Meet The Team
Reuben Lim
Head Coach
A former national-level swimmer from Waikato, Reuben holds a Bachelor's degree in Sport Science and a Silver-Level Coaching accreditation. Reuben has been the Head Coach at Triton since its establishment in 2022, focusing on developing high-performance athletes. Reuben has also hosted swimming clinics internationally in Guatemala and Malaysia. Before Triton, he was the assistant coach and strength & conditioning coach at Jasi Swim Club from 2016 to 2022.
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Jason Borea
Assistant Coach
Originally from South Africa, Jason joined Triton during its inception in 2022. His dedication to skill mastery has been instrumental in shaping Triton swimmers into formidable competitors. Jason has a Certificate in NZ Foundation Development Coach and Certificate in SURGE Strength Dryland. He is currently working towards a Certificate in Level 4 Personal Trainer.
Bree Middleton
Assistant Coach
Bree is a professional personal trainer who holds a Certificate in level 5 personal training. As a former freestyle specialist who won the 1500m Freestyle event at the national age group champions (2019), Bree understands the dedication and hard work required to excel in both the pool and gym. She currently holds the Canterbury Long Course record for 1500m Freestyle (15yr).
Yufei Zhu
Support Coach
Originally from Shanghai, Yufei studied economics at the University of Victoria in Canada before moving to New Zealand, where he is currently completing his Master in Business Information Systems at the University of Canterbury. With experience living in both China and Canada, he brings a valuable international perspective to the team. Fluent in English and Chinese, Yufei plays a key role in supporting our Chinese-speaking families.
Stacey Morgan
Junior Coach
A standout freestyle sprint specialist, she was the 2024 NZ Short Course 50m Freestyle Champion (17–18yr) and recently achieved silver in the 50m Freestyle and bronze in the 100m Freestyle (17-18yr) at the 2025 NZ Opens. She also holds the Canterbury Short Course record for 50m Freestyle (17yr). Stacey is currently in her first year at the University of Canterbury, pursuing a Bachelor of Teaching (Primary).
Natalie Sturt
Junior Coach
Natalie is both a dedicated coach and a competitive swimmer who has competed at national level. Specialising in Breaststroke, she brings a wealth of personal racing experience and technical knowledge to the team. Her strong understanding of advanced Breaststroke technique allows her to mentor swimmers with precision and clarity, helping them refine their skills and build confidence in the water.
Hugo Ranken
Junior Coach
Hugo is a passionate and dedicated member of the Triton coaching team. A former Head Boy of St Andrew's College (2024), Hugo brings strong leadership, communication, and teamwork skills to the pool deck. Hugo plays an important role in supporting our squad training sessions and inspiring the next generation of athletes.
Jing Jing Jordan
President
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Yvette Ferreira-Botha
Secretary
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Huili Chen
Treasurer
Alice Qian
Administrator
Alice has been with Triton since the formation of the club and serves as the dedicated administrator. She manages our day-to-day operations to ensure the smooth functioning of the club.
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