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Our 2025 NHST Coaching Team

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NHST is thrilled to announce our new coaching staff. 

Please join us in welcoming our new Head Coach Chuck Olson, Assistant Head Coach DeAnne Hemmens and Assistant Head Coach Tyra Le.

We will be hosting a meet and greet session soon. 

Please join us for Winter Swim! 

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Coach Chuck Olson Head Coach

Growing up in Southern California, Coach Chuck began his coaching career at 17, leading a 100+ member swim team in Irvine. He soon joined Irvine Novaquatics, working with legendary coach Flip Darr, and later served as Head Swim & Water Polo coach at several high schools, including Ocean View, Garden Grove, Costa Mesa, and University High Schools. Chuck also led all age summer swim programs, introducing many young swimmers to competitive swimming.

Driven by his love for Hawaii, Chuck moved to Honolulu to coach at Iolani Swim Club, then to Maui, where he met his wife, Rani, and worked in hospitality. After a break from coaching, Chuck returned to his passion, joining Costa Mesa Aquatics Club and later the Costa Mesa High School swim staff, leading them to a CIF Championship.

Currently, Coach Chuck is also a Varsity Swim & Water Polo coach at his alma mater, Corona del Mar High School and is thrilled to take over leadership of the Newport Hills Swim Team (NHST) where he will use his extensive life experiences to mentor athletes, helping them set goals, stay focused, and most importantly, have fun.

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Coach DeAnne Hemmens Assistant Head Coach

Coach DeAnne is an Olympic kayaker (1996 Atlanta) whose coaching philosophy is shaped by a wealth of elite-level experience and a genuine passion for nurturing athletes in the water. Her athletic journey began at age 14 on the swim team at CDM High School, and over the years, she’s competed at the highest levels, learning the dedication, discipline, and mental toughness required for success in sport. DeAnne believes that swimming is the ultimate foundation for all water-based activities, serving as the gateway to sports like surfing, lifeguarding, rowing, kayaking, outrigger, and water polo.

As a mother of two sons who both achieved Division I status in college swimming, DeAnne has an intimate understanding of the demands and intricacies of high-level swimming—everything from training techniques to performance psychology. Through years of supporting their athletic development, she has developed a keen sense of the mental and physical components that drive success, and how to cultivate them in swimmers at any stage of their journey.

In addition to her athletic background, DeAnne and her retired firefighter/paramedic husband own Ocean Paddlesports, a local company that specializes in ocean racing kayaks (surfskis). With experience racing across the world’s oceans, she brings unparalleled expertise to training paddlers of all levels, using her global perspective to help athletes refine their skills, technique, and endurance.

DeAnne’s coaching is rooted in the belief that athletes thrive in environments that are supportive, challenging, and, above all, fun. She is dedicated to developing strong technical skills, discipline, and a love for swimming that lasts a lifetime. While not every swimmer will become an Olympian or compete at the college level, DeAnne knows that by building a solid foundation, she opens doors to countless opportunities, both in sport and in life.

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Coach Tyra Le Assistant Head Coach

Coach Tyra is a talented swimmer, most recently competing for the Costa Mesa Aquatics Club (CMAC) where she consistently demonstrated her commitment to excellence in the pool. She has competed in various prestigious events, including the Presidents Day Senior Invitational and the CCCAA Championships before moving into the coaching role for CMAC.

Tyra's competitive swimming history is impressive and showcased her skill and determination, earning her recognition and respect within the swimming community.

Tyra's passion for swimming is evident in her rigorous training and competitive spirit. She continues to strive for personal bests and aims to reach new heights in her swimming career. Her dedication to the sport and her team makes her a valuable asset to the Newport Hills Swim Team.

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