Our Coaches

I am a Swimming Teacher, Coach, and Programme Coordinator with 20 years of experience in swimming education. I previously spent eight years as Head of Swimming at Kings’ School Dubai and now combine programme management with teaching and coaching at Orca Skills Swim Academy.

I hold Swim England Level 1 Assistant Teacher, Swim England Level 2 Teacher of Aquatics, and UKCC Level 2 Swimming Coach qualifications. I have also completed recent professional development in Trauma Informed Swimming.

My teaching is calm, observant, and swimmer centred. I believe progress happens when swimmers feel safe, understood, and involved in their learning. I focus on confidence, water safety, strong technique, and practical skills that help swimmers become capable and independent in the water.

What I enjoy most is helping someone achieve something that once felt impossible and seeing them leave the pool feeling proud, confident, and motivated.

I am a certified Swimming Teacher with more than 15 years of teaching experience. I hold STA Level 1 and Level 2 Swimming Teacher qualifications, a Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education, and Licensed Professional Teacher status in the Philippines.

My teaching style is patient, positive, and centred on the individual swimmer. I create safe, enjoyable lessons that help children and adults build water confidence, improve technique, and develop essential water safety skills at their own pace.

 What I enjoy most is seeing swimmers overcome their fears, gain confidence, and achieve goals they once thought were beyond their reach.

Outside of teaching, I enjoy swimming, working out at the gym, playing basketball, and video games.

I am a Swimming Coach, Fitness Trainer, and Lifeguard with more than 20 years of professional experience in the UAE and Sri Lanka. I have coached children, adults, and athletes, from complete beginners through to competitive swimmers.

I hold ASCA Swimming Coach certifications at Levels 1, 2, and 3, a UAE REPs Category A Personal Trainer qualification, a National Pool Lifeguard Qualification, and additional training in water sports and fitness instruction.

My coaching is focused, encouraging, and results driven. I help swimmers improve technique, endurance, fitness, confidence, and water safety through clear instruction and purposeful training.

I am a former UAE Lifeguard Championship winner and have also completed annual six mile sea swims in Sri Lanka. Outside of coaching, I enjoy swimming, weight training, and watching and playing cricket.