Wayne Goldsmith to Lead National Coach Education and Development
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Coaching Update – Wayne Goldsmith to Lead Coach Education and Development Programme
Swimming New Zealand has engaged internationally acclaimed coaching development specialist Wayne Goldsmith to lead the design and delivery of a comprehensive national coach education and development programme.
Goldsmith will take on the newly created role of National Coach Development Lead.
The appointment follows the completion of Swimming NZ’s 2025 Coaching Review, which identified clear opportunities to strengthen the way coaches across New Zealand are educated, developed, supported and recognised. Goldsmith’s role will be to translate the Review’s recommendations into practical, sustainable initiatives that benefit coaches at every level, with a particular focus on the grassroots and club coaches who form the backbone of swimming communities nationwide.
Wayne Goldsmith is one of the world’s foremost authorities on swimming coach education and development. As Managing Director of Moregold Performance Consulting, he has worked with swimming federations across five continents including Swimming Australia, USA Swimming, British Swimming and Swimming South Africa.
He was the principal researcher and author of Australia’s landmark National Coaching Strategy 2018–2028 and has been invited to deliver keynote presentations at the American Swimming Coaches Association World Clinic on five occasions. Across his career, Goldsmith has spoken at more than 50 international swimming conferences and authored over 500 articles on swimming, coaching and sports science.
Goldsmith's connection to New Zealand spans more than 30 years of regular visits, during which he has consulted with organisations including New Zealand Rugby’s High Performance Unit, Sport New Zealand and Swimming NZ. Wayne has delivered keynote addresses at New Zealand swimming conferences and developed a deep appreciation for the unique character of Kiwi sport and coaching culture.
Swimming NZ CEO Steve Johns said the appointment reflects the organisation’s commitment to ensuring coaches are equipped to deliver great swimming experiences at every level.
“Wayne’s track record in swimming coach development is world-class, and his long-standing connection to New Zealand means he genuinely understands the environment our coaches work in,” said Johns. “We are looking forward to working with him to build a coach education program that makes a real difference for our coaching community.”
We look forward to welcoming Wayne Goldsmith on pool deck at the upcoming 2026 New Zealand Age Group Swimming Championships in Hawke's Bay, where he will look to share insights through Q&A discussion sessions in the break between heats and finals. More information regarding this will be circulated ahead of the championships
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