Vernon Kreekenee

Jacob Brayshaw has brought his love of sport to Vernon Masters with a focus on helping swimmers find technique improvements in our aging bodies. A Para swimmer, Jacob has a keen awareness of the need to work with one's body, even if what it does is not traditional. 

Jacob started swimming competitively at age 13 and got into the sport for exercise. As of May 2019, he holds 11 Canadian records in the S2 class.

Diagnosed with a form of congenital muscular dystrophy called Ullrich Myopothy, which causes a stagnation of his muscle growth. He is happy to discuss his swimming and experiences, including his condition, and questions are always welcome. 

Jacob coaches both winter and summer swimming programs in Vernon and Lumby.