Our Amazing Coaching Staff
The DSSC Coaching Staff is commited to the development of both athletic ability and character development with all of their swimmers.
Kurt Murphy
Head Coach/Director of Swimming
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The 2024-25 season will be Kurt's fourteenth with the Delta Sungod Swim Club and his 12th as the Head Coach. He is looking forward to the continued improvements seen last season in all aspects of the club.
Coach Kurt will be in charge of the Junior: White and Junior: Blue groups as well as the overall administration of the club.
It is his hope that his brand of coaching will lead to great personal improvements for all swimmers in the club and a smoothly run season for parents and volunteers. Kurt believes that every child can achieve excellence and that the correct training and motivation will lead them to that achievement. Success begets success; by starting with small manageable challenges, and building from there an athlete can reach his or her goals; whatever they are striving for.
Kurt is NCCP level 2 qualified and holds an honours degree in human kinetics.
Erin Taylor
Learn to Compete Blue, White & Intro Coach
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Erin is excited to return for the 2024/2025 season, her 12th with Team Sungod. She will be working with the Learn to Compete White, Blue and Intro groups. As a past Sungod swimmer she is happy to be a part of the club and to continue to help it grow into the future through her knowledge and background in the sport.
Erin has a background in the sports science program from Douglas College as well as a Special Education Diploma.
Cory Bullock
Novice & Regional White Coach
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Cory will be returning for his 6th year coaching with Delta for the 2024/ 2025 season. As an ex-swimmer in Delta, he is excited to continue his coaching career and development in Delta. His philosophy on coaching is that in order for someone to truly succeed, they need to have some fun along the way.
Cory is certified NCCP level 1.
Cliff Noth
Senior Blue & White Coach
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2024/2025 will be Cliff's third season with Delta and he is excited to be on deck with the team. Previously, Cliff has been a Head Coach for many years in BC and Ontario, has coached many swimmers to Olympic Trials and Senior Nationals. He is looking forward to bringing his brand of coaching and leadership to the team.
Cliff graduated from UBC and the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College. He's an overall right on dude.
Holly Friesen
Learn to Compete Blue, White & Intro Coach
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Holly is very excited to be coaching with the Delta Sungod Swim Club, this will be her fifth year coaching with the team. She has previously coached in BCSSA for many years with the Cloverdale Tritons and North Delta Sunfish. This season Holly will be working alongside Erin with the Learn to Compete swimmers. She loves the sport and is excited to share her passion with new and returning swimmers. She believes that to be a great athlete takes hard work, dedication, and enjoyment of the sport.
Holly is certified NCCP Level 1