Coaches

Coach development

In association with Swim NZ, we support the continued professional development of swim coaches.

Meet our coaches below

Lars Humer
Head Coach

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Lars Humer 

  • NZSCTA Gold Coach Qualification 
  •  Also, a qualified Coach/ Teacher with SLS, Rugby and Skiing
  • Olympic & Paralympic Games experience (4 Games campaigns) 
  • Started Swim Coaching and Teaching in 1977 – robust apprenticeship with Duncan Laing 
  • Former NZ Rep in SLS and OW Swimming 
  • Former Pro Surf Ironman Athlete 
  •  Returned to Dunedin in 2018 after working overseas for 20 years in High Performance Coaching 
  • Employed with British Swimming for 14 ½ years and with Swim Ireland for 5 years 
  • High Performance roles also included local club and junior Swimming Development 
  • 3 Previous National Head Coach roles – Swimming, Para Swimming and Surf Life Saving


Michelle Summers

Michelle Summers

  • 30 years learn to swim and coaching experience
  • Bachelor of Physical Education (Uni of Otago)
  • Ex competitive swimmer (National level)
  • SCTNZ Bronze Coach qualification
  • Coaching for Swim Dunedin since 2018
  • Administrator for Swim Dunedin



Steve Prescott

Steve Prescott

  • Coaching 20yrs plus and with Swim Dunedin since 2020 
  • Current National level competitive swimming (Masters top 10 in World) 
  • Married nearly 50 years, 2 children and 3 grandchildren

Gabby Trotter

Gabby Trotter

  • Masters of Sport and Exercise Science
  • Ex competitive swimmer (National level)
  • Coaching with Swim Dunedin since 2019
  • Involved with Surf Lifesaving and netball umpiring
  • NZ Foundation Development Coach
  • Coaching for Swim Dunedin since 2019

Esme Paterson

Esme Paterson

  • Physical Education and Health Degree
  • Current Competitive swimmer at National level
  • Coached for Swim Dunedin since 2020
  • Pilates instructor
  • NZ Foundation Development Coach

Meg Christophers

Meg Christophers

  • Currently studying Dentistry at the University of Otago 
  • Ex Competitive Swimmer (National level)
  • Coaching for Swim Dunedin since 2023
  • Instructor at Just Swim
  • NZ Foundation Development Coach

Jordan Summers

Jordan Summers

  • BSC (Biomedical Science) 
  • Ex competitive swimmer (National level) 
  • Instructor at Just Swim for three years prior to going to Auckland 
  • Coach at Swim Dunedin since 2020

Jacob Blomfield

Jacob Blomfield

  • Bachelor of Science Majoring in Exercise and Sport Science, Minoring in Psychology
  • Ex Competitive swimmer (National level)
  • Coaching for Swim Dunedin since 2022
  • Jacob loves singing and dancing, and his current passion is being part of musical theatre shows 
  • NZ Foundation Development Coach

Thea Gregersen


Thea Gregersen

  • An ex-competitive swimmer  
  • Bachelor of Business Administration and Economics from Copenhagen Business School 
  • Thea loves to sing, climb and play badminton 

Ana Tarapi


 Ana Tarapi

  • Sport and exercise science degree
  • Current Competitive swimmer national level
  • Works part time at the Good oil café

Eddie Wright


 Eddie Wright

  • Currently studying IT at Otago Polytec
  • Ex competitive swimmer 
  • Ex Waterpolo player (goalkeeper and MVP goalkeeper at National 2020)

Billie Fitzgerald

 Billie Fitzgerald

  • Currently studying Veterinary Nursing
  • Ex swimmer and water polo player

Claudia Kelly

 Claudia Kelly

  • BiomedSci degree, currently studying 2nd year Medicine.
  • New Zealand Black Fin (Surf Lifesaving)
  • Ex competitive swimmer (National level)
  • Experience coaching East End SLSC juniors & seniors
  • Enjoys kayaking, skiing, surfing & baking