Meet The Team

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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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.

Before coaching, Ash served eight years in the New Zealand Army where he led teams and trained others to perform skillfully in high-pressure environments.

His background in teamwork, communication, and discipline now supports his passion for helping swimmers grow, enjoy training, and thrive in Triton’s positive team culture.

Originally from Napoli, Italy and is known to everyone as Fred.

Fred has a strong background of over 10 years in both competitive water polo (where he played and coached) and swim teaching.

Prior to moving to NZ at the end of 2025, Fred served as a paratrooper in the Italian Army, an experience that has shaped his disciplined, energetic, and resilient approach to coaching.

Fred is committed to helping every athlete build strong technical foundations, improve their confidence, and enjoy the sport.

A standout freestyle sprint specialist, she was the 2024 NZ Short Course 50m Freestyle Champion (17–18yr) and 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 second year at the University of Canterbury, pursuing a Bachelor of Teaching (Primary).

Originally from Shanghai, Yufei studied economics at the University of Victoria in Canada before moving to New Zealand, where he completed 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.

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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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