Coaches
Steven Hitchings, ChPC
Head Coach
Has been coaching for 18 years, with 9 years of Head Coach experience before taking on the role with the Goldfins Swim Club. A recent graduate of the Advanced Coach Diploma Program and a Chartered Professional Coach with Coaches of Canada, Steven has lead swimmers to club, provincial and national records and teams. Highlighted with leading Goldfins swimmer Samantha Ryan to the 2016 Canadian Paralympic Team. Steven leads the Club, swimmers and coaches with following mission, vision and coaching philosophy:
Mission: Guidance, Growth, Inspiration
Vision: To be a teacher, a guide for young people, to be remembered as a catalyst to become more.
Values: Preparation; Creativity; Growth; Planning; Empowerment
Philosophy: My philosophy is to develop the whole athlete, the swimmer and the individual through the challenges of sport. To work together towards building a person who has grown into a strong successful adult who is able to handle all of life’s challenges. I will do this by teaching athletes the importance of preparation, work ethic, growth, planning and living with purpose. I encourage athletes to lead their own learning by giving them the tools and stepping back to guide them as they grow and develop. At the end of the day they compete on their own and need to be self-reliant.
JENNIFER J.E. ROBINSON
General Manager
Jennifer’s journey in the world of coaching began remarkably early, offering her a unique and enriching perspective on the profession. Starting in high school, Jennifer immersed herself in coaching as an assistant with summer swim clubs across Central Alberta. Her summers were dedicated to coaching, where she honed her skills as the Head Coach for teams such as the Camrose Sea Serpents, Royal Glenora Gators, and Slave Lake Sharks before her relocation to Regina in 1996.
In her recent pursuits, Jennifer has expanded her repertoire by coaching both summer and year-round swimming. Her roles have included Head Coach of the Regina Piranhas Summer Swim Club, Age Group Coach with the Regina Optimist Dolphins Swim Club (RODS), Head Coach of the Regina Tritons, and Co-Coach of the Regina Masters Swim Club. Her expertise is recognized at the provincial and national levels, having represented Swim Sask at the 2011 Western Canada Games, 2012 Saskatchewan Provincial Games, and the 2013, 2022, and anticipated 2025 Canada Games.
Beyond her direct coaching endeavors, Jennifer is deeply committed to nurturing the next generation of coaches. She actively facilitates and evaluates the National Coaching Certification Program’s Community Coach and Fundamentals Coach Courses, sharing her extensive knowledge and passion for the sport.
As Jennifer steps into her new role as General Manager of the Saskatoon Goldfins Swim Club, she brings a wealth of experience and an unwavering dedication to fostering excellence in swimming. Her journey exemplifies a profound commitment to the sport and the development of athletes at all levels.
GARY CHEUNG
Age Group Head Coach, Master Head Coach
Gary left his home in Hong Kong and moved to Qualicum Beach, BC when he was 16 for school. He graduated from Vancouver Island University with a Bachelor of Art degree of Physical Education. His coaching career began in 2008 when he volunteered as a junior swim coach at Ravensong Aquatic Club. In 2013, he was hired as the Head Coach for the Swift Current Barracudas Swim Club, where he successfully developed a number of provincial and ManSask qualifiers and medallists. Gary then moved to Saskatoon in 2018 and worked with Saskatoon Goldfins Swim Club. He received his Senior Coach (formerly Level 3) certification in April 2019. He is taking his second year Advanced Coaching Diploma (ACD) through Canadian Sport Institute.
His coaching philosophy includes:
1. Provide the opportunity for all swimmers to pursue personal excellence through progressive training and competition.
2. Using measurable data to provide evidence of improvement.
3. Life and work balance.
TED MURPHY
B2 and B3 Coach
SEAN PEDERSON
G1 and B1 Coach
A Goldfin for life, Coach Sean has been with the team from the young age of 7. After a successful swimming career cumulating in an appearance at the 2001 Canada Games Sean transitioned to coaching and hasn't looked back.
An integral member of the coaching staff, Sean has coached every group in the club at one time or another and currently has expanded his role to coach B1.