle Skiing World Championships. With a diverse swmming background, Sean transitioned from a summer swimmer to a year-round competitor, was an alumnus of the SFU swim team, a former national team swimmer, and has been coaching since 2002. Sean believes in developing athletes holistically to help them pursue their passion and reach their full potential.
Amar Fejzic
Coach
Amar has been a swim coach in BC for 4 years. Throughout his swim career, he was a seasoned sprint butterfly specialist with a passion for competitive swimming and athletic development. He began his swimming journey in 2012 with the Hyack Swim Club, where he quickly developed a reputation as a strong competitor. From 2018 through 2022, Amar represented Simon Fraser University at the NCAA Division II level, showcasing his skill and dedication to the sport on a national stage. Amar's career is highlighted by his success as a national champion in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and his recognition as a finalist at the Canadian national level where he got nominated to represent Canada at the 2022 FINA World Cup in Toronto. His extensive experience as both an athlete and competitor enables him to understand the mental and physical demands of the sport, giving him a unique perspective in coaching. Outside of swimming, Amar is a well-rounded individual who enjoys lifting weights, cracking jokes, and savouring good food. His sense of humour and commitment to fitness and well-being ensures that his coaching methods are grounded in strength and conditioning principles. With a wealth of experience and a passion for helping others achieve their full potential, Amar is dedicated to guiding swimmers to success, both in and out of the pool.
Jimmy Zhang
Coach
Langley & Abbotsford Junior Coaches
Daniel Canon
Coach Daniel started coaching back when he was 13 and has been swimming competitively since age 10. He is excited to share his knowledge with the younger swimmers to help them achieve their goals.
Kalan Larson
Melody Pourmokhtari
Coach Melody has been coaching for OS for 3 years now. She began her coaching journey during her time as a swimmer and she swam for the club from 2015-2022. Melody has had many years of experience when it comes to swimming and loves to implement her passion for the sport in her coaching. She loves to assist her swimmers in improving their technique and reaching their goals.
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Ella Belgica
Coach Ella has been coaching at Olympians Swimming for 4 years. She began her swimming career at the club in 2012 and competed at the provincial level until 2021. After that, she transitioned to coaching and is excited to pass on her knowledge and experience to her swimmers!
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Olivia McDonald
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Asiah Demsky
Hello, I am Asiah Demsky; certified lifeguard and coach. I swam for 13 years with AOSC, I volunteered for 3 years, and this will be my 4th year coaching. With a variety of former coaches, I have combined their various coaching techniques to promote improvement and teamwork. I enjoy telling stories about my time in the club and helping swimmers reach their competitive goals.
Neena Dhaliwal
Neena swam competitively for 13 years and has been coaching swimming for the past 8 years. Although she no longer competes in swimming, she has shifted her focus to triathlon training. Growing up with a competitive and athletic background, Neena is excited to create a welcoming environment for her swimmers that she was fortunate to receive growing up!
Justin Schramm
Burnaby Junior Coaches
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Ella Belgica