The Cochrane Piranhas are pleased to introduce the Coaching staff, for the 2026 season!

Head Coach/Black Tails Squad - Coach Max  

Max has began swimming with the Piranhas at the age of 6 and has been part of the team ever since. He will be graduating shortly from U of C, and will begin his career as a Math Teacher, in the upcoming school year! 

Max is a Certified Fundamentals (Level 1) Swim Coach. He has been Coaching with the Piranhas for the past 5 years, as well as Coaching for the Cochrane Masters.

Orange Tails Squad - Coach Jill

Coach Jill is returning for her 2nd season Coaching with the Piranhas. She is currently in her 7th season, as swim coach for the Cochrane Sparks Triathlon Club. 

Jill is Certified Fundamentals (Level 1) Swim Coach. She has recently completed her Age Group (Level 2) Swim Coach training and is continuing to work towards her Certification. She is also currently working towards her Triathlon Community Coaching Certification.

Silverbacks Squad - Coach Isaac 

Coach Isaac has been swimming with the Piranhas since the Age of 8. He is returning for his 3rd season as a Piranhas Coach, 1 of those as a Junior Coach. He has also previously Coach with the Cochrane Water Ninjas. 

Coach Isaac is currently completing the final few steps for his Fundamentals (Level 1) Swim Coach Certification. Coach Isaac, also holds his National Lifeguard, Swim Instructor and Swim Abilities Certifications. He has been competing internationally as part of Team Canada, in Lifesaving Sport.

Yellow Kings Squad - Coach Katelynne

Coach Katelynne is returning for her 2nd season coaching with the Piranhas. She was our Junior Coach with the Red Bellies last season. She has swam competitivly for 7 years and also competes in Curling.

Coach Katelynne currently holds her Community Swim Coach Certification and is just finishing up with her Fundamentals (Level 1) Swim Coach training. Coach Katelynne has also been coaching with the Cochrane Sparks Triathlon Club this season. 

Red Bellies Squad - Coach Ava

Coach Ava is very excited to be joining the Piranhas for her first season as a Swim Coach. Coach Ava is entering her 12th season as a competitive swimmer, 5th as a Piranha. She has lots of experience working with young swimmers, through her experience as a Swim Instructor. 

Coach Ava, recently completed her Fundamentals (Level 1) Swim Coach training. She also holds her National Lifeguard, Swim Instructor and Swim Abilities Certifications. Coach Ava is also a Black Belt in Karate.

Red Bellies - Junior Coach Alex

Coach Alex has been swimming with Piranhas for 7 years now, and is excited to return for his 8th. He is looking forward to share his love of the sport with the next generation. He also trains with the Cochrane Sparks Triathlon Club, and is in his 3rd season.

Coach Alex, currently holds his Community Swim Coach Certification. When he's not busy swimming, he can be found at the rink, playing and refereeing Hockey. 

Photos and more information about all the Coaches are now posted on the website. 

Coaches will begin reaching out to their individual squads in the upcoming weeks. We are incredibly excited to get to work with all the amazing swimmers this season.

On behalf of your Coaches, welcome to the 2026, Cochrane Piranhas Summer Swim Club!

Sincerely, Alex, Ava, Katelynne, Isaac, Jill and Max!