Our swimming program offers levels of instruction ranging from introductory to challenging with a qualified and experienced coaching staff. Shown below are the 2022/2023 Percy Norman Swim Club coaching staff along with their most recent biographies.

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GABRIO MANNUCCI

Gabrio is the Program Manager & Head Coach at PNSC. Gabrio has been coaching both competitive and non-competitive swimming for over eight years in Italy and in Australia.

Gabrio grew up as an age group swimmer for Nuotatori Milanesi, was a nationally ranked senior, swam at the varsity level and competed at the Italian Nationals and Youth European Championship. He has worked with athletes of all level and abilities, helping each athlete to meet their goals and achieve outstanding results. Prior to his move to Vancouver, he coached the City of Sydney Swimming Club (COSAC) at the Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre in Sydney for two years. He coached a number of swimmers to the State Age and National Age level; three of his swimmers qualified for the Australian Age Championships in April 2016 and April 2017. Moreover, he had been the president of the North Sydney Masters Swimming Club for three years, one of the largest masters clubs in NSW. Outside of sports, he specializes in the promotion of Italian language and culture and holds a Masters degree from the University of Milan with time spent at the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Edinburgh.

Email: head_coach@pnsc.ca


DAINA BAKER

Daina has been with the club for more than ten years now and started coaching in mid-2014. He coaches most of the groups but spends most of his coaching time with the younger swimmers. In addition to coaching for the club, he also coordinates the club’s Junior Leader program and works for the City of Vancouver as a lifeguard, swim instructor and aqua fit instructor. Daina hopes to see another year of improvement for his and everyone else’s swimmers.

Email: daina15396@yahoo.ca


ISAAC BAKER

Isaac has been with the club for many years. Starting off as a swimmer, he gradually became more involved with the club by Junior Leading and Assistant Coaching for several years. He is certified by the BCRPA as a Fitness Professional specializing in: Fitness Theory and Aquatic Fitness. Swimming with the club for many years, Isaac has added much to his strokes and physical fitness. In addition to a strong technical foundation, he is certified as a Water Safety Instructor and works as a Swim Instructor for the City of Vancouver. With his training and experience, he looks forward to the development of the young swimmers he will work with. Isaac finds joy in watching the overlying process of a young, growing swimmer. He is excited to begin!

Email: baker15396@gmail.com


Kevin Butchart

Kevin has been swimming with Percy Norman Swim Club since elementary school. Kevin has been a Junior Leader and Assistant Coach in the club before becoming a Coach. He is interested in helping swimmers improve their technique, speed, endurance, and confidence in the water. He is a certified Water Safety Instructor and has Bronze Medallion, Bronze Cross/CPR-C, and National Lifeguard-Pool certifications. He is eagerly anticipating a productive and entertaining season.

Email: kebutchart@shaw.ca


Maia Cote-Crosby

Maia has been a part of the Percy Norman Swim Club for almost 9 years and previously swam with the Gators Swim Club as a competitive swimmer for 3 years. She has been part of the PNSC coaching team since 2019 and has been working hard to achieve a full coaching job. Throughout her time with Percy Norman, she has developed her swimming skills but more importantly learned about the importance of constructive leadership and the benefits of practicing swimming in an encouraging environnement. As a coach, she aspires to teach all of these valuable elements to all young swimmers. Maia also strives to help swimmers attain an improved level of swimming for the swimmers as well as prepare them to be ready for the next challenge. You can find her on the pool deck prepared and enthusiastic!

E-mail: mcotecrosby@gmail.com


Sarah Dan

Sarah has been with Percy Norman Swim Club since 2018, and previously swam competitively with Gators Swim Club for 1 year. Through Junior Leading and Assistant Coaching, Sarah has been able to find her affinity for coaching and is delighted to help guide swimmers in this wonderful sport. With a reverence for the water, she has always loved aquatic activities and sports and hopes to share those fulfilling experiences with others. She aims to create a safe and encouraging environment for swimmers to strengthen their minds and bodies, and to develop an appreciation for swimming and the experiences that come with learning. Alongside coaching, she is certified as a Water Safety Instructor and National Lifeguard. Sarah is grateful to be a part of PNSC and looks forward to helping her swimmers' growth.

Email: sarah.filsa.dan@gmail.com


RACHEL DUONG

Rachel has been with Percy Norman Swim Club for several years of coaching. Rachel began swimming with PNSC at 11 years old and competitively swimming when she was 14 years old with Canadian Dolphins. Rachel’s coaching career began during her time at Gators Swim Club when she volunteered for her coach assisting with the younger swimmers. Rachel found that she has much passion for coaching then swimming. She will focus more on coaching Yellow and Grey.

Email: rachelswduong@gmail.com


Kaitlyn Jung

Kaitlyn has been with Percy Norman Swim Club since 2018 and prior to that, swam competitively with Gators Swim Club for three years. First starting as a Junior Leader, then an Assistant Coach, Kaitlyn has found fulfillment in teaching. She believes in the importance of compassion and respect when working with kids. She also works as a swim instructor at Pedalheads, and is certified as a National Lifeguard and Water Safety Instructor. Kaitlyn loves the community at PNSC and looks forward to helping swimmers improve!

E-mail: kaitlynjung@icloud.com


Xavier Macrae

Xavier has been with the Percy Norman Swim Club for about five years. When he first started to take the role as a Junior Leader, he developed his passion for coaching, and later he acted as an Assistant Coach before becoming a Coach at PNSC. Prior to his exciting time at PNSC, he swam competitively at the Canadian Dolphin Swim Club for three years. He is thrilled to share his technical knowledge and skills to help swimmers achieve their goals and empower them to gain confidence in their abilities. He seeks a drastic improvement in their swimming skills while having fun in the water. He is certified as a National Lifeguard and Water Safety Instructor. He also coaches in his high school swim team at Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School. He loves working with all ages and levels and looks forward to meeting all swimmers at PNSC.

E-mail: xaviereldrick@gmail.com


Arabella Mew

Arabella has been with Percy Norman Swim Club since 2017, previously as a swimmer, junior leader, and assistant coach. Her commitment to water safety and working with children and youth is showcased through an array of certifications, including Lifesaving Instructor, National Lifeguard, Swim for Life Instructor, and Red Cross Youth Leader. She understands that the lessons learned in swimming extend far beyond the water’s edge, and she strives to instill qualities like resilience and determination that will benefit the club’s swimmers throughout their lives. Her approach to coaching is rooted in the belief that the most significant improvements occur in supportive environments that foster a passion for the sport, and she is elated to be a part of the swimmers’ journeys.

E-mail: arabellamew@gmail.com


Rogelio Miya

Rogelio began swimming at 0 years old. Following his brothers, Rogelio entered Percy Norman Swim Club. As Rogelio moved up the groups as a swimmer, he also started coaching tennis. At that moment, he gained a passion for teaching kids sports and wanted to expand that to swimming. Since then, Rogelio has gone on to becoming a Junior Leader, Assistant Coach and finally Coach at PNSC. Rogelio is a certified National Lifeguard and Water Safety Instructor. Rogelio is proud to be a part of the PNSC family and loves to make practices fun for the swimmers. .

E-mail: rogeliom.panda@gmail.com

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Last Updated: March 3, 2024