Our Coaches

Head Coach: Leanne Houkes-Wilson, Qualified Bronze coach, School Sports Victorian Team Vic Coach, Qualified swimming instructor, and Teacher of competitive strokes for over 35 years. Leanne has recently been selected to participate in the 2026 W32 program, which is a fantastic opportunity for her and the club.

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.

Aaron Rudge has been involved in the club for over 10 years, he is a competitive swimmer and has recently completed his training to become a coach. Aaron is helping guide our swimmers from Juniors into Seniors and is a fantastic asset to the coaching program at Shepparton

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

Our 2026 Junior Coach assistants: Mia Kalms, Ethan McCraken, and Alexis Telford. These swimmers are great role models for our junior swimmers as they start their competitive swimming careers.