Paralympics New Zealand announce new Para swimming coach

Paralympics New Zealand (PNZ) has announced the appointment of a new coach and support staff to their Para swimming programme.

Simon Mayne has been appointed as the PNZ Para Swimming Performance Coach with Jodi Cossor appointed as Athlete Performance Manager for Para swimming.

Simon Mayne is the long-time coach of triple Paralympic gold medallist Cameron Leslie and has now been appointed as PNZ Para Swimming Performance Coach ensuring his expertise and coaching skills can be shared with a number of Para swimmers.

He said, “It will be great to take the experience and knowledge I have gained at three Paralympic Games and share this with a variety of Para swimmers. I looked forward to working with Gary Francis and Roly Crichton as part of the Para swimming coaching team.”

The Para Swimming Programme will also continue to have the expertise of world renowned Biomechanist Jodi Cossor as she is appointed to the new role of Athlete Performance Manager for Para swimming. Jodi has been an integral part of the PNZ Para Swimming Programme for four years already.