Coaches
Meet Our Coaches
Lars Humer
- SCTNZ High Performance Gold Coach
- Also, a qualified Coach/ Teacher with SLS, Rugby and Skiing
- Olympic & Paralympic Games experience (5 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
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
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
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
Claudia Kelly
Claudia Kelly
- BiomedSci degree, currently studying 3rd 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
Eddie Wright
Eddie Wright
- Currently studying IT at Otago Polytec
- NZ Foundation Coach
- Ex competitive swimmer
- Ex Waterpolo player (goalkeeper and MVP goalkeeper at National 2020)
Rosa van Turnhout
Rosa van Turnhout
- Year 13 OGHS
- Ex competitive swimmer
- Kiwi Swim Club Coach
Ana Tarapi
Ana Tarapi
- Sport and exercise science degree
- Current Competitive swimmer national level
- Works part time at the Good oil café
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
Coach development
In association with Swim NZ, we support the continued professional development of swim coaches.
We have a team of casual coaches who are qualified (or working towards their qualifications). Inline with Swimming NZ policies, our coaches are all police vetted and have completed the following online courses:
- Safeguarding Children
- Drugfree Sport
- Good Sports
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