Coaches

As the architect of the Newmarket Racers High-Performance Program, Steve Miller has established a reputation for converting raw potential into world-class performance. With a coaching philosophy grounded in technical precision and physiological mastery, Steve is the driving force behind the club’s recent dominance at national meets.

As the leader of our National Squad, Steve specialises in the critical development phase of National Age Group swimming. He is an expert in guiding athletes through the demanding transition from state-level competitors to National finalists. His program is meticulously designed to prepare swimmers for the intensity of the Australian Age Championships, instilling the professional habits, resilience, and technical precision required to succeed at the highest level of youth sport.

With a coaching career spanning over 40 years, Bob Miller is the cornerstone of the Newmarket Racers legacy. As the club’s founder and arguably one of Queensland’s most experienced technical minds, Bob brings a depth of knowledge that simply cannot be replicated.

Bob has mentored generations of elite swimmers, including the formative years of international champion Elizabeth Dekkers, instilling a culture of discipline, resilience, and technical perfection. Leading “Bob’s Squad,” he focuses on athletes transitioning to the National stage, combining old-school work ethic with modern race strategy. To be coached by Bob is to learn from a master of the sport.

“Jono” is responsible for the most critical phase of a swimmer’s career: the transition from “learning” to “competing.” Leading the State Squad, the State Development Blue and State Development Green squads, Jono and Sam specialise in building the aerobic engine and technical foundations required for long-term success.

Their program is meticulously designed to prepare athletes for the demands of the High-Performance squads. With a keen eye for stroke mechanics and a passion for athlete development, Jono and Sam ensure that every swimmer graduates to the senior levels with flawless technique and a winning mindset. He isn’t just coaching juniors; he is engineering the next generation of Newmarket champions.

Working alongside Jonathan Ellis, Sam brings a fresh perspective and infectious energy to the Newmarket pool deck. A former competitive swimmer himself, Sam understands the modern demands of the sport and specialises in stroke correction and skill acquisition for our developing athletes.

Sam’s coaching philosophy is built on connection. He excels at breaking down complex technical concepts into simple, actionable cues that young swimmers can understand and apply immediately. He isn’t just a coach; he is a mentor guiding the next generation of Racers.