Our Coaching Team

Our Coaching Team 2024

Leticia Hart - Consultant Coach 

Leticia was a competitive synchronised swimmer for over 7 years, 5 of those years as part of the New Zealand team.  She has competed at multiple International Competitions including Oceanias, Spanish and Swiss Opens as well as the FINA World Champs in Barcelona 2013 and Kazan 2015.  During her later years as an athlete she started her coaching journey teaching young children basic swimming and synchro, and then coaching her local school synchro team at Nationals.  Leticia joined our club in 2017 after moving to Christchurch to study. Leticia is a valued member of the CAS team and was acknowledged Nationally in 2022 with an Artistic Swimming New Zealand Service Award.

Jo Biddle - Senior Coach Dolphin Team

Jo joined CAS in 2022 and has a vast amount of swimming and synchro knowlege to share.  Jo has extensive experience in swim teaching and synchro, and has run specialised lessons for children on the autistic spectrum in the United Kingdom.  Jo is a very friendly and outgoing coach who motivates her athletes and the wider team all at once.  Jo has become a very valuable member of our team and currently coaches our Dolphin teams. 

Kylie McEwen - Senior Coach - Masters

Kylie is a former synchronised swimmer, now mum of two juggling, family-life, work and coaching.  Kylie has a strong focus on the individual athlete journey, supporting them along the way.  Kylie is enjoying returning to the pool herself as a senior member/coach of the Master's Artistic Swimming Team.

Martha Bunce - Senior Coach - Junior and Aqua

We have welcomed former Tauranga Synchro athlete Martha back to the world of Competitive Synchro and are thrilled to have her on board.  She brings a wealth of synchro skills with her and is totalled focused on our athletes enjoying their pool time and bringing out the best in everyone.

Catriona Smart - Coach Mini-dolphins

Catriona has learned valuable skills as a current Junior Tech Duet member and throughout her career as an artistic swimmer.  She is working her way through our Junior Coaches pathway under the guidance of Consultant Coach Leticia Hart.

All Senior Coaches are police vetted

Trainee Coaches 2024

Zahra Baird, Wendy Baird and Ella Taggart