With over 14 years competitive swimming coaching, Coach Coenie is a long serving member of the South African Swim Coaches & Teachers Association S.A. Number 8404. Coenie is also a member of the USA Coaches Association. Coenie swam for Western Province Schools in 2000 as well as competing in the SA Short Course Championships in 2000. He also competed in the SA Junior Nationals in 2003. Coenine is also an accomplished Lifesaving and Biathlon competitor, having gained Provincial colours in each of these respective sports.