Meet our coaches!

Jacques

Jacques kicked off his coaching journey back in 1988, accumulating over 30 years of experience and coaching more than 1,700 athletes. He was the Head Coach at the Club de Natation Bleu et Or (CNBO) in Moncton from 2004 until 2019, and then he moved on to become the Head Coach for the Summerside Dolphin Swim Club. Jacques has been coaching Masters in the area since 2000. Under his guidance, Masters athletes have competed at Nationals and even at the Worlds Masters Championships.

On top of that, Jacques speaks both French and English fluently. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Science Education and is certified through the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP). Jacques is always pumped to be around the pool.

Madeleine

Madeleine was a member of CNBO from 2007 to 2015, competing in numerous national events, including the Canada Games. From 2015 to 2019, she continued her swimming career at the University of Indianapolis, where she earned a bachelor's degree in chemistry and competed in the 2018 NCAA Division II National Championship.

Madeleine holds both a master's degree and a Bachelor of Education degree from UNB. She currently teaches full-time at École Mathieu-Martin. With experience coaching at CNBO, leading a masters group, and offering private swimming lessons, Madeleine brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to the sport.