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DWA Team

Diving WA Admin Team

Acting Executive Officer:

Whitney Michael

executive.officer@wadiving.com.au

Program Manager:

Tony Ally

tony.ally@wadiving.com.au

Development Officer:

Keeley Oakes

info@wadiving.com.au

Member Protection Information Officer:

Toni Ally

mpio@wadiving.com.au

Diving WA Coaching Team

Tony Ally - Head Coach

3 time Olympian (Atlanta 1996, Sydney 2000 & Athens 2004)
5 Commonwealth Games (4 x medalist)
1999 European Champion (3m springboard)

A three-time Olympian and former European Champion, Tony Ally brings decades of international experience to his role as Head Coach and Program Manager at Diving WA. Having represented Great Britain at the highest level, Tony’s career has been defined by technical excellence, resilience, and a deep understanding of athlete development and performance culture.

Since joining Diving WA, Tony has led the refinement of the state’s performance and coaching framework, driving stronger connections between grassroots participation and elite performance pathways. His leadership has been instrumental in developing a collaborative and modern coaching structure, empowering athletes and coaches alike to grow within a supportive and high-performance environment.

Under Tony’s guidance, Diving WA continues to champion the organisation’s values of Respect, Empowerment, and Excellence, ensuring that every diver and coach is provided with the opportunity, resources, and mentorship to reach their full potential both in and out of the pool.

Nikita Hains - Development Coach

Olympian (Tokyo 2020)
12 x International Medals (Grand Prix events, World Cups and World Championships)
4 x National Titles between 2018-2022 (10m platform Individual & Sychro)

An Olympian and proud product of Western Australian diving, Nikita Hains brings world-class experience and local passion to her role as Development Coach at Diving WA.

A Tokyo 2020 Olympian and international platform medallist, Nikita understands firsthand the dedication, discipline, and resilience required to reach the highest level. After beginning her journey with Diving WA as a junior diver, she rose through the national pathway before returning home to help guide the next generation of athletes.

In her role, Nikita focuses on bridging the gap between participation and performance, supporting young divers as they transition into state and national programs. Her coaching approach combines technical precision with empathy and mentorship, creating an environment where athletes can build confidence, master fundamentals, and develop a lifelong love for the sport.

Nikita’s return to WA diving represents a full-circle story, an athlete turned coach giving back to the community that first sparked her passion for the sport.

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