Head Coach: Brandon Oates

Email: headcoach@bellevilleswimming.com

Head Coach Brandon Oates brings over 25 years of professional coaching experience, including more than a decade guiding the BBST program. Under his leadership, the club has tripled its membership to maximum capacity while maintaining an exceptional athlete retention rate above 90 percent. Coach Brandon has developed over 100 regional, 50 provincial, and 25 national qualifiers, leading the team to 1,000 broken club records, a top-five regional status, and multiple provincial and national championships. His dedication on the pool deck has helped nearly two dozen athletes graduate to successful varsity swimming careers across OUA/USport and NCAA Division I programs.

Assistant Coach: Nikki Cairns

Email: nikkicairns7@gmail.com

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Nikki began her competitive journey with the BBST in 2013, progressing from the Junior Beast program to a senior regional competitor before swimming varsity for the Carleton University Ravens. Now entering her 7th season of coaching, she serves as the Assistant Coach and Program Director for the Junior Beast, Novice, Development, and Masters programs. A certified NCCP Swimming 101 Fundamentals coach, Nikki uses her experience to cultivate a fun, impactful, and high-achieving environment for the next generation of BEAST athletes.

Assitant Coach: Victoria Chatzikirou

Coach Victoria began swimming at the age of 7 with the Hawkesbury Orca Swim Club before joining the Guelph Marlins at 17. She continued swimming throughout high school and university as a Guelph Gryphon, competing at the OUA level. Her coaching career began with the Guelph Marlins in 1999, and she went on to coach with both the Guelph Marlins and Vancouver Pacific Swim Club continuously from 1999 to 2008. She later volunteered as a coach with the Military Masters program for a few years before joining the Belleville Beast Swim Team coaching staff in 2025. With more than 10 years of coaching experience, Victoria is passionate about helping swimmers develop their skills, confidence, and love of the sport.

Victoria holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Management Economics in Industry and Finance from the University of Guelph and completed coursework toward a Master of Science in Early Childhood Education. In July 2008, she joined the Royal Canadian Air Force, where she continues to serve as a military pilot. She spent eight years flying the C-17 Globemaster with 429 Squadron and has also flown the King Air while working in various operational roles within CFB Trenton. She currently works remotely in Trenton for a team in Ottawa. Victoria is grateful to be coaching the Novice Program this year and looks forward to helping her athletes learn, grow, and excel both in and out of the pool.

Email: NoviceCoach@BellevilleSwimming.com

Assitant Coach: Noah Brooks

Swimming has been a big part of my life, and I’m excited to give back to the sport and program that have shaped me into the swimmer and person I am today. I swam competitively  with the Belleville Beast Swim Team (BBST) from 2009 to 2019 under our current head coach, before continuing my swimming career at the NCAA Division I level, where I had the opportunity to compete as a finalist. Having experienced the program firsthand and seen the impact it can have on a swimmer’s development, I strongly believe in what BBST has to offer and am proud to be part of it again in a coaching role.

I’m excited to bring my experience and knowledge of high-level swimming back to the pool and help the next generation develop their skills, build confidence, and discover what they’re capable of. Having been in their shoes, I understand the hard work, dedication, and support it takes to succeed, and I hope to share those lessons with the team.

More than anything, I excited to be someone my swimmers can look up to, learn from, and feel comfortable coming to for support. I’m looking forward to getting to know all swimmers that come through our program, celebrating their progress, and helping each swimmer become the best version of themselves, both in and out of the water!

Assitant Coach: Chris Danner

Swimming has been a lifelong passion of mine, beginning with competitive swimming in my youth and continuing to this day. My years in the sport have given me a strong appreciation for the skills, discipline, and dedication required to succeed in swimming, as well as the lifelong enjoyment and personal growth it can provide.

Over the past year, I have enjoyed sharing my experience and enthusiasm for the sport as a coach with the BBST Swim Club. I have had the opportunity to support swimmers as they develop their technique, build confidence, and work toward their individual goals.

I look forward to continuing to support the BBST swimming community and helping swimmers of all abilities develop their skills, reach their potential, and enjoy everything the sport has to offer

Assitant Coach:  Logan Wojnicz

Logan Wojnicz is excited to join BBST as a coach! Logan has been involved in the sport of swimming for over a decade, having started swimming at age 15 and coaching at age 17.
Logan previously coached with Clarington Swim Club, working with junior swimmers until 2025. Through this experience, Logan developed a passion for helping young athletes build their skills, confidence, and love for the sport.
Outside of coaching, Logan continues to swim competitively with her Masters club, NNNGU, and also trains in Taekwondo. Staying active in both sports allows Logan to continue learning, challenging herself, and appreciating the dedication and commitment that athletics require.
Now joining BBST, Logan looks forward to bringing her experience and enthusiasm to the team, supporting swimmers in reaching their goals, and helping create a positive and encouraging environment where every athlete can grow and succeed.

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