Our Team

Originally from Scotland, Graham has pursued a career in coaching after stepping away from his own swimming journey. His coaching started in Scotland where he was Head Coach for Stonehaven before moving to the City of Glasgow swim team. In 2003 Graham moved to New Zealand to coach in Hamilton and started coaching with the Para Swim team in 2006.

In 2010 Graham began his position as head coach of St Paul’s Swim Club bring with him a wealth of knowledge and experience. Graham was appointed the Head coach role for the Para Swim team in 2010 World Championships in Eindhoven and lead the team in 2011 to the Pan Pacific Para Swimming Championships in Edmonton. His passion for teaching and his eagerness for developing people holistically have formed an essential part of his coaching success, including coaching swimmers to national and international teams.

His philosophy of learning and teaching focuses on the athlete’s ability to understand the learning process and channel their strengths and weaknesses into their own knowledge. Graham holds a Master of Science in Performance Coaching and Swimming New Zealand Silver Coaching Award, as well as many other accreditations.

Hailing from the South Island, Jeremy grew up in Oamaru, Otago. He started coaching in 2017 at North Canterbury Swim Club while he also finished off his swimming career. Jeremy moved to Hawkes Bay for 18 months to become the Assistant Coach of Aquahawks Swim Club then onto St Paul’s in 2022.

His philosophy aims to encourage each swimmer to be better than they were yesterday so they each get a sense of achievement, whether that’s an NZ Title or understanding a skill. His confidence and enthusiasm while poolside brings a lot of energy and success to the team, including coaching multiple swimmers to NZ Titles.

I am an ASCA Level 5 Certified High-Performance Coach with over 15 years of experience in swimming. As a former international-level competitor, I discovered not only the thrill of competition but also a lifelong connection to the water. The pool became my second home, teaching me resilience, discipline, and the power of growth. Moving from athlete to coach, I found my true calling in helping others experience that same joy and achievement. As a high-performance overseas swim coach, I mentor athletes to unlock their potential and achieve their personal bests. What drives me most is seeing swimmers grow, not just in skill, but in confidence, discipline, and their love for the sport. Coaching is more than a career; it is my passion and purpose, a way to give back to the sport that has shaped my life and inspired who I am today.