Dave Guthrie - Head Coach

(NCCP Level 3 certified)

Dave’s personal coaching philosophy fits closely with the Marlins’ mission statement, "the development of individual skills through quality coaching, teamwork, friendship, and good sportsmanship in a safe, healthy and fun environment". Dave has worked with all levels of swimmers, from the early developmental to national athletes and has broad experience, working with clubs ranging from thirty swimmers to two hundred swimmers. As a former Marlin swimmer (1981-1986) Dave has deep appreciation for the club’s rich history. Dave views the Manitoba Marlin Head Coach position as an opportunity to be past of an ambitious club and lead them to new levels of achievement and team development. Coach Dave feels blessed to have the opportunity to give back to the organization that played such a large part of his life as a young swimmer.

Dave coaches the National (or NAT) group and works closely with all of our coaches to develop an integrated coaching philosophy and teaching strategy. Coach Dave truly believes the Marlins have one of the strongest coaching staffs (top to bottom) in the country.

Wendy Shewchuk - Assistant Head Coach

(NCCP Level 3 and NLS certified)

Wendy is the Manitoba Marlins Assistant Head Coach for the 2009/10 season. Wendy is also responsible for coaching the TAG group. Wendy previously coached with the Marlins as an Assistant Coach (1999 – 2002). Subsequently she assumed the Head Coach position at the St. James Seals Swim Club (2002-2008). Wendy has consistently developed athletes to the Age Group National level, while demonstrating her passion for the sport, and her commitment to the growth and success of swimming in Manitoba. Most recently Wendy was selected as the 2007/08 12 & Under Age Group National Team Coach based off one of her athlete's exceptional performances.

Hannelore Wurmann - Age Group Elite Coach

(NCCP Level 2 and NLS certified)

Hannelore began her coaching pursuits at the Edmonton Olympian Swim Club as an I Can Swim Instructor and Olympic Way Instructor (1987-1988). It was in this environment that Hannelore very quickly established her love of coaching. Hannelore coached with the Yellowknife Polar Bear Swim Club in the developmental and mini programs (1995-1997) where she completed her Level 1 coaching certification and finished her Level 2 Theory. After completing her Bachelor of Education degree Hannelore returned to coaching with the Edmonton Olympians where she completed her Level 2 Practical before beginning her teaching career. Through her experience in classroom teaching, Hannelore has acquired organization, progression, management, and motivational skills.

Hannelore has spent 3 years working as Assistant Head Coach, Novice coach and mini co-ordinator with the St. James Seals where she also finished her Level 2 Technical. She earned the Eric Suthon Memorial Award 2005-2006 and continues to work at building bridges within the small club swim community. She is excited to work with coaches Dave and Wendy and with the already established Marlins coaching staff this coming season.

Amy Brown - Age Group Development Coach

(NCCP Level 1 Skills Coach and NLS certified)

Amy understands, and has personal experience that to most swimmers and their families, swimming is more than ‘just a sport’. It becomes a way of life. Having been a competitive swimmer herself for more than ten years; two of which were with the Marlins, Amy now feels that by coaching she can help to inspire upcoming swimmers in the sport she loves.

During the summer of 2005 and 2006, Amy co-ordinated the Manitoba Marlin Summer Swim Camp, and continued on as a Mini Marlin instructor in the fall of 2006. While juggling a busy school schedule at the University of Manitoba, Amy also coached the novice competitive level for the Winnipeg Wave.

Currently certified in First Aid, Bronze Cross and NLS, Amy has also furthered her knowledge of the sport by achieving her Water Safely Instructor credential, as well as NCCP Level 1 Skill Coach.

This fall will mark her fourth year at the University of Manitoba, where she is currently pursuing an Advanced B.A. with a major in Anthropology.