Meet Our Coaches

Hello! My name is Lily Heugh. I graduated from Cowichan Secondary School in 2024 and am now attending university while proudly continuing to coach with the Breakers. After six years of competitive racing, I’m thrilled to bring my passion and experience back to the pool.

Coaching swimmers of all ages and abilities has been incredibly rewarding, and I can’t wait to keep building skills, confidence, and a love for swimming in every athlete. Go Breakers!

Head Coach

Hi, I’m Marcus. I’m a recent high school graduate and am attending the University of British Columbia, where I'm also competing on the varsity rowing team. My passion for swimming began at a young age when I first joined the Breakers, and over the years I developed both as an athlete and a teammate.

Through my experience in the sport, I’ve achieved success while also gaining valuable knowledge. I’m excited to bring that experience to the pool deck this season and look forward to working with swimmers of all levels to help them improve, grow, and reach their goals.

Assistant Coach

Hi, I’m Alanna. I have resided in the Cowichan Valley for the last 20 years. I developed a passion for swimming while competing in Northern Ontario.  My favourite race is 200m IM and my favourite stroke is breaststroke.  I believe that starts and turns can make the biggest difference in a race. I am excited to cheer on all the swimmers this summer and have been impressed with all the hard work they have put in during winter session. Go Breakers!!!

Assistant Coach

Hey everyone! I'm Katie James, and I graduate this year. I've been in love with swimming since I was five years old! I've had a great competitive career, winning lots of provincial medals and even breaking some big records right here in the Cowichan Valley. My favourite stroke is backstroke, and I've always been a sprinter who loves short-distance races. As my schedule got busier, I stepped away from competitive swimming to focus on volleyball and rowing, but I still love jumping in the pool whenever I get a chance! I had an amazing time coaching PreBreakers 2 over the summer, and I'm now taking on groups for PreBreakers 1 and 2. I am absolutely thrilled and overjoyed to meet all of you amazing swimmers this season, and I can't wait for another great season!

Coach

Hi, I’m Lucy! I’ve been swimming for eight years and have been coaching for the Breakers for several years now. I love working with both new and returning swimmers, and I’m looking forward to helping everyone build skills, confidence, and a love for the water!

Coach

Wes grew up on the East Coast of the United States, where he developed a passion for competitive swimming over 17 years. He competed with top New England swim teams, including the Manchester Sunfish, Seacoast Stingrays, and Mass Bay Marlins, before swimming at the Division I level for the University of Massachusetts Amherst men’s swim team. During his four years at UMass, Wes helped lead the team to three Atlantic 10 championships, competing in sprint breaststroke as well as mid- and long-distance freestyle events.

Wes’s coaching philosophy centers on building strong fundamentals, mastering proper technique, and nurturing a lifelong love of swimming. He believes in helping swimmers of all ages get comfortable in the water, understand how their bodies move, and develop skills that can take them from recreational swimming to competitive performance.

For Wes, one of the most rewarding parts of coaching is watching young swimmers grow, gain confidence, and experience the joy of achieving new milestones in the pool. As a parent, he finds it especially inspiring to guide his own children and other young swimmers through the journey of learning, improving, and competing. Wes is thrilled to be part of the Breakers team, where he can share his experience, passion, and dedication with the next generation of swimmers.

PreBreakers Coach

Hi, I'm Sarah and I am in my Grade 12 year.  I have been a passionate and accomplished swimmer with the Breakers Swim Club since I was 6 years old.  I have won several provincial medals and my favourite stroke is breaststroke.  I also love rowing and running.  I am looking forward to my transition into coaching and I hope to pass on my love of swimming to the younger swimmers!  I can't wait to meet you all at the pool this fall.

PreBreakers Coach

Hi, my name is Yelaina, and I am a student at Frances Kelsey Secondary School. I have a strong passion for athletics, especially swimming. I have been swimming with the Breakers since I was six years old, where I’ve built my skills, strength, and love for the sport over the years. Along with competing, I also enjoy working with younger swimmers and helping teach kids, sharing my experience and encouraging them to grow in the water!

PreBreakers Coach