Meet the Coaches

Julie has been coaching with Flyers for 2.5 years, leading the Senior and Intermediate Squads at PARC. With a background in swimming and teaching, Julie brings both technical expertise and genuine care for her swimmers to every session.
Swimming & Coaching Journey
Julie swam competitively for a few years, specialising in the 200m Individual Medley and Backstroke. Her transition into coaching began when she was invited to move from teaching to coaching — a step that combined her love of sport, competition, and mentoring young athletes.
Her proudest coaching moment to date?
“Coaching a 14-year-old boy to a 400IM Gold Medal at the National Age Championships.”
Coaching Philosophy
Julie describes her coaching style as collaborative (and sometimes a little bossy!). She loves both the competitive side of the sport and helping kids simply enjoy being in the water.
Her favourite training set is a classic: Short Rest El Classico – 30x100s.
Fun Facts
- Favourite thing to do outside swimming: Camping and adventure holidays
- Hidden talent: Baking biscuits
- Favourite snack: Honey sandwich
- Superpower wish: Mind reading
- Sporting inspiration: Fr Shanley – the Catholic priest who taught Julie to swim in a country town motel pool, ensuring local kids could stay safe and enjoy the water.
Quick Picks
- ☕ Coffee or tea? Tea
- 🌊 Beach or mountains? Beach — unless there’s snow, then mountains!
- ⏰ Early bird or night owl? Depends on the season — not a fan of winter mornings!
- 🎬 Favourite movie/TV: Thrillers with twists and all the James Bond films
- 🎧 Pump-up song: Try by P!NK
What Makes Flyers Special
For Julie, Flyers is defined by its supportive community and strong coaching team:
“Great coaches, nice swimmers, nice parents, and a great committee — it’s a real team effort.”

Corey has been coaching for 10 years, with 6 of those spent at Flyers. As the Lead Coach at Yawa, he works across all squads, bringing a wealth of experience, enthusiasm, and a strong belief in personal development both in and out of the pool.
Swimming & Coaching Journey
Corey swam competitively for over a decade, specialising in Freestyle sprints. His journey in swimming began without natural talent, but through discipline, resilience, and persistence, he turned challenges into achievements — progressing from struggling in learn-to-swim to competing at state finals.
That experience shaped his passion for coaching:
“I love seeing swimmers overcome their own challenges — whether it’s qualifying for nationals or breaking 30 seconds for 50 Free after starting at 60. Being part of that journey is incredibly rewarding.”
Coaching Philosophy
Corey describes his approach as development-focused — helping swimmers identify opportunities for growth, set both short and long-term goals, and stay consistent in their pursuit of improvement.
His core message to every swimmer:
“The more you put in — by being consistent — the easier and faster you can achieve your goals.”
Favourite training set? 10x50 max effort on 2:00 — a true test of speed and grit.
Fun Facts
- Favourite thing outside swimming: Playing video games
- Favourite food: Souvlaki
- Superpower wish: Super speed
- Sporting hero: Michael Phelps
Quick Picks
- ☕ Coffee or tea? Neither
- 🏔 Beach or mountains? Mountains
- ⏰ Early bird or night owl? Early bird
- 🎬 Favourite movie: Batman – The Dark Knight
- 🎧 Pump-up song: All The Above by Maino
What Makes Flyers Special
For Corey, Flyers stands out for its supportive, community-driven environment:
“Flyers has a long history of success built on the strength of its community — dedicated parents, passionate coaches, and swimmers who genuinely love the sport.”

Josh has been part of the Flyers coaching team for almost two years, and all of that time has been spent right here at Flyers. He currently coaches the Fitness Squad and often helps Julie with the Intermediate and Junior Squads whenever he can.
Swimming & Coaching Journey
Josh is still an active competitive swimmer himself, with his favourite event being the 50m Backstroke. Growing up surrounded by the sport, becoming a coach was a natural next step—an opportunity to share his knowledge and passion with the next generation of swimmers.
His proudest coaching moments come from the smaller wins:
“When I give feedback, work with a swimmer to understand the stroke, and then they get it—it’s the best feeling.”
Coaching Philosophy
Josh describes his coaching style as flexible and adaptive, adjusting his approach to suit each swimmer’s learning style. He believes every swimmer has their own way of understanding and mastering technique. His go-to piece of advice?
“I can’t swim it for you—you’ve got to swim it for yourself.”
Fun Facts
- Favourite training set: 4x50m max dives in a race suit – “makes me feel fast and speedy!”
- Favourite food/snack: Sweet Chilli Red Rock Deli chips (“the best chips, hands down”)
- Hidden talent: Can do lots of different accents
- Favourite thing to do outside swimming: Play video games with mates
- Superpower wish: Teleportation – “no more worrying about travel!”
- Sporting hero: Cam McEvoy
Quick Picks
- ☕ Coffee or tea? Iced coffee
- 🌊 Beach or mountains? Beach, always
- ⏰ Early bird or night owl? Bit of both
- 🎬 Favourite movie: Speed Racer (“Peak cinema”)
- 🎧 Pump-up song: Toxic by Playboi Carti & Skepta
What Makes Flyers Special
For Josh, Flyers stands out for its hard-working, motivated team environment:
“Everyone puts their head down and does the work—it shows they want to be there and do their best.”

Keira is one of the newest members of the Flyers coaching team, having joined just a few months ago. She currently helps coach the Junior Squad, bringing enthusiasm, positivity, and a love of the sport to every session.
Swimming & Coaching Journey
A passionate swimmer herself, Keira swam competitively with a particular love for the 50m Butterfly. Her decision to become a coach stemmed from a desire to share her enjoyment of swimming and help young athletes discover their own potential.
Her proudest moment so far has been becoming a coach—and she’s excited for many more milestones to come!
Coaching Philosophy
Keira describes her coaching style as situational, fun, and encouraging. She focuses on adapting her approach to suit each swimmer and loves seeing kids grow in skill and confidence. Her go-to advice for every swimmer?
“Just keep swimming :)”
Fun Facts
- Favourite drill/set: Any butterfly set
- Favourite food: Pasta
- Hidden talent: None she’s aware of (yet!)
- Favourite thing to do outside swimming: Travel
- Superpower wish: To breathe underwater
- Sporting hero: Paralympic swimmer Ellie Cole
Quick Picks
- ☕ Coffee or tea? Neither!
- 🌊 Beach or mountains? Beach
- ⏰ Early bird or night owl? 100% early bird
- 🎬 Favourite TV show: Friends
- 🎧 Pump-up song: Any Eminem track
What Makes Flyers Special
For Keira, Flyers Swim Team stands out because it’s inclusive and adapts to each swimmer’s needs, creating an environment where everyone can thrive.