Rachel has been head coach of HC Swim Club for 30 years and is the only Swimming Australia Performance Coach in Tasmania.
She has lead many state teams and worked on Swimming Australia swim camps over many years, working with the most promising up and coming swimmers, who have gone on to represent Australia.
Under Rachel’s coaching many swimmers have gone onto become National Medalists, Finalist and Tasmanian State record holders. Currently, HC swimmers hold 55 all time records within Tasmanian Swimming.
Sam Ashby's impressive background as a former Dolphin world championship medalist and his success in coaching swimmers onto Australian teams make him a valuable addition to HC Swim Club. With a wealth of experience and a winning mentality, Sam brings a passion for the sport and a commitment to excellence. His expertise and leadership, gained from leading Victorian regional squads and utilising online platforms to teach and improve swimmers' techniques globally, provides our swimmers with a strong foundation for future success.
Harry is a bronze accredited ASCTA coach with over 20 years experience. Harry originally came from a water polo background and represented Queensland. In Harry’s spare time he loves looking after his grandchildren, Harriet and Cooper.
Harry has taken HC Swimmers to Age & Open National Championships and been a coach for the Tasmanian State Team on numberous occasions. Harry actively engages in professional development activities locally and nationally.
Mitch has lived in and around the water all of his life, with seven years of learn to swim and coaching experience across different locations, including interstate and Hobart. Mitch holds qualifications as an Occupational Therapist (OT) and Strength and Conditioning with ASCA, along with coaching credentials from Swimming Australia. With a keen interest in understanding the mechanics of the body in water and its impact on efficiency, Mitch brings a holistic approach to coaching, emphasising individualised training and has strong interpersonal skills.
Jessalyn has experience as a high level swimmer having won medals at the New Zealand Championships and competing at a national level. She is also an experienced learn to swim teacher.
Jess is now extending her love of the sport into coaching, and enjoys working with swimmers and watching them develop.
Tess is a swimmer with HC Swim Club, having competed at a national level, and also works at the Collegiate Pool. She provides support to the coaching team in the event of absences. Tess also helps our coaching team with registration for club meets to enable results from these events to be viewable on Meet Mobile and Swim Central.
