Coaches


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Brad Mori

Head Coach/Senior/Performance

Email: bradmori@killarneyswimming.com

Coach Brad joined Killarney in 2012.  He has helped to reshape all areas of the Killarney technical programming.  The club has improved performances on all levels from novice to National.   His attention to the 5 technical fingers (start, streamline, stroke, turn, finish) and his ability to teach the progression have been fundamental to swimmer improvement.  Brad also takes pride in the mentorship program that has seen Killarney staff grow and deliver a detailed technical program through all the stages of the Long-Term Athlete Development plan. 

Previously Brad served as Head Coach and Director of Swimming for the University of Lethbridge Pronghorns and Lethbridge Amateur Swim Club (LASC) for 7 seasons.  Mori successfully rebuilt all areas of program from grassroots to international levels using a fundamental philosophy.

Coach Mori has completed many NCCP level 4 tasks and the Advanced Coaching Diploma.  He was a Provincial Stroke Coach and Swim AB Tour Coach for 10+ years.  Brad is a current member of the Alberta Coaches Council. Since 2009, Brad has been a member of the Canadian Coaches Association and is a Chartered Coach.

Brad completed a teaching degree (B.A/B.Ed.), with distinction, majoring in Kinesiology at the University of Lethbridge in 2002.

Brad’s swimming career began in Markham.  As an age group swimmer, Brad’s relay teams set several Canadian Age Group National Records in the 13-14 and 15-17 categories.  Brad swam one year at the Georgia Southern University before transferring to the U of L Pronghorns.  Mori was a school record holder, World Cup Finalist, and won many CIS and Canada West Medals.  In the Summer of 1999 Mori was the Canadian National Champion in the 50m Breaststroke.

Brad is married to Lindsay and is father of two young boys. 

In his free time, Coach Mori enjoys, a variety of activities, including: Fishing, Golfing, Swimming, Running, and watching Maple Leaf Hockey.

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Natasha Senkow

Head Age Group Coach/Intermediate/Sprocket 2 Lead

Email: natasha@killarneyswimming.com

Natasha has over 25 years of experience, coaching swimming. Natasha prides herself in coaching a technical IM program, focusing on the 5 Technical Fingers. Helping age group swimmers develop in every area of the sport. Natasha coaches Swimmers from the Fundamental Age up to the National Qualifiers Age Group, at each stage her focus is to help Swimmers reach their goals and help them be confident athletes. 

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Tammy Andersen

SPK Coordinator/Sprocket 3 Lead/JR1Lead

Email: tammy@killarneyswimming.com

This is Tammy's 3rd year with the Killarney Swim Club.  She will be lead Sprocket Coordinator and Sprocket 3 Lead Coach. 

Tammy has been coaching for over 20 years, previously as the Head Coach of the Glenmore Seals Swim Club, and the Okotoks Stingrays Summer Swim Club. She also worked as an assistant Coach with the Calgary Tritons and with The City of Calgary developing their Conditioning Swim Programs (youth and adult). She expanded her international knowledge by coaching Junior National Level Swimmers in Limburg Belgium while attending university and majoring in Education. 

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David Thibodeau

SR Assistant

Email: davidts.thibodeau@gmail.com

David joined Killarney Swim Club in 2023 as the Senior Assistant Coach. David started coaching in 2011 with the Fredericton Aquanauts Swim Team and has also coached with ROC Swimming and Carleton Masters in Ottawa. He is a former swimmer reaching Junior Nationals and competing for Team New Brunswick at the 2013 Canada Summer Games.

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Liam Durda

JR2 Lead/Sprocket 3 Assistant

Email: liam@killarneyswimming.com

Liam is in his 4th season Coaching for Killarney Swim Club.  Liam was formerly a competitive swimmer for KSC swimming at the AB Championship level.  Durda is attending the University of Calgary and spends a lot of time playing Rugby.

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Grace Mills-Rush

Sprocket 1Lead & Int Assistant

Email: grace@killarneyswimming.com

Grace is in her 2nd year as lead coach for Sprocket 1.  Mills-Rush is a former KSC swimmer swimming at the AB Provincial Level.  Grace is enthusiatic with her coaching style and has been on staff 3 seasons.

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Luke Allen

Sprocket 2 Assistant/JR1 Assistant/SR Assistant/Perf Assistant

Email: luke@killarneyswimming.com

Luke is a former Killarney Swimmer (8+ Seasons).  Luke Competed at the AB Championship Level.  Luke joined the Killarney Coaching staff for a short stint before heading to the University of Lethbridge.  Luke has recently graduated and has returned to Killarney to resume coaching duties.

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Maisey Phillips

JR2 Assistant

Email: philips.maisey@gmail.com

Coach Maisey is a former KSC competitive swimmer. Maisey competed at the AB Championshp Level.  This is coach Phillips 2nd year coaching.

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Jessica White

Sprocket 1 Assistant

Email: jw664977@gmail.com

Coach Jessica is in her 2nd season with Killarney Swim Club.  White is currently attending University of Calgary.  Previously Jessica coached with Alberta Summer Swimming Association and was a summer club swimmer.

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Rianne Gamayo

Sprocket 1 Assistant

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2025-2026 is Rianne's first season coaching with KSC.  She is a former KSC swimmer competing at the Western Canadian Championship Level.   Rianne is attending the University of Calgary majoring in Kineseology.

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Joy Phan

Sprocket 1 Assistant

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Joy is in her second season as a Sprocket 1 assistant.  Joy is a former KSC swimmer competiting at the AB Trails Level.