All of our coaches have current CPR, First Aid, and Blue Card accreditation.
HEAD COACH
Len Sterlin
0404 753 119
coach@commercialswimmingclub.com
Accredited Silver License Coach (Australia)
Accredited Coach Level 5 Age Groups (USA)
Bachelor in Physical Education and Sports
Len has decades of international experience coaching. Some of his most recent achievements include developing Age National medalists, an Open National finalist, State Champions, a Commonwealth Games Trials qualifier, School National Champions, and a Brisbane record holder. He has placed swimmers onto various Brisbane and Queensland teams and squads, and been selected as a coach for these teams. He has also placed a swimmer onto the Australian Talent Identification Program, and multiple swimmers onto the Queensland Talent Identification Program.
In 2018, the Brisbane Swimming Association awarded Len a Service Award 'for his outstanding contribution to the sport of swimming'.
ASSISTANT COACH
Svetlana Sterlin
0422 198 756
Accredited Bronze License (Development) Coach
Swim Australia Teacher of Competitive Strokes
Svetlana has grown up in the world of swimming. Her experience as a competitive swimmer has inspired her to pass on her knowledge to Australia's next generation of swimmers. She has experience instructing all levels of Learn to Swim, coaching beginner squads, competitive squads, and adult and fitness swimmers. Svetlana is particularly passionate about helping young swimmers transition from Learn to Swim to squad training by introducing them to competitive swimming skills and techniques in a fun team environment. She has helped guide swimmers to Brisbane and Queensland Championship level, including a Queensland School State Champion.
