Jamie Connors - Head Coach

Jamie began his coaching career in a small club outside of St. John’s, NF in the early 80's.  Since that time he has gradually moved across the country with stops in Dartmouth, Antigonish, and Saskatoon. He has 28 years of coaching experience to go along with a Master’s degree in the Art & Science of Coaching and a teaching degree in physical education. This is Jamie’s eight season as Head Coach for the Calgary Patriots.

Jamie has worked for a number of Calgary clubs over the past 14 years while also traveling with the National Team as an exercise physiologist. With his Team Canada duties, he’s had stops in Sydney, Hong Kong, Manchester, and Japan (two trips).

In 2006-07 Jamie was named Swimming Canada and Swim Alberta Coach of the Year. for performances by Erica Morningstar at World Champs in Melbourne.  Under Jamie’s guidance, the Calgary Patriots have solidified their position in Calgary and Alberta as one of the premier age group swim clubs.

Kevin Coulman - Silver & Bronze Squad

Kevin started coaching in 99 for the Saskatoon Goldfins Swim Club.  He spent 10 years with the Goldfins moving up through the organization and had a lot of success there.  He spent a year in Campbell River as the head coach for the Killer Whales and learned a lot in that position.   He is looking forward to bring his passion and experience to the Patriots. He has a degree in Kinesiology from the U of S and is a level 3 certified coach.  In addition to coaching Kevin will be continuing his coaching education.

Joyce Downey - Red Squad

This is Joyce's 5^th season coaching and her 3^rd season with the Patriots.  At the present time Joyce is working on completing her Level II.  Joyce's love for swimming started at the age of 9 when she joined the Foothills Swim Club here in Calgary (now called UCSC) and swam with them for 5 years finishing up in 1970 at the National level.   Her last position before coming back to Calgary was as Head Coach of the Sylvan Lake Nauticals.   Joyce looks forward to a successful season with the Red Squad.

Erik Hogan- Black Squad

This year Erik starts his third year coaching with the Patriots.  Erik has been active in swimming for over ten years and is focused on converting his racing experience into excellent coaching.   He brings plenty of energy and excitement to the pool and is excited to be coaching with the Patriots. Erik is very excited to be coaching Black Squad this year and looks forward to a fantastic season.

Pam Robinson - Grey Squad
Pam has been involved in swimming since 1976, first as a swimmer and later, beginning in 1987, as a coach. Pam has coached all age groups and levels of swimmers in the past 20+ years, including 1987-1992 with the Excalibur Swim Team in Lethbridge, AB; 1992-1996 with the KISU swim club in Penticton, BC; 1996-2000 with the Calgary Patriots Swim Club in Calgary, AB; 2002-2003 with the Cascade Swim Club in Calgary, AB and 2003- present with the Calgary Patriots Swim Club. Pam has always had a love of the sport and a willingness to share her knowledge with the athletes. The Calgary Patriots Swim Club has held a special place in Pam’s heart for many years as some of her greatest swimming and coaching memories are from the years spent with this team. Pam is a Massage Therapist outside of coaching and looks after numerous Calgary-area swimmers in this capacity. 

Chad Michie- White Squad

This year is Chad's first year with the big club after a number of years as lead coach with the P-Too program.  As a bonus Chad spent the summer coaching summer club with the Calgary Tritons.  Chad has over 10 years experience in swimming as either a coach or a competitive swimmer.  He hopes to instill his love of the sport to the new swimmers in the club.

Beth Chetner - White Squad

This is Beth's second year coaching with the Calgary Patriots after a number of years running the CJC portion of the P-Too program.  Beth thoroughly enjoyed her coaching experience last year and is looking forward to another positive year at Glenmore Pool.