Coaches

Marie-Lou Morin

Marie-Lou brings extensive experience as both competitor and coach from one of the strongest nations in the world of synchro – Canada. She was a member of the Canadian national team (junior and senior) for over 12 years, six of those as Team Captain. She has competed at three World Championships and was part of the gold-medal winning team at the 2016 Pan American Games.

Marie-Lou is also the Head Coach of the 2020 NZ Pikopiko Squad (15 & under).

Janelle Ball

Janelle Ball comes from Montreal and was part of the Canadian national team for over seven years. She has a long list of international competitions under her belt including the Spain Open, Japan Open, Olympic Qualification Tournament and FINA World Championships.

Janelle started synchro when she was only 6 years old, and loves the creative side of the sport.

Eden Worsley

Eden is one of the club's senior swimmers, having started synchro when she was 11. She has swum all versions of synchro - Solo, Duet, Team and Combo. She is a New Zealand representative, having been a part of the New Zealand Performance Team since 2017.

Eva Morris

Eva is a NZ synchro superstar – she has competed at many international competitions including the Junior World Champs and World Champs, and was the Captain of the NZ Aquaferns.

Suzanne Ribeiro 

Suzanne comes from Brazil where she was a representative synchronised swimmer, coached by one of South America's leading coaches. She is an enthusiastic and dedicated member of our coaching team. She has previously coached at a National level - as Assistant Coach of the NZ Aquaferns Team for the 2015 World Champs, and Head Coach of the NZ Development Team in 2017.

Vacancy - Synchronised Swimming Coach

Our rapidly developing developing synchronised swimming club, based in Tauranga, is searching for an experienced synchronised swimming coach to help us grow further and faster.  

The role involves up to 20 hours coaching a week - generally on weekday evenings and Saturdays.  

The successful applicant will ideally have:

• synchronised swimming experience at a top level
• synchronised swimming coaching experience - both with junior and senior swimmers
• excellent communication skills
• proven experience at relationship building with swimmers, parents and other coaches.

The role will be supported by other club coaches, and a motivated, professional committee. Remuneration will reflect the skills of the successful candidate.

This could suit someone who wants to gain practical experience as a coach at a junior level, or is retired from coaching and has a passion for helping in the community. Hours required would depend on the applicant's skills, attributes and the time they can offer. The club may be able to offer assistance towards transport costs. References and a police check will be required. Please contact info.taurangasynchro@gmail.com for more information.