WDSC Coaches
Our Winskill Dolphins Swim Club is lead by our wonderful staff of coaches. All our WDSC coaches are excited to work with your swimmer.
Judy Baker
Head Coach
My journey in swimming began at a young age and quickly grew into a lifelong passion. I competed at both the club and varsity levels and proudly represented Canada on the National Team for four years. By age 15, I was ranked among the top 20 swimmers in the world in the 400 IM, 200 Fly, and 800 Free. In 1980, I broke the Canadian record in the 800m Free, and a few years later I became the first female swimmer inducted into the NAIA Swimming and Diving Hall of Fame. I was also honoured as Athlete of the Year at Simon Fraser University before retiring from competition in 1983 and moving into full-time coaching.
After completing my Coaching Theory and Practicum Level 3, I became Head Coach of the Winskill Dolphins in 1989. Over the next decade, I enjoyed many team successes and was recognized as Youth Coach of the Year in 1998. In 2000, I stepped away from the head coach role to focus on running my own business, but I continued to coach part-time with the Winskill Otters Masters program. After selling my business in 2016, I was able to dedicate myself fully once again to the sport I love. In 2015, I was honoured to be chosen as Canadian National Head Coach for the Deaf, traveling with the team to Brazil for the Deaflympics—a true highlight of my coaching career.
In recent years, I have been proud to see both my coaching and my athletes recognized on National and International stages:
-Junior National Coach of the Year
-Swimmers chosen for the Canada Games
-Coached an athlete selected for the Junior World Championships
-Supported swimmers invited to National Training Camps in Toronto, Florida, Scotland, Mallorca (Spain), Romania, and Australia
-Produced four carded athletes
-Honoured as Swim BC Female Coach of the Year
-Recipient of a Coaching Excellence Award
Coaching Philosophy:
At the heart of my coaching is the belief that strong training habits and sound technique in all four strokes provide the foundation for success. Equally important is building healthy, lasting relationships with swimmers, their families, and the broader club community. I believe a strong culture of encouragement and connection allows every athlete to thrive. My goal is always to provide opportunities for each swimmer to reach their maximum potential, while tailoring the path to their individual goals.
Devon DupuisAssistant Head Coach
Age Group Gold & Age Group Blue Coach
Hello Winskill! My Name is Devon, and this will be my first season coaching at Winskill! I will be joining as the assistant head coach, and will be leading both Age group gold and blue groups. Though it is my first year coaching at Winskill, I am very familiar with the team, as I swam with winskill for around 8 years, being a national level swimmer for around 5 years. I also swam under Coach Judy for a couple years before moving abroad to Germany. There, I swam and competed for 3 years, and ended my career after graduating high school. I have been coaching summer swim for the Port Moody Aquarians for the last 3 years, leading the senior group there. My main coaching beliefs prioritize consistent technique, mental fortitude, and enjoyment of the sport. I’m looking forward to meeting everyone on the team and can’t wait for another great season with Winskill! 
Age Group Gold & Age Group Blue Coach
| Hello Winskill! My Name is Devon, and this will be my first season coaching at Winskill! I will be joining as the assistant head coach, and will be leading both Age group gold and blue groups. Though it is my first year coaching at Winskill, I am very familiar with the team, as I swam with winskill for around 8 years, being a national level swimmer for around 5 years. I also swam under Coach Judy for a couple years before moving abroad to Germany. There, I swam and competed for 3 years, and ended my career after graduating high school. I have been coaching summer swim for the Port Moody Aquarians for the last 3 years, leading the senior group there. My main coaching beliefs prioritize consistent technique, mental fortitude, and enjoyment of the sport. I’m looking forward to meeting everyone on the team and can’t wait for another great season with Winskill! |
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Annali Buchanan
Junior Dolphin Gold Coach
Hello, my name is Annali Buchanan. I’m in grade 12 and am a student at South Delta Secondary School. I have been a swimmer for almost 11 years now and this will be my 7th year swimming with the Winskill Dolphins. When I am not swimming, I immerse myself in art, whether it is fine arts or performing arts. My favourite artist is Vincent Van Gogh and I am currently a cast member in SDSS Equinox Theatres production of the musical “The Wizard of Oz”.
Sam Cates
Lead Coach - Mini Dolphins
Hi Dolphins!
My name is Coach Sam, and this will be my fourth season with Winskill! I will be leading the Mini Dolphins program, as well as working with the Age Group Blue swimmers throughout the week.
I am currently a kinesiology undergraduate at UBC, where I am about to complete my third year. I began swimming competitively in 2014 with the Ladner Stingrays, which is where I am lucky to still be today. I started my coaching career with them in 2018 and just completed my seventh summer season of coaching, and first as their Head Coach! Though I enjoy swimming IM, my favourite stroke has to be butterfly. Despite not having been a winter swimmer, my passion for this sport is just as strong. I am so grateful to be apart of this team as it gives me even more of an outlet to coach the sport I love. I cannot wait to teach, learn, and have a great season with you all! See you on the pool deck:)
Naomi Mynott
Junior Coach - Junior Dolphin Blue
Hi, my name is Naomi Mynott! This is my 7th year with the Winskill Dolphins, and I'm thrilled to start this season, not just as a swimmer but also as a coach. As a swimmer myself, I've had the opportunity to travel to many places, thanks to our head coach, Judy Baker. This year, I'll be coaching JDB Group 1 and JDB Group 2. I'm excited to build new relationships and make this year memorable! Here are some fun facts about me: My favorite memory is participating in the mini meets. They are so much fun, and I've created many wonderful memories both swimming and helping out. My secret tip would be to "find your people" and look at practice as an opportunity to hang out with friends while you swim. My go-to pump-up song is anything by The Score, and my favorite swim meet snack is apple sauce.
Naomi Mynott
Junior Coach - Junior Dolphin Blue
Hi, my name is Naomi Mynott! This is my 7th year with the Winskill Dolphins, and I'm thrilled to start this season, not just as a swimmer but also as a coach. As a swimmer myself, I've had the opportunity to travel to many places, thanks to our head coach, Judy Baker. This year, I'll be coaching JDB Group 1 and JDB Group 2. I'm excited to build new relationships and make this year memorable! Here are some fun facts about me: My favorite memory is participating in the mini meets. They are so much fun, and I've created many wonderful memories both swimming and helping out. My secret tip would be to "find your people" and look at practice as an opportunity to hang out with friends while you swim. My go-to pump-up song is anything by The Score, and my favorite swim meet snack is apple sauce.
Naomi Mynott
Junior Coach - Junior Dolphin Blue
Hi, my name is Naomi Mynott! This is my 7th year with the Winskill Dolphins, and I'm thrilled to start this season, not just as a swimmer but also as a coach. As a swimmer myself, I've had the opportunity to travel to many places, thanks to our head coach, Judy Baker. This year, I'll be coaching JDB Group 1 and JDB Group 2. I'm excited to build new relationships and make this year memorable! Here are some fun facts about me: My favorite memory is participating in the mini meets. They are so much fun, and I've created many wonderful memories both swimming and helping out. My secret tip would be to "find your people" and look at practice as an opportunity to hang out with friends while you swim. My go-to pump-up song is anything by The Score, and my favorite swim meet snack is apple sauce.
Abby McLeod
Junior Coach - Junior Dolphin Blue
Hi, my name is Abby McLeod and I have been swimming for the Winskill dolphins for 11 years now. I am a competitive swimmer with the dolphins, and I am so excited to get the season started and to share all of my tips and tricks with everyone! My favourite memory from coaching is the mini meets! It is a great opportunity to bond with your teammates and see how your hard work is paying off. My secret swimming tip to make practice more fun is to make friends with your teammates so you can have fun while you are working hard at practice ! My favourite swim meet snack is a grenade protein bar and I like a little candy too! I am looking forward to working with many of you this year!
Zeina Khalifa
Junior Coach - Mini Dolphins & Junior Dolphin Blue
Hey Dolphins! My name is Zeina and I will be coaching the Mini Dolphins and Junior Dolphins Blue this season. I have been swimming with the Dolphins for almost 8 years, and this is my third year coaching. In the pool, my favourite stroke is Breaststroke. However, outside the pool, I like trying new recipes, reading, and catching up with my friends. I look forward to passing on my skills and love for the sport to your swimmers, see you soon
Naomi Mynott
Junior Coach - Junior Dolphin Blue
Hi, my name is Naomi Mynott! This is my 7th year with the Winskill Dolphins, and I'm thrilled to start this season, not just as a swimmer but also as a coach. As a swimmer myself, I've had the opportunity to travel to many places, thanks to our head coach, Judy Baker. This year, I'll be coaching JDB Group 1 and JDB Group 2. I'm