Bio
Kenrick Monk, a two-time Olympian, knows the pool like the back of his hand. His journey from the Olympics to coaching is a testament to his love for swimming and his dedication to helping others succeed. With firsthand experience as a top-tier athlete, Kenrick brings a unique perspective to coaching that combines high-level competition know-how with effective training techniques and mentorship.

Kenrick Monk’s track record speaks volumes. He played a pivotal role in building up the swimming program at Cranbrook Private school, showing his ability for developing young talent. His time as Head Coach at MSAC (Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre) produced remarkable achievements, including:

Achievements & Career Highlights

• 2023 Number 1 swimming program in Victoria for Age and Open swimmers.
• Number 1 program in Victoria at National Ages 2023.
• 2023 Multiclass Coach of the year.
• 2023 National age championships – 7 gold, 3 silver and 3 bronze medals. One Australian Age record.

“I’m honoured and excited to join forces with Caulfield aquatics,” Kenrick Monk stated. “My aim is to create a well-rounded program that not only shapes exceptional swimmers but also nurtures individuals of character and integrity. Together, we’ll pursue success both in and out of the water.”

Swimming Background
Chelsey is a former competitive swimmer who developed through both club and school-based competition pathways in Victoria. Chelsey has a strong competition background in distance length swimming, competing at regional and metro meets. Her consistent training and love for swimming laid the foundation for her later work in aquatic education and coaching. Chelsey brings a deep understanding of the fundamentals and values the role swimming plays in building confidence and discipline in young athletes.

Coaching Background
Before stepping into a coaching role, Chelsey worked as a swim teacher for four years, specialising in technique development and water confidence across all ages. This hands-on experience shaped her ability to communicate clearly, shape progress, and create a positive learning environment. Since joining the coaching team in 2025, she has focused on guiding development squad swimmers through their early competitive journey’s, using a calm, structured and encouraging approach.

Current Role at Caulfield Aquatics
Chelsey is a Development Squad Coach at Caulfield Aquatics, Working with swimmers aged 7-14. She is responsible for refining stroke technique, fostering strong training habits, and preparing athletes for race environments. She collaborates closely with the wider coaching team to support individual progression and collaborate to Caulfield aquatics club culture.

Achievements & Career Highlights
Transitioned from swim teaching to coaching with a strong foundation in skill progression
Supports development swimmers in preparing for their first competitions and beyond.
Helps build team spirit through fun and supportive coaching style

Fun Fact
Chelsey loves open ocean swimming and has a growing interest in freediving and psychology. Her favourite quote is “you don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great” – Zig Ziglar.

Swimming Background
A lifelong Victorian athlete, swimming at Casey Tigersharks, Nunawading Swimming Club and Northcote, Josh represented Australia at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, where he was coached by Australian Head Coach Rohan Taylor. After narrowly missing the 2012 London Olympics by .21 seconds, Josh debuted at the 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games, winning two silver and one bronze before going onto represent Australia at the 2015 and 2017 World Championships and retired post his bronze medal performance at the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games.

Coaching Background
With 4 years of coaching experience, Josh was Head Coach of Bayside Swimming Club and assistant to Craig Jackson at the Swimming Australia Hub in Melbourne. Josh also has experience in sort administration, leading the JX Program at Swimming Australia and Athlete Wellbeing and Engagement at the Australian Institute of Sport.

Current Role at Caulfield Aquatics
Josh is the Performance Coach, instilling a five A’s framework, (Athleticism, Attentive, Accountable, Attitude and Authentic), to drive performance and excellence in and beyond the pool.

Fun Fact
Josh grew up in Tooradin, the largest asparagus producing town in the Southern Hemisphere. He enjoys the simple things, spending time with his daughter Florence and wife.

Josh’s favourite quote, “The Journey gives meaning to the destination”

Achievements & Career Highlights

• Olympian, World Championship finalist, four-time Commonwealth Games medallist
• Team Leader of the Australian Dolphin Swimm Team 2016 – 2018
• In a part time capacity, Josh is also the General Manager of the Australian Swimmers’ Association – supporting Australia’s Elite Swimmers in and beyond the Pool.

Bio
Nat is a dedicated Pilates Teacher and Strength & Conditioning Coach with a deep seated passion for enhancing the performance and well being of swimmers through tailored movement practices.

Nat combines a unique blend of Pilates Techniques and Strength and Conditioning methodologies to help athletes improve their flexibility, mobility, strength and overall physical resilience for the demands of their sport.

Over the years Nat has worked with swimmers of all levels from beginner to elite. She also has the privilege of using her skills with the Swimming Victoria Pathways Performance Program. Here she is working with Victorias best athletes from Multi Class, Junior talent, National age, Open age, Australia’s junior World team and international athletes from Korea & Sri Lanka.

Nat prides herself on providing personalised training programs with a strong focus on injury prevention, recovery and optimal performance in the water.

Nat believes movement is not just a physical act but a pathway to unlocking potential and achieving personal bests. This is best achieved in a positive and motivating environment where swimmers can thrive, build confidence and develop a lifelong love for movement.

With a commitment to supporting athletes through every stroke, Nat is dedicated to empowering swimmers to reach their goals and enjoy the journey along the way.

Current Role at Caulfield Aquatics
Strength and Conditioning Coach, and Pilates Teacher.

Fun Fact
Nat made a career shift from working with Animals to working with humans 10 years ago and has loved every moment. Her favourite quote: “Why fit in, when you were born to stand out” – Dr Seuss

Swimming Background
Leo began his swimming journey at the age of four, where he developed his foundational skills in China before moving to Australia at age 10. He continued to train and compete at a stage level throughout his teenage years. Being a keen Breaststroker, he was a member of the Caulfield Grammar School Breaststroke Relay team for 6 consecutive years.

Coaching Background
Leo started his coaching career as a swim teacher before becoming a Caulfield Grammar School APS swimming coach in 2022 where he worked with age group swimmers.

Current Role at Caulfield Aquatics
Leo currently coaches the State Target and Development squads at Caulfield Aquatics at Wheelers Hill, with a primary focus of developing young athletes and their stroke technique, aerobic capacity, and race skills to transition to the state level.

Fun Fact
At the age of three, Leo nearly drowned at a beach in Malaysia. After staying afloat while trying to breathe underwater, he was rescued by his mum, who promptly enrolled him in swimming lessons. Ironically, Leo now loves going to the beach and is a big fan of Korean BBQ.

A highly accomplished and passionate swim coach and Sport Scientist with a distinguished background as an Elite international swimmer and over three decades of coaching experience.

Athletic Achievements

• Double Olympic Finalist (200m Butterfly) – Los Angeles 1984 & Barcelona 1992
• Women’s Swim Captain – Los Angeles Olympics 1984
• Commonwealth Games Medallist – 100m Butterfly, Edinburgh
• European Cup Champion – Bergen, Norway
• World Championship Finalist – 100m Butterfly, 200m Butterfly, 200m IM (Madrid)
• World Schools (Junior) Champion – 100m & 200m Butterfly ,Lille France
• European Junior Champion – 200m Butterfly, Innsbruck Austria
• NCAA All-American

Education

• BSc (Hons) Sport Science – 2:1
• MEd (in progress, completion expected 2026

Coaching Career

• Coaching since 1993
• Former Head Coach at City of Sunderland and Derwentside; led athletes from grassroots to Olympic Silver Medallist
• Head Coach roles in Australia at:
  • Sale Swimming Club
  • CA Tritons
  • Flyers Swim Team
  • Carey Baptist Grammar, Balcombe Grammar, and Peninsula Grammar Schools

Personal Life
Relocated to Australia with my family in 2007 and have lived on the Mornington Peninsula for the past 18 years. Proud mother to three wonderful children: Oscar, Seb, and Tabby.

Coaching Philosophy
“You have to work for what you get in this world, but you must have enjoyment along the way.”

Bio
Lily is deeply passionate about swimming and building strong relationships with her athletes, supporting their confidence, development, and performance. She competed at state and national level in swimming and triathlon, giving her a strong foundation in high-performance sport and long-term athlete development.

She began coaching in 2016 and has worked across learn-to-swim through to national age swimmers, including roles with Victorian clubs and schools and as Head Coach of the Lauriston GSV program. Lily later spent three years coaching on the Gold Coast, progressing into a Head Coach role and further strengthening her understanding of elite performance environments.

Lily’s coaching style is supportive and disciplined, focused on continuous improvement. Outside of coaching, she works as an osteopath, which complements her approach to athlete health and performance. Away from work, she’s a passionate Hawthorn supporter and enjoys discovering new restaurants.