Meet Wez
Wez is a dynamic and passionate individual with a zest for performance and excellence. Leading the Matrix Durban team, Wez brings a wealth of experience from an illustrious swimming career, having competed internationally for South Africa and earning numerous national senior and age group titles, along with setting South African and African records. Following retirement from competitive swimming, Wez transitioned to triathlon, achieving remarkable success, including an age group win and second overall at the Durban 70.3 in 2022 and a third place in age group at Ironman South Africa in 2024. Known for his fun personality and unwavering belief in hard work, Wez continues to inspire and lead his team to new heights.


Coaching Philosophy
Wez’s coaching philosophy is rooted in the values of hard work and dedication, with a holistic approach that emphasizes the development of the whole athlete. His vision is to help athletes reach their fullest potential and achieve even their wildest goals. His primary objective is to enhance their physical capabilities—making them stronger, faster, and fitter—while also fostering wisdom, teamwork, and open communication. Wez inspires performance through positive self-talk and setting achievable individual goals. Wez strives to be flexible in his methods, adapting to the needs of each athlete while maintaining firmness when necessary. Ultimately, he believes in balancing the encouragement of high performance with ensuring that athletes find joy in both training and competition.
Highlights
Wez is the epitome of an invested and involved coach ! His knowledge base along with his belief and support is something I value so highly. Besides being approachable and understanding Wez is also really good as a coach! The improvements I’ve made in the year I’ve been with him have been enormous. As well for the first time I’m actually loving swimming. I’m so grateful to have the backing and support of such a knowledgeable and invested coach as well as such a supportive and motivating person!
From the very beginning, Wez has shown an unwavering commitment to my growth and success. His tailored training plans, insightful advice, and relentless encouragement have pushed me beyond my limits and helped me achieve milestones I once thought were unattainable. His deep understanding of the sport, combined with his innovative coaching techniques, ensures that every session is productive and pushes me closed to my goals.
