COACHES

HEAD COACH

Nigel Kemp (2010-Present)

As someone who attempts to swim and stay in shape on a regular basis I believe that I have a particular empathy with the Masters swimmer. It is important, I believe, that the motivations of participants are matched by those of the coach. These are also reflected in the values of Masters Swimming Canada: “Fun and Friendship, Health and Well Being, and Participation and Achievement.”

Having been involved in swimming for over fifty years I recognize that a range of motivations and goals bring swimmers to the pool. As coach it is my objective to meet these needs. A Masters team encompasses those who wish to pursue personal fitness, skill improvement and/or preparation for competition at all levels.

Coaching Masters swimming presents diverse challenges and opportunities for tremendous satisfaction. Working with a group towards common goals is stimulating. I encourage anyone with aspirations associated with Masters swimming to take the plunge and embrace it as a part of your lifestyle.

Coach Kemp’s background includes:

• Active swimmer and 10 time Canadian Masters Champion.

• Retired Kinesiology Professor (Dalhousie University 1971-2006).

• Former varsity Swim coach (Dalhousie University 1971-1998).

• Two time Canadian Interuniversity Athletic Union Swimming Coach of the Year.

• Ten time Atlantic Universities Athletic Association Swimming Coach of the Year

• Three time Dalhousie University Coach of the Year.

• Two time coach of Canada’s World University Games Swimming Team.

• Two time coach of Canada’s Olympic and World Championship Teams.

• Head Coach Halifax Trojan Aquatic Club (1971-80).

• Coached double Olympic Bronze medalist and World record holder Nancy Garapick who was inducted into Canada’s Sport Hall of Fame in 2008.

• Canadian Swimming Coaches Association Coach of the Year 1975.

• Inducted into Nova Scotia (‘89) and Dalhousie University (’04) Sport Halls of Fame.

SUPPORTING COACHES

Logan Spark 2025-26

Welcome Logan to Halifax Chronos Masters Swim Club. Logan brings a youthful exuberance to his coaching and the pool deck. Logan comes to us from Dalhousie Varsity where he enjoyed a successful varsity career. He is excited to pass on his lifetime passion “swimming “ to develop swimmers. Logan’s coaching style and care to detail provides a dynamic and interesting work out for Chronos members.

Logan applies his knowledge of Kinesiology to help swimmers gain a better understanding of stroke mechanics and steps necessary to be the best they can be. His patience and dedication to the sport shows with every workout he creates.

Our coaching staff, Nigel(head coach) and Logan (support coach) creates a great blend of workouts to fit the needs of all swimmers .

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