Coaches
John Grootveld
Since its inception in 1994, John Grootveld's vision has brought the Toronto Swim Club to where it is today; a highly respected swim club with nationally recognized coaches and world-class swimmers.
As TSC's Head Coach, John oversees and reviews the advancement of every TSC athlete from the Intro to Elete levels. John's dynamic personality and strong ambition make him a great leader on and off the deck.
A silver medallist in the 200 metre breaststroke at the Canada Games in 1993, John swam competitively for 16 years with the North York Aquatic Club and the University of Toronto. John made CIAU All-Canadian in 1992 and was ranked among the top 80 swimmers in the world in the 200 m breaststroke.
John holds a degree in Physical and Health Education from The University of Toronto and has been coaching compettive swimming for 14 years.
As TSC's Head Coach, John oversees and reviews the advancement of every TSC athlete from the Intro to Elete levels. John's dynamic personality and strong ambition make him a great leader on and off the deck.
A silver medallist in the 200 metre breaststroke at the Canada Games in 1993, John swam competitively for 16 years with the North York Aquatic Club and the University of Toronto. John made CIAU All-Canadian in 1992 and was ranked among the top 80 swimmers in the world in the 200 m breaststroke.
John holds a degree in Physical and Health Education from The University of Toronto and has been coaching compettive swimming for 14 years.