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Chelsea
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Let's
Train
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Swimming
$400
60 MINS

Coaching Bio

Current Australian Dolphin, Tokyo 2020 Olympic Gold Medalist, 3x Commonwealth Games Medalist. My senior swimming career has only just begun however, I have represented Australia internationally multiple times as well as having a wide range of experience at all levels of swimming. I pride myself on my passion for swimming specifically breaststroke and have always aspired to share my own love, knowledge and experience with the upcoming generation of swimmers through personal swim coaching.

I started competing at the junior level of swimming at the age of 6 years old in a small country town of Biloela where my passion for racing, swimming and sport flourished. After my family relocated to the Gold Coast in 2009 I joined the Southport Olympic Swimming Club where I still am today! My most recent team selection was the 2022 Commonwealth Games where I claimed Bronze in the 50m & 100m Breaststroke and Gold in the 4x100m Medley Relay. I have also recently been selected on the 2022 World Short Course Team. Previously, the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games Team where I came 9th in the 100m Breaststroke narrowly missing the final by 0.01 seconds however I bounced back and was a part of the Gold Medal winning 4x100m Women's Medley Relay bringing home my first Olympic Medal. In 2015 I suffered a painful hip injury which went undiagnosed for 18 months resulting in me being unable to kick or swim much breaststroke. In 2016 after countless Physio appointments, scans and doctor's appointments I was diagnosed with a complete tear of my labrum (cartilage), cysts on my femur and fluid build up in my hip capsule which required surgery to fix. My hip still requires rehabilitation to this day however, I have learnt the importance of resilience, goal setting and persevering. I am passionate about working with the next generation of swimmers and their families to assist them in achieving their goals big or small. I am excited for the opportunity to assist swimmers in all aspects of the sport whether it be breaststroke skills development, goal setting and many more. Notable Swimming Achievements -2022 Commonwealth Games 2x Bronze & 1 x Gold Medalist -Australian Record Holder - 50m Breaststroke - 2020 Olympic Games Gold Medalist - 5x Australian Age Gold Medalist, 100m Breaststroke - Current Australian Champion, 100m & 50m Breaststroke - 2017 Junior World Championship Team, 7th 50m Breaststroke - 2018 Junior Pan Pacs Team, 6th 100m Breaststroke - 2018 Youth Olympic Games, 2nd 50m Breaststroke & 4x100m Medley Relay, 11th 100m Breaststroke - 2019 World University Games, 3rd 50m Breaststroke, 4th 100m Breaststroke - Australian All Comers Record 50m Breaststroke - QLD State Record, 100m & 50m Breaststroke

Expertise

  • Breaststroke
  • Starts/Dives
  • Turns
  • Mentoring

Qualifications

  • QLD Working with Children Check expiry 02/12/2026

Coaching Locations

  • Gold Coast Aquatic Centre, Marine Parade, Southport, Gold Coast, QLD 4215, AU

Private Sessions

Small Group up to 4 athletes 60 MINS $400

Team up to 15 athletes 60 MINS $750

Online Mentoring up to 4 athletes 30 MINS $50

Online Mentoring up to 2 athletes 60 MINS $90

Reviews

Kayo - 01-03-2026

3rd time today, After second lesson she help my daughter for her first national age qualified time for 100 breaststroke. Today's lesson was the best one out of the 3 according to my daughter. She helped her with techniques as well as her mental game before her race. She gave her a lesson for controlling her mind ...

Kayo - 09-11-2025

Second lesson with Chelsea today. Already learn another technique that my daughter didn't know. And end of lesson she was already improving! So amazing 👏 We are so excited for next competition. Definitely will few more lessons with Chelsea!

Kayo - 18-10-2025

Thank you so much for today Chelsea. Mila was so happy after the training and her confidence is back, she is excited for the next meet. And we will definitely book another lesson!

Kerri - 03-08-2025

Having one on one time with Chelsea has been very valuable, her precision of teaching breaststroke technique is outstanding! Will definitely book future sessions. Thanks Chelsea 😊

ZJ - 23-07-2025

The online session was excellent. I was super impressed by Chelsea. She presented really well; and answered all our questions with great clarity. I really thought it was super helpful for my child to hear such an organised and clear approach on Breaststroke. I’ll be booking another session this weekend.