Our Coaches

Head Coach: Leanne Houkes-Wilson, Qualified Bronze coach, School Sports VictorianTeam Vic Coach, Qualified swimming instructor, and Teacher of competitive strokes for over 35 years.

Junior Coach: Leanne Houkes Wilson

Assistant Coaches:  

Tara O'Callaghan has been involved with the Shepparton swimming club for over 30 years. Her experience working at Shepparton and also in Melbourne with several well-known clubs is invaluable. Tara has recently updated her qualifications, which have her back on the pool deck working at Shepparton, and we are very lucky to have her skills and knowledge to guide our swimmers and other coaches.

Jayden Gedhill has been part of Shepparton Swimming Club since his junior days, growing through the program into a senior swimmer, Club Champion, and Club Captain.

He still actively competes in open water swims across Victoria and is passionate about sharing his experience with the next generation of swimmers. Jayden offers great insight into both pool swimming and open water racing.

Nicholas Antenello, Captain and Senior Swimmer, Aust Swim trained and working towards his Abilities coach qualification. 

Chiara Walker who is also a Senior Captain, Chiara brings great skills to both her roles at the club.