Coaches
Our Amazing Team
The DSSC Coaching Staff is commited to the development of both athletic ability and character development with all their swimmers
Kurt Murphy
Head Coach/Director of Swimming
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The 2022-23 season will be Kurt's twelth with the Delta Sungod Swim Club and his 10th as the Head Coach. He is looking forward to the continued improvements seen last season in all aspects of the club.
Coach Kurt will be in charge of the Junior: White and Junior: Blue groups as well as the overall administration of the club.
It is his hope that his brand of coaching will lead to great personal improvements for all swimmers in the club and a smoothly run season for parents and volunteers. Kurt believes that every child can achieve excellence and that the correct training and motivation will lead them to that achievement. Success begets success; by starting with small manageable challenges. Building from there an athlete can reach his or her goals; whatever they are striving for.
Kurt is NCCP level 2 qualified and holds an honours degree in human kinetics.
Erin Taylor
Novice and Regional Coach
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Erin is excited to return for her 9th season with Delta Sungod Swim Club. She will be working with the Regional Development and Novice White & Blue groups. As a past Sungod swimmer she is happy to be a part of the club and to continue to help it grow into the future through her experiences.
Erin has a background in the sports science program from Douglas College as well as a Special Education Diploma.
Cory Bullock
Senior Development Coach
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Cory is excited for his fourth year coaching at Sungod. He is ready to get back into things including swim meets after the long hiatus due to COVID. His philosophy on coaching is that in order for someone to succeed, they need to have some fun along the way.
Cory is certified NCCP level 1.
Holly Friesen
Learn to Compete Coach
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Holly is very excited to be coaching with the Delta Sungod Swim Club, this will be her second year coaching with them. She has previously coached with the North Delta Sunfish and the Cloverdale Tritons swim clubs. She loves the sport and is excited to share her passion with new and returning swimmers. She believes that to be a great athlete takes hard work, dedication, and enjoyment of the sport.
Holly is certified NCCP level 1.
Cliff Noth
Senior Coach
2022/2023 will be Cliff's first season with Delta and he is excited to be on deck with the team. Previously, Cliff has been a Head Coach for many years in BC and Ontario, has coached many swimmers to Olympic Trials and Senior Nationals. He is looking forward to bringing his brand of coaching and leadership to the team.
Cliff graduated from UBC and the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College.
Joaquin Aranda
Learn to compete Coach
Joaquin is excited to start his first year coaching with Team Sungod. He is eager to coach both the Learn to Compete White and Blue Groups. He has previously swam with Sungod for 4 years and is excited to help the younger swimmers experience the thrill of swimming.