Our Coaches
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HEAD COACH, NATIONAL + SILVER SQUAD COACHQUALIFICATIONS
Swimming Australia Advanced Coach
Certificate IV Personal Trainer
Kayaking, Mountain Bike, Surfing Instructor
Certificate IV Education Support
PREVIOUS COACHING ROLES
Peel Aquatic Head Coach
UWA-West Coast Coordinator and Squad Coach
ABOUT RYAN
Ryan is a highly accomplished and dedicated head coach with a deep passion for swimming. As an ex Champion himself in IM and breaststroke, Ryan brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the Club. Over the past 3 years, Ryan has played a key role in developing and shaping our athletes both in and out of the pool.
Ryan is well known for developing exceptional performance pathway programs, having a keen eye for technique, a deep understanding of training methodologies, and a commitment to building a positive and motivating environment for swimmers of all ages and skill levels.
Ryan leads up the Nationals squad, and the coaching team, spreading his expertise across all squads. Ryan has seen much success at State, National and International Level.
OUTSIDE OF SWIMMING
Ryan is married to Marcy, a senior school science teacher, and together they have two children, Seth & Kai, who were also successful competitive swimmers.
Ryan values his family time, and loves to take his two Weimaraner dogs, Hobi and Iggy to the beach and on bush walks.
Ryan works in the sports department at Living Waters Lutheran College and loves surfing, mountain biking and playing guitar in his spare time.
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STATE PERFORMANCE + SILVER SQUAD COACHQUALIFICATIONS
Swimming Australia Development Coach
ABOUT MARK
Mark is an ex-Nationals swimmer, having joined Rockingham Swimming Club at a young age. He has coached all squads, competed at all levels, was a Club Captain, and Nationals Assistant Team Manager on the way.
Mark started coaching for us in 2021 and is now taking the lead with our State Performance Squad + assisting with our Silver Squad.
OUTSIDE OF SWIMMING
Mark is a talented musician and can often be seen singing and playing guitar at local venues around the area. Mark was also the main act at the Swimming WA Awards of Excellence at Beaumonde on the Point.
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STINGRAYS 3/5 SQUAD COACHQUALIFICATIONS
Swimming Australia Development Coach
ABOUT STEVE
Steve is a respected coach, swimmer and ex-President of Rockingham Swimming Club. His experience of swimming and coaching in pool and open water is extensive. Steve leads our Stingrays Squad, which has grown at a rate never seen before. This is testament to Steve’s coaching ability and knowledge of the sport.
STEVE’S ACHIEVEMENTS
Steve’s competing highlights include reaching the finals at the British Olympic trials in 2003 and winning the Fina World Masters Championships in 2008. Steve holds several Swimming WA State Masters pool records and won 3 consecutive SWA Open Water series titles (Legends category). Steve’s favourite events are the 50m sprint freestyle, or a 20km marathon swim, but not much in between!
Outside of swimming Steve’s passions include using his engineering background to help decarbonise the energy sector, spending time playing in the ocean waves, and helping mentor young people to become good humans.
Something you may not know about Steve is that he was President of Rockingham Swimming Club for nearly 5 years, however he has found his true home on the pool deck helping improve swimmers in their craft.
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GOLD + BRONZE SQUAD COACHQUALIFICATIONS
Swimming Australia Development Coach
ABOUT BRIDGET
Bridget’s coaching career started many years ago in England, with Dover Lifeguards, coaching Junior and Open Water swimmers.
Bridget is now taking the lead with our Gold + Bronze Squads, and is an invaluable member of our coaching team.
Bridget has been swimming since the age of 11, competing at Club and County level. Bridget started open water swimming, and was picked to represent England in a 5km lake swim in Brugge in 1983, then went on to swim for Great Britain until 1994, when she emigrated to Perth.
BRIDGET’S ACHIEVEMENTS
Completing the solo English Channel crossing in 1985 in a time of 9 hours 58 minutes.
Being a member of three English Channel crossing teams, one of which was a WORLD RECORD crossing, in a time of 7 hours 17 minutes.
Being inducted into the Swimming Hall of Fame in Fort Lauderdale USA, for her contributions to Great British Swimming.
Member of Great Britain Long Distance Team for 10 years, and was ranked number one in GB.
Travelled and competed in races from 5km to 28km all around the world, including Egypt, Canada, Switzerland, France and Italy.
Competed at Perth 1991 World Champs, finishing 11th in the world out of 25,000 entries.
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GREEN SQUAD COACHQUALIFICATIONS
Swim Australia Foundation Coach
ABOUT MAISY
Maisy is incredibly passionate about swimming, with six years of competitive experience. Maisy is no stranger to RSC, having joined the National Squad two years ago, where she quickly found success, earning podium finishes in backstroke events at both the WA State Long Course and Short Course Championships. Maisy also qualified for the Age National Championships, where she proudly brought home a bronze medal in the 4x50m mixed medley relay, representing WA.
In addition to her swimming achievements, Maisy has spent the past year as a swim school teacher with Aqua Jetty swim squads, gaining valuable experience in teaching and breaking down stroke techniques from the ground up. Her deep understanding of swimming mechanics and her ability to correct technique makes her a perfect fit for our entry-level Green Squad.
Maisy is dedicated to helping junior swimmers develop their skills and prepare for the next stage of their swimming journey. We are thrilled to have her on our coaching team and look forward to continuing to provide top-quality coaching for our Junior Squads with Maisy on board!
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ASSISTANT COACHQUALIFICATIONS
Swim Australia Foundation Coach
ABOUT JENN
Jenn Byrne, a former nationals squad swimmer, brings a strong commitment to Rockingham Swimming Club and a deep understanding of team culture. Currently serving as Club Captain, Jenn has shown exceptional dedication through her volunteer work, which earned her the title of Junior Volunteer of the Year at the Rockingham Sport Star of the Year Awards.
Recently graduating from Year 12, Jenn has stepped up as a coach for the Stingrays squad twice a week, taking on a more permanent coaching role. When the club needed an urgent replacement, Jenn didn’t hesitate to step in and lead the state performance squad, where she has done an outstanding job under challenging circumstances.
Known for her stern but fair approach, Jenn ensures her swimmers stay focused and meet the performance criteria set for each session. As she continues to build her coaching experience, Jenn is a valued team member with a promising future, eagerly absorbing knowledge and refining her skills in the role.
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ASSISTANT COACHQUALIFICATIONS
Swim Australia Foundation Coach
ABOUT KEELEY
Keeley South, a recent graduate of Year 12 and former nationals squad swimmer, understands the importance of commitment in training to achieve outstanding results in racing. Her strong foundation in competitive swimming and dedication to the sport make her a valuable addition to the Rockingham coaching team.
Keeley has eagerly taken on the role of coaching our Silver squad and has also assisted with the National squad, stepping in when the club needed coaching support. Her caring nature and fair approach have been warmly received by our swimmers, who thrive under her guidance.
Keeley’s ability to coach effectively while keeping training enjoyable has become a highlight for the club. She fosters a positive environment where swimmers feel motivated, engaged, and excited to improve.