CEO: Steve Gladding
Steve has been at Auckland diving since 2015, initially as head coach and now CEO. He has coached at all levels, from beginners to Olympic medalists and has coached for both GB and NZ at the Olympic Games, 4 Commonwealth Games and over 10 World Championships and World Cups. Before this role in ADCT, Steve was a very successful coach in the UK, Scotland and South Africa and managed national programmes, developing diving from grassroots to elite performance. He is qualified as a Master Practitioner in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) and was involved in the UK Sport Elite Coach Programme.
Steve’s role within ADCT is to lead on coach development, athlete pathway and club overview.
Performance Coach & Junior Development Lead Coach: Cordelia Norris
After being a diver herself, Cordelia moved into coaching in 2014. After receiving the award for the highest-ranking student in academics in her last year of high school, she pursued coaching whilst completing a Bachelor of Psychology at Massey University. Cordelia now works with Auckland Diving’s Performance athletes, coaching those competing on a world stage. She has coached divers at several World Championships, and the 2018 and 2022 Commonwealth Games.
Programme Manager & Senior Development Squad Lead Coach: Ellie Price
As well as being our Program Manager, Ellie is the lead coach of the Senior Performance Squad. She has coached at multiple domestic competitions including Skills and Age Group Nationals, North Island Champs and Auckland Champs along with International Competitions including World Junior Championships in 2022 and CAMO Invitational International 2022. Ellie is also a qualified trampolining junior coach and she started out coaching trampolining from 2014-2017. Being a diver herself, she fell in love with the sport and began dive coaching in 2017 and believes it is one of the most rewarding and exciting jobs. After graduating from the University of Auckland with a Bachelor of Science majoring in Physiology in 2020, she is now completing a Masters degree at UoA majoring in Conservation Biology.
A&B Age Group / 19-24 years Squad Lead Coach:
Yasmin Kelly
Yasmin is the new lead coach of the Age A/B squad. Her range over the program is very broad and she loves working with all of her athletes. Outside of diving, Yasmin is studying her Bachelors in Sport Health and PE at the University of Auckland. She is also a cat lover and owns a Devon Rex named Alfie.
Yasmin has been coaching for 11 years now and started her coaching journey in Wellington before moving to Auckland in 2023. During her time as an athlete, Yasmin represented New Zealand at several events including Singapore Nationals and Pacific School games. She is passionate about helping divers to achieve their goals and have fun as well as put a smile on people’s faces.
C & D Age Group Squad Lead Coach: Indy McCarthy
InterAge & 12&Over Skills Lead Coach:
Gianna Herlambang
Gianna is the dedicated lead coach of our 12 & Over Skills Squad and the new InterAge lead coach. Her diving journey began through the Albany Junior High School Diving Programme, and she joined the club as an athlete in 2017. Currently, Gianna is studying a conjoint Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Business, majoring in Psychology and Marketing. She brings her passion for both sport and people into her coaching. Gianna loves giving back to the community that shaped her, and finds real joy in watching her athletes grow in both skill and confidence. She especially values the supportive environment that diving creates, and the way her squad members encourage one another through every stage of their journey. Outside the pool, Gianna enjoys going to the gym and has recently started exploring calisthenics.
12 & Over Skills Squad Assistant Coaches: Carmen Judd, Mali Lovett, & Monika Sumner
11 & Under Squad Lead Coach
Monika Sumner
Monika is the wonderful lead coach of our 11 & Under Skills Squad and is currently in her first year of Nursing at the University of Auckland. Her journey into diving began after training as a swimmer. Seeking a new challenge, she made the switch to diving and quickly fell in love with the sport. After an injury led her to step back from competing, Monika turned to coaching as a way to stay connected, grow her skills, and share her passion with others. Monika coaches because she genuinely loves the diving community and is passionate about giving back to the sport that shaped her. She especially enjoys helping young athletes discover their own excitement for diving and supporting them as they learn and grow, just as she did. Outside the pool, Monika leads an active and adventurous lifestyle. She enjoys hiking in the summer, skiing in the winter, and keeps up her fitness by going to the gym in her spare time.