Director of Coaching/Head Coach

Martin Harris

Martin joins Wharenui Swimming Club as Director of Coaching/Head Coach after retiring from a successful swimming career abroad. Born in London, Martin swam internationally for Great Britain for 15 years. He moved to NZ in 2004 and joined Wharenui at the beginning of 2005. Martins specialty events are 50m, 100m & 200m backstroke. He has swum at 2 Olympics, 5 World Champs (short & long course), 4 Europeans and 3 Commonwealths, winning Commonwealth Gold in the 100m backstroke in 1994. His last major meet for GB before officially retiring was the Manchester Commonwealth Games in 2002, at the age of 33, where he made two finals and was the fastest backstroker over 50m in Britain. Martin broke over 50 British Records during his career, with his longest standing records being the 50m & 100m backstroke which he held for 12 years.

After retiring from competitive sport, Martin was appointed Head Coach at a well known London Swimming Club, still keeping a hand in masters competition himself. He has also trained and prepared a number of triathletes for world class competition. Martin is UK ASA qualified and brings with him to our club a wealth of first hand knowledge including skill & technique, land training application, mental preparation and nutritional education.

Assistant Coach

Tatiana

Tatiana has 12 years experience as a competitive swimmer in Russia.

She graduated from the Siberian State Academy of Physical Training and her Diploma is recognized by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority. Tatiana has trained professional sportspeople to a high level in international competitions.

She has lived with her family, in New Zealand for 5 years and has been coaching at all levels here at Wharenui, during that time.