About

Stefano joined SLD in 2021 and has been our Head Coach since 2023. An accredited coach
with 10+ years’ experience in the UK and in Western Australia, Stefano is also a qualified
fitness instructor having obtained his Cert III and IV in fitness while in Australia.
Stefano was a competitive swimmer in Italy and as a Coach has helped many swimmers to
achieve their goals in competing at both State and National levels in three different
countries. Stefano’s passion for swimming and his desire to help all of his swimmers achieve
their goals is evident from the very first time you meet him.
Other than managing the Club’s coaching / training program, Stefano is also directly
responsible for the development of our high-performance squads.
Stefano’s motto and advice to all his swimmers is:
“Amateurs practice until they can get it right, professionals’ practice until they can’t get it
wrong.   You decide who you want to be!”

Jordan has been coaching at SLD since 2023. He is a qualified coach and was a highly
accomplished swimmer himself, allowing him insight into what the athletes at SLD go
through in the journeys to achieving their goals.
Jordan is responsible for Coaching most of our Junior competitive swimmers and has been
fundamental to building up skills and performance, whilst creating a welcoming environment
that allows swimmers to progress in a fun, safe and caring way.

SLD is immensely proud that one of our most accomplished competitive members of recent
years continues his swimming journey into coaching at our club. Having won numerous
awards at SLD, Thibaut is a former SLD Club Captain.
Currently supporting a range of different squads, Thibaut has been coached by some
amazing coaches during his career, skills he carries into his own coaching.

With SLD since 2024, Amber is a qualified Swimming Coach and Fitness instructor with a
wealth of knowledge and experience not only in swimming, but also other sports such as
Netball and Football. She is also an awarded semi-professional Football player and former
Surf Lifesaving / open water swimmer.
Amber coaches some of our youngest swimmers, helping them develop their skills and love
for the sport. She also works with our non-competitive / fitness / reconditioning swimmers,
providing tailored sessions designed to support them in achieving their goals.