Head Coach & Group 0 – Jacob Jubenvil
Hi y’all! My name is Jacob and I am super pumped to be back as the head coach of the Tritons this summer!
I spent 12 years competing with Cascade Swim Club where I was lucky enough to travel and compete all over Canada and parts of the world. After my retirement in 2018 I was incredibly fortunate for the opportunity to stay active in the swimming community by coaching with Tritons! I’ve been with Tritons since 2019 so this year will be my fifth season with the club and fourth season as head coach.
Outside of swimming, I graduated from the University of Alberta in 2022 with a Bachelor of Commerce, Majoring in Accounting. I began my career in audit shortly thereafter and have been loving it ever since. When I am not at the office, you can find me in Bragg Creek mountain biking, running the paths around the Bow River, or training for the Stettler triathlon!
I am very excited for the club to continue building on last year’s successes. We were able to set many new club records, race to a HUGE number of best times, and develop our technical skills. I have no doubt that all of the new and returning swimmers are ready and excited to take on the challenge of continuing to define the standard for summer swimming in Alberta.
For all the new faces, please come say hi! I am always around so if you have any concerns or questions please reach out. I can’t wait for everyone to get back in the pool and smash some best times!
Assistant Head Coach & Group 1 – Olivia Lalonde
Hi everyone, my name is Olivia and I am so excited to be back for my 6th season with the Calgary Triton’s as the Group 1 coach as well as getting to work beside Jacob as the Assistant Head Coach!
I will be graduating from the University of Lethbridge Dillon School of Business later this year receiving a Bachelor of Management with a major in Marketing.
I was a competitive swimmer for 10 years with the Calgary Patriots Swim Club and have coached for the last 7 years with both the Calgary Patriots and the Calgary Triton’s. I developed a severe back injury when I was a teenager which halted my ability to compete but that led me into coaching and I am so grateful that I am able to continue to work within the sport I love and use my knowledge and excitement to help so many other awesome swimmers!
I am so excited to get back into another season and can’t wait to see all the awesome swims we will have from both the returning swimmers as well as all the new swimmers! Can’t wait to see everyone at the pool!
Group 2 – Eric Long
My name is Eric, and I am excited to be back with the Triton’s for another season!
This will be my 5th season coaching for the Triton’s. My swimming journey started with water polo where I played for a total of 7 years, 3 of which were at a national level with the Calgary Torpedoes. I first joined Triton’s to cross train for water polo, but I loved Triton’s so much that I swam for 6 seasons.
Outside of Triton’s, I also coach swimming (and some water polo) with the Glenmore Seals. I also work as a lifeguard, instructor, and team lead with YMCA Calgary. I returned to school this January, and in the fall I will be pursuing a Bachelor of Education with a minor in Physical Literacy at Mount Royal University.
It is always incredible to watch swimmers progress throughout the season, and I am looking forward to seeing all of the improvement and amazing swimming this season. Go Triton’s!
Group 3 – Alex Lalonde
Hi everyone, my name is Alexander Lalonde and I am super excited to join the Triton’s coaching staff this season for my first year of coaching summer swimming. Starting in the fall I will be going into my fourth year at the University of Victoria studying sciences with the goal of going into the sports medicine field when I graduate.
At UVic, I currently swim on the Vikes varsity swim team where I specialize in backstroke and IM events. Before that, I swam my entire age group career with the Calgary Patriots swim club. I have competed at Canadian Junior Nationals and the 2021 Canadian Swimming Trials as well as representing Alberta as a part of the Western Canada Summer Games team in 2019. When I’m not at the pool, you can catch me watching baseball or playing my guitar.
I am thrilled to be able to further my swimming career from outside the water. My goal this season is to transfer my passion for this sport to all of my athletes and build a strong work ethic in and out of the water. And of course, see some fast swimming and best times! I am looking forward to meeting all of you and I’ll see you on deck.
Can’t wait to have a killer season!
Group 4 – Julia van Gisbergen
Hey everyone, my name is Julia and I am new to the Tritons community this year! I have been competitively swimming on and off since I was 8 years old across 4 different swim clubs in 2 different countries! Most recently I swam with Cascade Swim Club, until I decided that I needed to shift my focus towards my schoolwork in April of last year.
I am graduating from Henry Wise Wood High School in May, and I look forward to pursuing my undergraduate degree at the University of Calgary in their Design in City Innovation program! This summer, I am looking forward to going on roadtrips with friends and spending time outdoors bike riding, swimming and hiking.
In terms of coaching experience, I spent one season with my last swim club, the Moose Jaw Kinsmen Flying Fins, teaching the basics of swimming to young children. Most recently, I’ve spent a few sessions coaching within the facility I lifeguard at, which focuses more on stroke-enhancement of children ages 8-14.
I am so delighted to be a part of the Triton’s this year. Looking forward to a great season!
Group 5 – Riley Long
Hi, my name is Riley and I’m so excited to start coaching my first season with the Tritons!
I’ve been swimming with UCSC for ten years. I loved it so much that I started coaching as soon as possible, also with UCSC. I’ve coached for two years now and I still love it. I can’t wait to start coaching summer swim club too!
My favourite strokes are freestyle and breaststroke, but I love teaching dives, turns, and butterfly. I’m excited to work with Group 5 to improve their technique for dives, turns, and all four strokes!
This fall I’m headed to the University of Calgary in Astrophysics. Along with math and physics, some of my favourite things are baking, driving, surfing, and my dog.
I can’t wait to meet all of you and start coaching a new group of swimmers!
Flex Coach – Arianna Flory
Hi! My name is Arianna and I am beyond excited to be a part of the Triton’s coaching team!
A little about me: I am going into my second year at the University of Saskatchewan for animal science. I love being around animals of all shapes and sizes and can’t wait to get out into the field this summer. I also love being outside in nature – anything from walks, hikes, runs, to just sitting outside with a cup of tea.
I have always loved the water from a young age and have been called a little fish. I have my fair share of swimming knowledge with 8 years of competitive swimming with the Dinos and Killareny as well as 3 years of summer swimming for the Triton’s. Another watersport of mine was water polo which I played for both the Calgary Seawolves and Renegades.
I am super excited to be returning this year as a flex coach and can’t wait to see all the familiar and new faces in the pool!