CLAIRE HAINES

Coach Claire is a lifelong multi-sport athlete with a rich and diverse competitive background. She enjoyed a highly successful youth swimming career, excelling in the 50m, 100m, and 200m freestyle and butterfly events while setting multiple regional and club-level records.

Transitioning in her teens to rowing and then triathlon, Claire has continued competing at a high sub-elite level as an adult across running, cycling, and Hyrox. As an endurance athlete, she has proudly represented Canada on the international stage in age-group short-course and long-course triathlon, as well as trail running.

A registered yoga teacher and dedicated lifelong athlete, Coach Claire brings a holistic, unique perspective to her coaching. She prioritizes quality of movement, proper technique, and long-term athletic development. Her philosophy centers on fostering genuine enjoyment in training, building lasting water confidence in young swimmers, and preventing burnout from an early age. With her own ongoing competitive experience and passion for balanced, sustainable progress, Coach Claire inspires and empowers the next generation to thrive both in and out of the pool.