Meet Our Coaches

Our experienced coaching staff is dedicated to developing swimmers at all levels, from beginners to elite competitors.

Coach Jimmy Lee

Jimmy Lee B.S., PT, CSCS, NCCP, FMS

Head Swimming Coach & Strength & Conditioning Coach
  • Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science – Wayne State University
  • Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
  • Certified Personal Trainer – American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
  • NCCP Level 3 Certified
  • 16 Years Competitive Swimming Experience
  • Assistant Coach, 47th International Children's Games (Windsor, 2013)
  • Broke 2 National Records, 4 Ontario Records, held 64 WEST Club Records
  • Age Group National Champion
  • 16-time Provincial Champion
  • First Male WESPY Award Winner (2011)
  • Canadian Olympic Trials Participant (2008)
  • Full Athletic Scholarship to Wayne State University (2008)
  • Part of 3 GLIAC Conference Championship Teams
  • 5-time NCAA All-American
  • Wayne State National Team placed 2nd (2009), 3rd (2010)
  • Team Captain (2011–2012)
  • Wayne State School Record Holder
  • Mentored by Tom Johnson – Swim Ontario Next Gen Program (2022–2023)
  • Recipient – Swim Ontario Most Improved Male Team (Winter 2023 Championships)
ACSM Certificate 1 CSCS2026 Certificate 2
Coach Ovidiu Ogenan

Ovidiu Ogenan

Senior Coach – WEST
  • Age Group National Champion – Romania
  • Former Romanian National Team Member
  • Ontario Masters Champion (2006–2014)
  • Canadian Masters National Champion (2014)
  • Bachelor's Degree in Marketing (1996)
  • NCCP Level I – Conditioning Leader
  • WEST Coach since 2005 (13+ years)
Coach Zach DeWolfe

Zach DeWolfe

Assistant Coach
  • 9 Years Competitive Swimming Experience
  • 3rd Season Coaching with WEST
  • NCCP Level 2 – In Training
  • Former Club Record Holder, High Points Award (2007–2008)
  • 2x OUA All Star, 3x OUA Champion (2 Relays, 1 Individual)
  • OUA Medalist: 2 Silver, 1 Bronze
  • World Trials Qualifier
  • 2 Years High School Coach
  • Disc Golf Coach & US Nationals Qualifier
  • Top-rated Local Disc Golf Player, 6-Year Business Owner
Coach Juan Pardo

Juan Pardo

Assistant Coach
  • 8 Years Competitive Swimming
  • First Year with WEST
  • NCCP Level 1 – In Training
  • 12x Canadian Masters Champion
  • WEST Dedication, Leadership & Sportsmanship Award (2023–24)
  • St. Clair College Full-Time Student
  • Departmental Champion – Colombia
  • Eastern National & Provincial Qualifier (2024)
Coach Katie Tonkin

Katie Tonkin

Assistant Coach
  • 12 Years Competitive Swimming
  • WEST Awards: Dedication, Leadership & Sportsmanship (2005–08)
  • Former Club Record Holder
  • Eastern National & Provincial Qualifier
  • Scholarship Athlete – Gannon University
  • Registered Practical Nurse
  • First Year Coaching with WEST