ALEXA MURPHY

COACHING ASSIGNMENTS : YOUTH COMP TEAM CO-COACH, COMP EXTRA ROUTINE COACH

Alexa has been involved in artistic swimming for more than 10 years as an athlete at both the competitive and high-performance level. She loves every aspect of the sport, but her favorite part is creating new routines and getting to compete them. Alexa has been involved as a coach at GO Capital for 5 years. As a coach, she strives on having a positive and encouraging environment in and out of the pool and helping athletes reach their goals! Alexa is in her first year of university at the University of Ottawa where she is studying human kinetics with the goal of becoming a physiotherapist.

ALEXANDRA ANAGNOSTI

COACHING ASSIGNMENTS: 11-12 COMP TEAM COACH, MASTERS COMP TEAM COACH, 10U COMP TEAM TECH SUPPORT COACH, MASTERS COMP EXTRA ROUTINE COACH

Alex has been involved in artistic swimming since the age of 11, after watching her older sister (Kristina) compete in the sport for several years. She’s been coaching in the recreational and regional streams since 2016 and is happy to be back at GO Capital for another season! Outside of the pool, Alex works full time in childcare and enjoys cooking, watching sports, and dancing. She’s excited to share her passion for teaching and artistic swimming this year!

AMÉLIE PROULX

COACHING ASSIGNMENTS : 11-12 COMP TECH SUPPORT COACH

BRENNA MORGAN

COACHING ASSIGNMENTS : JUNIOR REGIONAL LEAGUE TEAM COACH

Brenna has been involved in Artistic swimming for over 15 years, swimming with her hometown club Brant before moving on to the University of Ottawa. She has been coaching the uOttawa Novice team for the past three years. This is her first year at GO Capital and she is eager to share her passion and enthusiasm with the team!

COURTNEY DELLA ZAZZERA

COACHING ASSIGNMENTS : SATURDAY SAWMILL FALL REC COACH

DANIKA BROWN

COACHING ASSIGNMENTS : 11-12 COMP TECH SUPPORT COACH

Danika has been passionate about artistic swimming since the age of 10. She has coached recreational and regional league teams, as well as the University of Ottawa’s Novice team for the past three years. After a few years away from the club, Danika is thrilled to be back on the pool deck and sharing her love of the sport once again.

DILARA BAYSAL

COACHING ASSIGNMENTS : SATURDAY CARLETON U FALL REC COACH

This is Dilara’s 10th year in artistic swimming, including 3 years on the high-performance stream. Her favourite parts of the sport are meeting new people from all across Canada, making friendships and sharing her passion for artistic swimming. She is excited to introduce swimmers to the sport while helping them develop their skills, confidence, and creativity. Besides coaching, Dilara is a certified lifeguard and swim instructor, with all required first aid certifications.

ELLA MARSHALL

COACHING ASSIGNMENTS: TUESDAY SPLASH FULL YEAR REC COACH

Ella has been involved in artistic swimming for over 6 years. She has participated in GO Capital’s Recreational, Regional and Competitive programs. She loves artistic swimming because it combines dance and swimming, her two favourite sports. She is looking forward to her second year of coaching and can’t wait to share her love of synchro with other young athletes this season! Ella is currently working on her National Lifeguard certification and has completed Bronze Cross, CPR and Standard First Aid.

EMMA PINEO

COACHING ASSIGNMENTS : FRIDAY BMRC FULL YEAR REC COACH, WEDNESDAY BMRC FALL REC COACH

Emma has been part of GO Capital Artistic Swimming for 11 years and this is her second year coaching. She holds her National Lifeguard (NL) and Standard First Aid certifications. What Emma loves most about synchro is the chance to express herself creatively through routines. Her goal this year as a coach is to help make the season the most fun and memorable one yet!

ELLY CROSS

COACHING ASSIGNMENTS : SUPPLY COACH

Elly Cross is an NCCP Level 3 certified coach and NCCP Level 1 coach evaluator. She has been involved in artistic swimming for 20 years as an athlete and coach, and this year will be supporting GO Capital coaches with replacement coaching. She loves coming up with new ways to teach skills and to support swimmers in achieving their personal goals.

ELLA VIRTANEN

COACHING ASSIGNMENTS : 10U PRE-COMP TEAM COACH

Ella is heading into her 11th year of swimming, which she got into after watching her older sister, Kaisa, compete for many years. She began coaching with AquaGO! two seasons ago and is excited to be back at GO Capital for another amazing year. Outside of the pool, Ella is in grade 11 and works as a lifeguard and swim instructor. When she’s not in the water, she enjoys art, music, and trying new things. She’s looking forward to sharing her love of artistic swimming and helping create a season full of fun, growth, and great memories!

GABRIELLE ROBERGE-LE

COACHING ASSIGNMENTS : SATURDAY SAWMILL FULL YEAR REC COACH

This is Gabrielle’s 8th year doing artistic swimming and her 2nd year coaching. Her favourite parts of the sport are being able to choreograph creative routines and meet new people. She is looking forward to introducing swimmers to the sport while developing their abilities and creativity. Besides coaching, Gabrielle is a certified lifeguard and swim instructor.

JOSÉE GOGUEN

COACHING ASSIGNMENTS : SUPPLY COACH

Josée has been involved in the sport of artistic swimming for 19 years, with 7 of those years being as a coach. As an athlete, Josée started swimming in her hometown in New Brunswick and had the chance to represent her province at Canada Games and after moved to Montreal to train at the high-performance level. She has had the opportunity to coach at several different clubs, meeting lots of athletes and coaches along the way.

KATIE SIMANZIK

COACHING ASSIGNMENTS : HP TEAM COACH

KAYLIE DUC

COACHING ASSIGNMENTS : FRIDAY BMRC FALL REC COACH

Kaylie has been an athlete at GO Capital Artistic Swimming for 11 years. Aside from coaching qualifications, she is certified in Bronze Cross and Standard First Aid. She is looking forward to meeting you all this upcoming season!

KAISA VIRTANEN

COACHING ASSIGNMENTS : 10U COMP COACH, MASTERS COMP TEAM CO-COACH, COMP & MASTERS EXTRA ROUTINE COACH

LILLYAN MALEK

COACHING ASSIGNMENTS : SUNDAY FDRC FULL YEAR REC COACH

This is Lillyan’s ninth year doing artistic swimming and her second year coaching. She volunteered for 3 years here at GO Capital and is very excited for her second year coaching this season. She loves the community and support in the sport.

LILY DUC

COACHING ASSIGNMENTS : JUNIOR COMP TEAM CO-COACH, YOUTH COMP TECH SUPPORT COACH, MASTERS COMP TEAM CO-COACH, MASTERS COMP EXTRA ROUTINE COACH

Lily has been involved in synchro for 13 years. Her favourite parts of the sport are the unbreakable bonds made with teammates and choreographing new routines. Lily’s priority as a coach is to foster a safe, inclusive environment while building fundamental skills.

LAUREN EL-AWADI

COACHING ASSIGNMENTS : JUNIOR REGIONAL LEAGUE TEAM COACH

Lauren has been involved in artistic swimming for over a decade as an athlete, coach, and volunteer judge in the summer in her hometown of Montreal. She’s coached provincial 11–12 teams, adapted artistic swimming, and masters. Passionate about inclusion, Lauren is dedicated to creating a space where athletes are supported equally through both success and setbacks. Off deck, she is also a certified lifeguard, a varsity artistic swimmer, and a student in second-language teaching and elementary education. Fun fact: Lauren trained in aerial hoop and contortion at the École Nationale de Cirque!

LUBA GOYANIUK

COACHING ASSIGNMENTS : MASTERS FULL YEAR REC COACH, MASTERS COMP EXTRA ROUTINE COACH

Luba started her artistic swimming journey before GO Capital existed, with Ottawa Synchro, where she swam for six years until University. During her studies at Queen’s, she took a break from competing and coached Novice artistic swimmers competing in CUASL, representing Queen’s Gaels. When she moved back to Ottawa in 2019 to pursue her Engineering career with the Canadian Public Service (DND), she came out of “retirement” and joined GO Capital as a Competitive Master’s swimmer, and a Recreational + Regional League coach. As a coach, she is passionate about facilitating individual athletic development at any stage through increased body awareness, helping and encouraging athletes to achieve their goals through positive reinforcement, as well as making the sport more accessible and inclusive to all demographics.

MADISON MURPHY

COACHING ASSIGNMENTS : 11–12 REGIONAL LEAGUE TEAM COACH

Madison has been swimming with the club since its first season back in 2016, now being a member of the junior high performance team. Her favourite part of the sport is creating lifelong friendships with teammates and the technical aspects of artistic swimming. Madison has been involved as a coach with GO Capital for the past four seasons. She loves helping new athletes learn new skills and the basics of the sport in a fun and safe environment. Madison is a certified lifeguard, holding multiple certifications in first aid. She looks forward to working as a coach for the 2025-2026 season!

MADELINE DELAZZARI

COACHING ASSIGNMENTS : 11–12 REGIONAL LEAGUE TEAM COACH

Madeline has been involved with artistic swimming since she was 6 years old. She swam for the Olympium for 12 years and has just started her first season at GO. Her favourite part of the sport is meeting new friends and creating lifelong memories with her teammates! Madeline loves helping athletes reach their goals while creating a safe and positive learning environment in and out of the pool.

MIA PAPAIS

COACHING ASSIGNMENTS : SATURDAY SAWMILL FALL REC COACH

Mia is a Grade 11 student entering her 10th year of artistic swimming. This season she begins her coaching career with GO Capital, leading short term recreational programming. Mia is passionate about sharing her knowledge with younger athletes and supporting them as they pursue their dreams. Her favourite part of artistic swimming is the friendships and teamwork that make the sport so rewarding. She holds multiple certifications including National Lifeguarding, Standard First Aid with CPR-C and AED, AquaGO!, Diversity and Accessibility, Safe Sport, and Airway Management.

RAE WINCHELL

COACHING ASSIGNMENTS : MONDAY BREWER / SATURDAY CARLETON U FULL YEAR REC COACH

Rae has been swimming for seven years and is looking forward to her second year coaching. She loves learning new skills, making new friendships and sharing her love for the sport with younger athletes! Rae is a certified National Lifeguard and has completed the Aqua GO! training course.

SOFIA PANTANO

COACHING ASSIGNMENTS : SUPPLY COACH

Sofia was an athlete in the sport for 14 years and has coached previously for 3 years. She grew up with artistic swimming and the sport helped shape who she is today. She loves mixing creativity and fitness and looks forward to facilitating a fun, accepting space and sharing her love for the sport.

SHANNON SMITH

COACHING ASSIGNMENTS : COMP EXTRA ROUTINE COACH

Shannon has been involved in artistic swimming for over 20 years. As an athlete, Shannon competed at the high-performance level and has continued swimming with the GO Capital Masters team after returning to Ottawa following University. She has coached several extra routines with GO Capital the past few years and loves creating new routines that are artistic and highlight swimmers’ strengths. Outside of the pool, she is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA).

SOPHIA BRANDT

COACHING ASSIGNMENTS : SUPPLY COACH

Sophia has been involved in artistic swimming since she was 9 years old. She has coached athletes from 10U to masters, and loves bringing positivity to the pool deck. Sophia will be supporting the club as a supply coach this season.

SOPHIE CRAIG

COACHING ASSIGNMENTS : TUESDAY SPLASH FALL REC COACH

Sophie has been an artistic swimmer for 11 years and has volunteered with GO Capital’s recreational program for the past two years. She is beginning her first season as a coach and is excited to share her love for the sport with younger athletes! Sophie loves learning new skills with her friends and teammates. She is certified in Bronze Cross and CPR/Standard First Aid.

TALIA CAMERON

COACHING ASSIGNMENTS : 11–12 COMP TECH SUPPORT COACH, YOUTH COMP TECH SUPPORT COACH

Talia has been involved in artistic swimming for 8 years, first trying the sport at 19 as a novice swimmer with the uOttawa Gee-Gees. Last season, she swam with the GO Capital Masters team and coached the uOttawa Novice team and extra routines. She’s a PhD student in Philosophy and excited for her second season on the GO Capital coaching staff.

TÉA BEDARD

COACHING ASSIGNMENTS: YOUTH REGIONAL LEAGUE TEAM COACH, THURSDAY BMRC FULL YEAR REC COACH

Téa has been an athlete at GO Capital Artistic Swimming for over seven years. Her love of swimming inspired her to become a lifeguard. In addition to her National Lifeguard course, she has certifications in Airway Management, Lifesaving Swim Instructor, Standard First Aid with CPR-C and Emergency First Aid with CPR-B. She currently swims on the Junior competitive team. This season, she is looking forward to meeting new athletes and making meaningful connections; her favourite part of artistic swimming is the community our club creates.