Coach Andy brings experience and energy to Nambour swimming program

Nambour’s swim program has a fresh wave of energy, with highly experienced coach Andy Muller stepping into the role in March 2025.

Originally from Switzerland, Coach Andy brings over 30 years of coaching experience across all levels—from learn-to-swim programs to coaching state, national and international athletes, including Olympians.

Andy’s introduction to swimming began in Townsville in the early 1980s, when his family relocated from Switzerland. After returning to Europe, they settled in the alpine resort town of Davos, but Australia remained close to his heart.

After recent coaching success in Eumundi, where his program saw swimmers reach Age Nationals, Open Water Nationals and all state-level championships, Andy is now focused on rebuilding Nambour’s program and club to its former strength.

“The goal in Nambour is to revive the program and the club to past numbers and glory,” he said.

“We would like to enable the kids to achieve their individual goals, from high performance all the way to swimming for fitness. All kids are welcome.”

Andy holds qualifications including STCA Performance, Masters Swimming, Open Water, and a Level 1 Strength & Conditioning accreditation through ASCA.

His coaching philosophy centres on Long Term Athlete Development, prioritising strong fundamentals.

“Good technique, paired with good fitness and skills, will build the foundation of a future in swimming, whatever level the athlete is seeking to achieve,” he said.

Whether coaching elite athletes at dawn or teaching toddlers their first strokes mid-morning, Andy says each experience brings its own rewards.

His arrival marks a renewed focus on growth, inclusion and excellence for swimming in Nambour.

New coach Andy Muller, with Hamish Jackson who qualified for seven events at the 2025 National Age Championships. Hamish started in Nambour Aquatic Centre's Learn to Swim program and attends Burnside High.