Junior National Development Coach

Haylie Burton

Haylie Burton is UCSC's Junior National Development Coach.

Coaching since 2013, she has held various roles working with athletes across a range of development levels — from pre-competitive to varsity. She most recently co-founded and co-led Royal City Aquatics before joining UCSC in 2022.

A wide range of experiences has included serving on the Canadian coaching staff at the 2022 Junior Pan Pacific Championships, participating in Canada’s 2024 Women in Coaching initiative at the Short Course World Championships, and contributing to several provincial initiatives, including Swim Alberta’s Distance Camp staff in 2023–24.

Haylie holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Guelph, as well as Certificates in Business and Leadership, and is NCCP Level 3 certified.

Before coaching full-time, Haylie swam with the Guelph Marlin Aquatic Club and the University of Guelph, experiences that inspired her passion for mentorship and athlete development. She remains committed to helping athletes discover their purpose in sport and to fostering a supportive, high-performance environment at UCSC.