Denis Cotterell was instrumental in the formation of the Miami Swimming Club in 1976. He has held the position of Head Coach since its formation, and has guided 17 swimmers into berths on the Australian representative teams. An internationally recognised Master Coach, Coach Cotterell has also been part of the Australian coaching team, attending Olympic and Commonwealth Games, PanPacific Games, World Championships, and other international events. He is also coaching Olympians and world champions from China and Olympic open water swimmers from Guam ( Benjamin Schulte ).