AQUAGYM COACHES.
The AquaGym Swim Club Coaches are responsible for setting the training programmes and helping
swimmers achieve their goals. Through the Head Coach they report to the Board which is the main driver of the Club’s strategic development. They work together to implement a culture of excellence.
Andy
McLay
HEAD COACH
Andy joined Aquagym back in 1997 as a 14 year old wanting to be a part of the best swim team in the South Island. He particularly loved the Aquagym team environment and their willingness to work together to achieve goals. He is looking forward to ensuring Team Aquagym continues to build on its proud tradition as ‘the place where champions grow’.
For the past 22yrs Andy has been coaching across Canterbury, Hawkes Bay, Whanganui and Tauranga. Over the years he has coached numerous swimmers to win national age group titles, be selected on NZ teams and break regional and national records. He can't wait to use his experience to grow and develop the Team Aquagym through its next chapter of success.
Andy is all about working with swimmers to set big goals and work hard as a team to achieve and exceed these goals. His passion is developing swimmers that are willing to really challenge themselves to become better swimmers every day.
Andy can be contacted by:
Email: headcoach@aquagymswimclub.co.nz
Mobile: +64 27 292 6059
Emma
Smith
ASSISTANT COACH
Emma joined the Aquagym coaching staff in 2020 coming from a long 15 year background of competitive swimming for the Alexandra and Aquagym clubs where she achieved high level regional and national success.
Emma has finished her Science degree (Geography Major) at the University of Canterbury and now works fulltime for Orion doing GIS mapping.
Emma works with the Warrior, Slayers and Para squads to deliver a quality programme which teaches the theory behind the technique and skills and develop the athletes as confident and competent competitive athletes.
Emma can be contacted by:
Email: smithemma98@outlook.com
Mobile: +64 22 6588370
Jeri
Masangkay
ASSISTANT COACH
Jeri has joined the Aquagym coaching staff in 2022 after retiring from a 9 year competitive swimming career all with the Aquagym club.
Jeri was a regular finalist at National Age Group and Open events during her career in her specialist backstroke events. In addition Jeri also represented NZ at an international level at the Tri Series with Australia
Jeri is currently at the University of Canterbury doing a Science Degree. (Medicinal Chemistry major).
She bring extensive competitive experience to our coaching team and will be guiding our youngest, new members as they begin their swimming competitive pathway.
Jeri can be contacted by:
Mobile: +64 22 6271915