Meet our Coaches

Natalie Cooke

Natalie Cooke

- Competitive, Masters and Recreational Coach

Natalie is returning to BC Aquasonics as a recreational, masters, and competitive stream coach. Through competitive coach training and experience as a competitive coach for both winter and summer programs, Natalie looks forward to applying her knowledge to the mentorship of young athletes! Natalie has been swimming as an artistic swimmer for over a decade; now, she has competed nationally and internationally, and is the first artistic swimmer from Simon Fraser University to compete in the Varsity League!

Teri Kempter

- Competitive, Masters and Recreational Coach

Coach Teri brings over 30 years of coaching experience in Artistic Swimming and Rhythmic Gymnastics. A fully certified NCCP Level Two coach and judge, Teri is passionate about inclusive coaching, supported by her training in Positive Behavior, Welcoming All Abilities, and Respect in Sport. She has worked with diverse athletes, from children to Masters swimmers, and was recognized by Artistic Swimming Canada for her exceptional athlete development. Teri served as Head Coach of Newfoundland’s Artistic Swimming Club and Assistant Coach for Rhythmic Gymnastics teams, leading athletes to success in Provincial, Atlantic, and National competitions. A former artistic swimmer with 23 years of competitive experience, Teri has won numerous Provincial and Atlantic titles. Now coaching with the Aquasonics in BC, Teri prioritizes fun, creativity, and skill development, fostering an encouraging environment where athletes thrive and achieve their goals

Kalista Iten

- Competitive, Masters and Recreational Coach

Dedicated and experienced synchronized swimmer with a passion for coaching, personal pursuit of perfection, focus on basic skills training, a sense of humor, warm outgoing personality. Seeking opportunities to contribute expertise in swimming and synchronized swimming coaching to an organization. Committed to promoting excellence in the sport and nurturing young talents.

Ying (Winnie) Wang

Dedicated and experienced synchronized swimmer with a passion for coaching, personal pursuit of perfection, focus on basic skills training, a sense of humor, warm outgoing personality. Seeking opportunities to contribute expertise in swimming and synchronized swimming coaching to an organization. Committed to promoting excellence in the sport and nurturing young talents.

Jasmine Morris

- Recreational and AquaGo Coach

Coach Kianna Vasquez

Kianna Vasquez

- Recreational and AquaGo Coach

Bella Vasicek

Bella swam for a total of eight years and this will be her second year coaching. She will be coaching the intro to competition team this year!.

Sarah Lukac

Sarah has been involved in the sport for a total of 4 years now and is leading the Home School Recreational Swimming program

Maiya Frick

Maiya is a competitive stream & recreational coach and also swims for Aquasonic’s high performance team.