Meet Our Coaches

Lars Humer
Head Coach

larshumer@outlook.com

Lars Humer

SCTNZ High Performance Gold Coach
Also, a qualified Coach/ Teacher with SLS, Rugby and Skiing
Olympic & Paralympic Games experience (5 Games campaigns)
Started Swim Coaching and Teaching in 1977 – robust apprenticeship with Duncan Laing
Former NZ Rep in SLS and OW Swimming
Former Pro Surf Ironman Athlete
Returned to Dunedin in 2018 after working overseas for 20 years in High Performance Coaching
Employed with British Swimming for 14 ½ years and with Swim Ireland for 5 years
High Performance roles also included local club and junior Swimming Development
3 Previous National Head Coach roles – Swimming, Para Swimming and Surf Life Saving

Michelle Summers

Michelle Summers

30 years learn to swim and coaching experience
Bachelor of Physical Education (Uni of Otago)
Ex competitive swimmer (National level)
SCTNZ Bronze Coach qualification
Coaching for Swim Dunedin since 2018
Administrator for Swim Dunedin

Steve Prescott

Steve Prescott

Coaching 20yrs plus and with Swim Dunedin since 2020
Current National level competitive swimming (Masters top 10 in World)
Married nearly 50 years, 2 children and 3 grandchildren

Meg Christophers

Currently studying Dentistry at the University of Otago
Ex Competitive Swimmer (National level)
Coaching for Swim Dunedin since 2023
Instructor at Just Swim
NZ Foundation Development Coach

Eddie Wright

Currently studying IT at Otago Polytec
NZ Foundation Coach
Ex competitive swimmer
Ex Waterpolo player (goalkeeper and MVP goalkeeper at National 2020)

Rosa van Turnhout

Rosa van Turnhout

Year 13 OGHS
Ex competitive swimmer
Kiwi Swim Club Coach

Esme Paterson

Physical Education and Health Degree
Current Competitive swimmer at National level
Coached for Swim Dunedin since 2020
Pilates instructor
NZ Foundation Development Coach

Kat Sokolova

Currently doing a BSc in Maths + Physical Education, Activity and Health
3 years swim instructing
Instructor Just Swim and lifeguard at Moana Pool

Emilia Finer

Bachelor of Arts and Science, currently studying postgrad
Current competitive swimmer at national level
New Zealand Frozen Fern (ice swimming)

Pippa Nicol

3rd year Bachelor of Laws and Finance
New Zealand Black Fin (Surf Lifesaving)
Ex competitive swimmer (National level)
Experience coaching in many sports

Katie Price

Ex competitive swimmer (National level)
Still swims for fun and fitness (Masters swimming)
Enjoys open water swimming, tramping, crossword puzzles & travel

Eliza Rothery

Third year of studying bachelors majoring in physiology and neuroscience
Competitive triathlete and ex waterpolo player (national level)
Swimming instructor since 2021 Lifeguard at Moana Pool

Hannah Caves

Currently on an Exchange Year studying Ecological and Environmental Sciences (BSc Hons)
Scottish Swimming Teaching Qualification (SSTQ)
Background in swimming, triathlon and water polo

Coach development

In association with Swim NZ, we support the continued professional development of swim coaches.

We have a team of casual coaches who are qualified (or working towards their qualifications). Inline with Swimming NZ policies, our coaches are all police vetted and have completed the following online courses:

Safeguarding Children
Drugfree Sport
Good Sports