miami swimming club Coaches
Miami Swimming club
The Miami Aquatic Centre has two 50m FINA-approved outdoor pools, with the main competition pool fitted with Omega starting blocks.
The Miami Aquatic Centre is also home to the Miami Performance Training Zone, featuring strength and conditioning equipment, Functional Fitness Alpha rigs, Spin room, as well an infrared sauna, and hot and cold baths to aid in the recovery process.
Paul Crosswell
Head Coach
Paul Crosswell – Head Coach
Paul Crosswell is a dedicated and experienced swim coach with nearly 15 years of coaching experience across various levels.
He joined the Miami coaching team in September 2022 as an Advanced Licence Coach. Paul has a proven track record of building and leading successful swim programs, including his tenure as Head and High-Performance Coach at Hobart Aquatic for nearly a decade, where he guided over 200 swimmers.
His coaching expertise has led athletes to national success, with several placing on Australian Junior World and Pan Pac teams, as well as Australian A teams.
Paul’s athletes have consistently achieved success at the National Age and Open levels, with numerous podium finishes. He is known for his ability to connect with swimmers, inspiring them to reach their full potential.
In addition to his coaching career, Paul has managed a Learn to Swim Centre and has been involved with National Flippers Camps, giving him a comprehensive understanding of athlete development from beginner to high-performance levels..
David Proud
Coach – Leading Endurance Program
Lead Coach, Endurance Program
David Proud is a dedicated high-performance swimming coach with extensive experience in the UK and Australia.
A former Open Water specialist, he represented Great Britain at the 2002 European Championships and the 2003 & 2005 World Championships.
Transitioning to coaching in 2008, David has successfully led programs at TSS, Nudgee College, and Swimming Australia’s Brisbane Hub. As Head Coach at Swimming NSW Southern Performance Centre, he’s developed numerous endurance athletes, including several Australian Dolphins.
Eoin O’Neil
Coach – State Development Squads
State Development Coach
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Flavio Barbara
Coach – Junior Development Squads
Flavio Barbara – Junior Development Coach
I have been coaching for the past 10 years and am fortunate to have worked with some of the best international coaches, which has shaped the coach I am today. I began my coaching journey shortly after finishing my own swimming career as an athlete, which sparked my desire to learn more. This led me to earn a degree in Sport Science with a specialization in swimming, allowing me to combine scientific knowledge with practical experience.
Since moving to Australia in 2022, I’ve focused on guiding swimmers of all ages, from adults to our Junior and Bronze squads, helping them develop not only their swimming skills but also important life skills. I’m dedicated to supporting their long-term growth and success here at Miami.
Raelene Ryan
Coach – Leading Adults & Open Water Programs (Surf Life Saving, Competitive Open Water)
Raelene Ryan – Lead Coach, Adults & Open Water Programs
Gold level licenced Coach Raels joined Miami in 1997 as the National Age coach and has helped many of her swimmers to State and National medals. Raelene is Swimming QLD head coach for Open water and has been on Swimming Australia Open Water teams.
She has also acted as Manager on numerous International Teams including the PAN PAC team (Victoria, Canada & Irvine, USA), World Youth Games and the World Cup (Singapore).
Raelene was also appointed as a coach to the Commonwealth Youth Games Team (Pune, India).
Lachlan Colwell
Coach – Junior Squads
Lachlan Colwell – Junior Assistant Coach
Zoe Taylor
Coach – Junior & Development Squads
Zoe Taylor – Junior Assistant Coach
Laura Matthews
Coach – National Development Squads
Laura Matthews – National Development Coach
Laura is a dedicated coach who has been at Miami since early 2021. She has built a strong foundation in competitive swimming, having previously worked under experienced coaches at Sunshine Coast Grammar and St Andrew’s on the Sunshine Coast.
Throughout her career, Laura has been instrumental in guiding swimmers to success producing state champions, age national finalists, and school national champions along with swimmers who have broken regional and state records.
At Miami, Laura is also committed to supporting the Mini Squad and helping swimmers transition smoothly from learn to swim to the squad program.
Known for her commitment to athlete development, she continues to foster a culture of excellence, resilience, and teamwork within the Miami Swim Program..
Augui Monet
Coach – Junior Squads
Augui Monet – Junior Assistant Coach
About Competition
A great part of being a Competitive swimmer at your Club is the ability to engage in competitions and improve your swimming skills.
