Swimming coach Ryan Allen has been named Swimming Canada’s Coach of the Year for the Paralympic Program.
The local was appointed as Paralympic Program National Coach Lead last February, leaving behind his position as head coach of Moncton’s Club de Natation Blue et Or, where he coached for more than a decade.
Allen has also been a long-time coach for fellow Monctonian Danielle Dorris, who was just named Swimming Canada’s Paralympic Female Swimmer of the Year.
The young talent performed well in the 2025 World Para Swimming Championships, winning a medal of each colour. Allen served as Canada’s head coach for the championship, where he played a key role in preparing Dorris.
According to Swimming Canada, Dorris’ remarkable showing led to Allen’s receiving of the title. He told Swimming Canada that he was honoured to be recognized for his work with Danielle and that it is a testament to what she does as an athlete.
Allen will be entering his second year as national coach lead for Swimming Canada’s Paralympic swimming program.
