BMD Northcliffe's coaching program caters for all abilities from the novice to the elite. We believe our Coaching structure and program is professional and world class. Our coaches are world leaders in their divisions and our facilities are second to none. Below is a breakdown of our Coaching Structure.
Naomi Flood
With an extraordinary career in surf lifesaving and kayaking, Naomi Flood is a six-time Australian Single Ski Champion, World Ironwoman Champion, and World Single Ski Champion. She has also claimed the title of Australian Ironwoman Champion and was crowned the 2009 Iron Series Champion. A two-time Olympian in kayaking, she represented Australia at the London 2012 and Rio 2016 Olympic Games. Dominating at the state level, she won five consecutive NSW Ironwoman Championships from 2004 to 2009 and is a four-time NSW Surf Race Champion. Her outstanding achievements have earned her a place in both the Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA) Hall of Fame and the NSW Sport Hall of Champions. Naomi has transferred her wealth of experience and knowledge as an athlete in to her role as Head Coach at BMD Northcliffe.
Gavin Hill
In 2022 Gavin stepped down as the club's Head Youth Coach to an assistant role and in to semi-retirement. He has been a coach at the club since 2004 which has included both Nippers and Seniors. He has won numerous State, Australian and World Titles.
Gavin can be contacted on 0408 854 771.
Mel Jackson
This section has had dramatic growth within our Club under the guidance of Head Pool Rescue Coach Mel Jackson. She brings a wealth of knowledge to this sport. Under her guidance the Club won both the QLD and Australian Pool Rescue Championships. Mel can be contacted on 0424 617 098.
Damien Clayphan
Damien Clayphan heads up our boat section. He has coached and swept 11 Australian Champion crews which is the most gold medals won by a sweep at all Australian Championships. He is in the Hall of Fame for the ASRL. Damien can be contacted on 0412740602.
Trent Rowe
Trent Rowe has been the leader of BMD Northcliffe's Surf Rescue Team for the past 15 years. BMD Northcliffe has won 25 gold medals in this area at the Australian Surf Life Saving Championships and numerous silver and bronze medals. The Champion Patrol Team won 13 Australian gold medals in 13 consecutive years. Trent can be contacted on 0421231590.
Jake Nicholson
Jake has many successful years as a surf sport athlete under his belt, many of which were under the maroon star cap. After a few seasons coaching nippers at another Gold Coast club, he has returned back to BMD Northcliffe determined to help our nippers be the best they can be. Jake can be contacted on 0439 954 256.
Chloe Mannix-Power
Chloe Mannix-Power is the club’s Junior Beach Coach. Chloe is current 3 x Australian Female Open beach sprint champion and current female Stawell Gift champion. Chloe is also the Youth Development Coordinator at the club
Aaron Morris
Aaron Morris, the father of the famous Morris brothers, brings a wealth of coaching experience to our club. His firsthand experience and passion for the sport will be invaluable in guiding and inspiring our young nippers.