Our Coaches
Ards ASC is under the guidance of our Head Coach, Davy Johnston. A team of Level 1, 2 & 3 coaches, and a group of volunteer Team Managers and Squad Representatives supports the Head Coach.
Curtis Coulter
HEAD COACH
I am a former swimmer of over 15 years of the club and represented Ireland for 10 years internationally. I am extremely proud and humbled to have the opportunity to lead the club I grew up in. I got into coaching four years ago as I have a true love of the sport and I want to share this with the next generation of athletes. I have a passion to help all swimmers achieve their full potential while enjoying the journey and I look forward to getting to know the swimmers throughout the club.
Nelson Lindsay
COACH
I joined Ards A.S.C. in 1984 when my daughters joined the club, one as a beginner the other as a swimmer. The next year I started to help out on poolside initially in the small pool. I also joined the committee where I held the post of PRO for I think 8 years, writing the weekly “Swimming Notes” in the Chronicle and looking after fund raising.
I gradually worked my way up through the various club training levels , gaining first a teaching qualification and then the various coaching qualifications. From March 1994 until July 2017 I was privileged to hold the positions of Joint Head Coach with George Morrow and then Head Coach to the Club. Since August 2017 I have assisted our Head Coach with the Performance Squads.
Stephen McConnell
AGE GROUP / YOUTH
Norma Munn
Dolphins / minnows
Norma Munn has been involved with Ards swimming club for over 20 years.
In charge with the early development and progression of swimmers throughout the club Norma has a lasting impact on swimmers, maintaining a strong retention of swimmers though-out the club.
Our swim team & assisting coaches
- Heather Childs
- Kathryn Childs
- Lynne Blackstock
- James Hand
- Chris Davison
- Graeme Balfour
- Matthew Scott
- Jonny Groves
- Dennis McKeag
- Peter Quayle