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Summer Coaches

Favorite Thing to Teach: Breaststroke

Couldn’t Live Without: Mountains, Sports, Family

Favorite Quote: ‘Talent is cheaper than table salt. What separates the talented individual from the successful one is a lot of hard work.’ – Stephen King

Hey There! My name is Myles Wheeler and I am super excited to be your Stingrays Head Coach for the upcoming 2025 season and my second consecutive season with the Stingrays. I started my swimming journey in BCSSA when I was three years old before joining the Spartan Swim Club when I was nine. This spring I am graduating from the University of Calgary with a bachelor’s of science focusing on Cellular, Molecular, and Microbial Biology while also representing the varsity swim team. The past 5 years of Calgary Swimming have been nothing short of extraordinary winning the Canada West conference twice and placing top 3 at Usports every year.

While sidelined with a wrist injury the past two seasons I have been keeping busy assistant coaching some of Canada’s premiere swimming talent on the Dinos team and being mentored by one of Canada’s most experienced coaches, Mike Blondal. I have been coached by some incredible coaches throughout my 18-year competitive swimming career and I am ready to pass on this knowledge to the next generation of Stingray superstars.

Throughout my competitive swimming career, I have been a multi-time provincial gold medalist, a multi-time western Canada medalist, an Olympic trials qualifier and have raced in many international competitions including Eurocup in Luxembourg. I will bring all these experiences and knowledge of the sport and implement this in my coaching to bring the best out of all my swimmers.

I am a fan and student of the sport and in this ever-developing age of swimming, I am ready to bring modern techniques to our youngest and oldest groups alike to propel our swimmers to become the best athletes and people they can be! Sport is not only about athletics but it also prepares you for life in a way few other experiences can!

This past season alone we earned 66 regional medals, doubled the number of provincial qualifiers and rose to our highest meet participation rate in recent years. Furthermore, we boast one of the highest coach to swimmer ratios in the province! There has truly never been a better time to swim with the Stingrays!

See you on deck this summer Stingrays! Head Coach, Myles Wheeler

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Favorite Thing to Teach: Breaststroke

Couldn’t Live Without: Music, the gym, and loaded Subway sandwiches

Favorite quote: “Show people that nothing happens by accident and nothing comes to you unless you work for it”- David Laid

Hey swimmers! I’m excited to be back this season with the Stingrays. A little bit about me is I am currently an undergraduate student in the University of Alberta’s Kinesiology program, with a deep background in competitive swimming. My journey began in 2013 with the Abbotsford Whalers, where I broke the club record for my age group and earned my first provincial medal in the 50-meter backstroke during my second year. Over the next few years, I added four more provincial medals to my collection, competing in events like the 50m free, 100m fly, 50m fly, and as part of a relay team.

In high school, I joined the Chilliwack Spartans Swim Club, where I trained alongside talented athletes including Myles and Niall. This experience allowed me to compete at high-level events such as the Canada Western Nationals and Canada Junior Nationals, where I faced some of the best swimmers in Canada. By my senior year of high school, I had earned a spot on the University of Alberta swim team.

In 2020, I decided to step away from competitive swimming to explore new interests, but my love for the sport never faded. I returned to the pool coaching in the 2022 season with the Haney Neptunes and the Chilliwack Stingrays in 2024.

As a swim coach, my goal is to inspire athletes to explore their potential and develop a deeper connection with the sport. I aim to create an environment where swimmers feel encouraged to grow at their own pace, while cultivating a sense of confidence, teamwork, and self-discipline. By focusing on both technique and personal growth, I hope to help each swimmer discover their unique strengths and enjoy the journey of improvement, all while fostering a positive, supportive atmosphere.

See you on deck!

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Favourite Thing to Teach: Dives

Couldn’t Live Without: My cat, hiking, movies

Favourite Quote: “A winner is a dreamer who never gives up” – Nelson Mandela

I first joined the Stingrays in elementary school and instantly fell in love with the sport. The fun, inspiring atmosphere and incredible teammates made every moment special. Although I’m not a competitive person by nature, Stingrays allowed me to grow personally and set meaningful goals beyond competition. Because of my positive experience as a swimmer, I was thrilled to become a coach for the club in high school, where I found my passion for teaching and working with kids!

When I am not at the pool, you’ll find me playing with my cat, spending time outdoors, or watching a movie with friends.

As a coach, I’ve had the privilege of working with swimmers at all levels. My coaching philosophy centers on creating an environment that is motivating, challenging, and rewarding. I aim to help swimmers grow both athletically and personally, instilling confidence and resilience in and out of the pool.

Can’t wait to see you all in the water!

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Favorite Thing to Teach: Race planning

Couldn’t Live Without: Rain

Favorite Quote: “The most important step a man can take. It’s not the first one is it? It’s the next one.” Oathbringer, written by Brandon Sanderson.

Hi Stingrays! I’m coming to this team having swam most of my life and having coached for a few years. You can usually find me reading, playing video games, studying psychology or exercising.

I joined the Stingrays 12 years ago where swimming quickly became a large part of my life. I have swam in swimming lessons, 6 and under, winter swimming and varsity swimming. These experiences differ in so many ways, but all focus on the same thing… Swimming! I found a love for coaching as I realised the different ways all forms of swimming can be applied no matter the level of the swimmer.

My goal is to approach each swimmer as an individual, coaching them based on the sort of swimming that they need most. Swimming can teach harsh lessons on accountability, responsibility and discipline. But this season I want to highlight the importance of celebrating your victories. Every swimmer should be proud of their sport and be able to acknowledge the work they put in.

See you soon!

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Winter Coaches

• Ben, Head Coach
  

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Junior Coaches

(in alphabetical order)