Belleville Swimming Coaches
Our professional coaching staff brings together certified expertise, competitive experience, and a shared passion for youth development to guide swimmers at every skill level. They prioritize individualized technical feedback and positive reinforcement to build both athletic excellence and personal confidence in the water. Under their dedicated leadership, the BEAST continues to foster a safe, motivating environment where athletes can reach their highest personal and competitive goals.
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
Jr. Beast Director/Novice
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.
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