Marsh dives into new Bendigo East coaching role

BENDIGO East Swimming Club’s coaching panel has received a huge boost of experience, with former long-time state representative Kahlia Marsh joining the ranks.

No stranger to Bendigo, having previously swam for Bendigo Hawks, Marsh brings more than 15 years of experience to the panel under head coaches John Jordan and Anne Sherman.

As an athlete, she represented Victoria numerous times, as well as Australia on the Junior Dolphins Trans-Tasman team.

Her successes in the pool included Victorian open water and state age and open gold medals.

A first-class resume includes stints as either the head coach or director of coaching of swimming clubs across Victoria, including Doncaster-Templestowe Swim Club and Boronia Penguins.

In 2020, Marsh was elevated into the high-performance coaching pathways team of elite female coaches within Victoria.

A move back to Bendigo to be closer to family has paved the way for her appointment at Bendigo East, regarded as one of Victoria’s and Australia’s strongest country swimming clubs.

Bringing a deep understanding of grassroots swimming and a passion for athlete development, Marsh said she is thrilled to return to the local swimming scene and is especially excited to be coaching at a country club once again.

She lives by the fun and motivating motto: look good, feel good, swim fast.

Easily spotted by her sparkling shoes, pacing up and down the pool deck, Marsh believes confident, happy swimmers are the fastest swimmers, a message fully supported by those at the The club was quick to welcome Marsh aboard.

“In line with John’s and Anne’s strong communication philosophy, Kahlia is committed to keeping swimmers and families well informed, ensuring everyone feels supported and involved,” a spokesperson said.

“We’re lucky to have someone of Kahlia’s experience, energy, and warmth joining the BESC family.” More sport from page 27.