Coaching Announcement - Lars Humer Stepping Back from International Coaching
Celebrated Swim Coach Lars Humer has announced he will be stepping back from international coaching.
Humer has been one of New Zealand’s leading elite swim coaches since the late 1970s. He began his coaching career in his hometown of Dunedin under the tutelage of Duncan Laing, who went on to coach Danyon Loader.
Since then Humer has coached in Dunedin and Christchurch, and has spent a significant amount of time coaching internationally for both British Swimming and Swim Ireland.
He returned to Dunedin in 2018 and has been instrumental in the development of 2024 World Champion Erika Fairweather, as well as Aquablacks Caitlin Deans, Kane Follows, Ruby Heath, Zac Reid and Luan Grobbelaar.
The move will see Humer continue as head coach of Swim Dunedin, although he will no longer travel and coach internationally.
“It’s an absolute privilege to work with elite athletes, it’s definitely better than a real job,” said Humer. “I’ve dedicated the last 25 years to High Performance sport and the Olympic calendar and coached at three Olympic and two Paralympic Games. I’m in my 60s now so I decided it’s time to catch my breath and do some things for me.”
Swimming New Zealand CEO Steve Johns paid tribute to Humer.
“Lars has been an absolute stalwart of swimming in New Zealand,” said Johns. “He has been a huge part of our success on the world stage and has fostered a love of swimming in the hundreds of swimmers that he’s coached.” “We cannot thank him enough for his contribution and are extremely pleased he will remain involved at a domestic level.”
Humer is a three-time Swimming New Zealand Coach of the Year.
As a result of Humer’s decision, Olympian Erika Fairweather will be relocating to Auckland in the near future. Fairweather will be coached by new National Head Coach Graham Hill, at North Shore Swimming Club.
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