MEET THE TEAM!
At Swim Fins Swim School we have a team of highly trained, enthusiastic and innovative Coaches. These incredible Coaches create a thriving and enjoyable learning environment for our students and families!
Our Coaches are the best of the best and come to Swim Fins with experience and full certifications before they begin their Swim Fins program training!
All Swim Fins Coaches receive extensive training to enable them to succeed in their role. This extensive training involves 20-30 hours with the owner and with a senior coach to learn our unique learn-to-swim program and Swim Fins high teaching standards.
Observations, mentorship and additional training are provided to Coaches to ensure their ongoing professional development.
Coaches create customized lesson plans for each student to ensure they are always striving to reach new goals. These lesson plans focus on the individual students weakness' and are overseen by the owner.
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OUR COACHES!
Supporting Swim FINS is supporting our future doctors, lawyers, and nurses…
Coach Aaradh
Coach Aaradh is a student at Grandview Heights Secondary and has aspirations to become a Pediatric Doctor in the future! Aaradh, in his spare time, volunteers at Community Services and also volunteers at his school. Aaradh is very focused on personal development and we are glad to have him on board!
Coach aaron k
Hi I’m Aaron!
The thing I love most about swimming is seeing students build their confidence.
In my spare time, I enjoy playing basketball or football outside with my family.
I have a shark at home that I love feeding everyday.
In the future, I wish to have a job as a lawyer
coach addison
Hi, I’m Addison!
Something that I love most about teaching swimming lessons is seeing the progress of all the swimmers! In my spare time I love to go swimming and practice my soccer skills. I have one cat named Monty, he loves laying by the fireplace and running outside. I also have three chickens named Maggie, Marge and Peanut. They love the sunny weather. In the future I aspire to be a lawyer!
coach adrian
Hi, I'm Adrian!
The thing I love most about teaching swimming is getting to see my students' skill develop over time.
In my spare time, I like playing ultimate frisbee.
I have no pets, but I would love a dog.
In the future, I wish to be a pilot because I enjoy travelling!
COACH ADITYA
Coach Aditya loves to help others and hopes to become a Physiotherapist in the future. He has a very caring nature and volunteers coaching for YMCA. He is excited to share his in-depth knowledge of water safety and swimming with all his students at Swim Fins.
Coach Alyssa
Coach Alyssa loves to work with children and help them learn and grow. She has 2 younger siblings, has worked as a babysitter for multiple years as well as helped out in Sunday school at her church. Alyssa appreciates swimming so much that she has assisted kids in swimming lessons at her local pool and volunteered her time at day camps.
coach amorey
Coach Amorey is a past student of Swim Fins who is back to share all her knowledge with her students. She has been a volunteer swim coach and a junior coach for the past 3 years. Amorey loves to swim and is excited to continue to share her passion with all her students at Swim Fins.
coach angelina
Hi, my names Angelina!
The thing I love most about teaching is getting to know all my swimmers, and helping them find all their strengths and gain confidence in their swimming skills. I love to see their skills and technique improve as the lessons go on.
In my spare time I love going to the gym with my friends, and making art like ceramic pottery , paintings drawings. And in the winter I spend my spare time skiing with friends and family.
I have a pet dog named Rico he’s small and has a big personality, he’s very protective of my family and barks any time someone walks by. He thinks he’s a big dog and loves acting like it.
I still don’t know what is waiting for me in my future, but I will continue to work on my strengths and give my all to everything I do so that I can keep all my options open.
Coach Anjali
Coach Anjali is currently a student in University, studying at Simon Fraser University in Arts and Social Sciences is hopeful to further her studies and in turn become a Clinical Psychologist. She looks forward to each and everyone of her classes to share her passion of swimming with her students! Anjali hopes to continue to deliver her love of swimming with students throughout her studies.
Coach Aurora
Hi, I’m Aurora! The thing I love most about teaching swimming lessons is that I get to teach new skills and make swimming fun for everyone!In my spare time I love to swim, volunteer and play hockey. I have two pets: a fluffy dog named Blossom, and an adorable pet bunny named Minnie. In the future I would like to become a Kindergarten teacher!
Coach Armaan
Coach Armaan who has recently graduated High School has aspirations to become a Chef. Armaan has volunteered at his local church over the years and loves to give back to his community and hopes to work with us at Swim Fins for many years to come.
Coach Arwen
Coach Arwen is a High School Student who is multilingual, and has spent many hours volunteering teaching swimming and even coaching the Abbotsford Whalers swim team. Arwen, who aims to study in University after High School, plans to work with us for the foreseeable future!
Coach Belem
Coach Belem is an aspiring business owner studying computer programming at university. Belem has volunteered for a variety of children's programs over the past 7 years and is eager to serve as a positive role model for her students!
Coach Bethany
Coach Bethany has previously worked as a lifeguard at a Camp last summer and so has plenty of knowledge of water safety and implements that knowledge to each and every one of her classes getting the best out of our students!
coach camila
Hi, I’m Camila! The thing I love most about teaching swimming lessons is seeing my students start to gain a deep love for swimming and grow and develop strong confidence when learning to swim. My hobbies are traveling, drawing, and skating. My goal is to visit all the countries of the world. I have two pet birds. The blue one is named blue, and the yellow green one is named lemonade. They love to free fly around my house. They love to sing and chirp songs! In the future I dream to study medicine to become a surgeon abroad in Europe. I love to take care of people and make sure they feel as comfortable around me as possible :)
Coach Cayden
Coach Cayden is a student in High School who hopes to go to University studying either in the field of science or possibly even becoming a paramedic! Cayden is eager to start with the team and share and improve his knowledge of water safety with our students!
Coach Devneet
Hi, I'm Devneet!
The thing I love most about teaching swimming lessons is seeing my students progress over time and build confidence.
In my spare time, I like to read, listen to music, and go on walks.
I have two yellow canaries as pets—they love to sing!
In the future, I’m looking forward to furthering my education at UBC in a healthcare discipline.
coach elli
Hi, I’m Elli!
What I love most about teaching is getting to individually develop a special relationship with each student that I work with. I love to watch them grow and gain confidence in their swimming abilities throughout each lesson.
In my spare time I enjoy playing volleyball and I love any chance I get to swim and be in the water.
I have two dogs: Both Multipoos named Holly and Louie. They are very energetic and love to play ball!
In the future I aspire to join a missions team based Kona Hawaii. Later hope to become an Ultrasound Technician. I love working with and helping others!
Coach Emma
Coach Emma studied Developmental and Child Psychology at the University of Fraser Valley. She is currently working as an Education Assistant within the Abbotsford School District. Emma has a passion for education and loves working with children, which is why she continues to teach swimming lessons alongside her full-time career. She has plans to return to school in the future to complete a master’s degree.
coach eshaan
Coach Eshaan is a high school student, he is very excited to work with the students and watch them thrive in the water. He knows the importance of water safety and is eager to pass all his knowledge on to his students.
Coach Eric Ou
Coach Eric is currently in high school and will be going to UBC soon to discover more of his talents and passions. He is in the air cadets as well and is in charge of instructing his own squadron of level 2’s. On top of that he volunteers with his school every month performing for seniors. He was a competitive swimmer for most of his life leading him to his passions of teaching people how to swim.
coach evan
Hi, I’m Evan! Teaching, particularly teaching swimming, is something I’m super passionate about because I’m able to help my students overcome their challenges and fears. Which allows them to become the strong swimmer they’re all capable of being. If I’m free, I’m either playing badminton with a couple friends or doing laps at the pool. Although, I still love a good movie with some popcorn. I have an adorable dog named Max who is a Labrador and Corgi mix, meaning he has the face of a Labrador but with short stubby legs. He’s the laziest boy you’ll ever meet but that doesn’t change how cute he is. In the future, I wish to go to university and discover what I’m passionate about doing. I’m still excited to see what life has in store for me.
Coach Griffin
Coach Griffin hopes to one day study horticulture or business, until then Griffin attends his local High School. Griffin, who plans on going to University, wants to continue to work with us for many years to come.
coach gurshaan
Hi, I'm Gurshaan! The thing I love most about teaching swimming is inspiring students to feel comfortable and capable in the water. Seeing their confidence grow as they learn new skills makes every lesson worthwhile. In my spare time, I love to play hockey, listen to music, and go for a swim—it keeps me active and helps me unwind. In the future, I aspire to become a doctor, so I can make a difference in people’s lives by helping them with their needs. It’s my dream to work in a field where I can make a positive impact every day.
coach harveen
Hi, I’m Harveen! The thing I love most about teaching is getting to see the excitement on students’ faces as they achieve a skill they had been struggling with. In my spare time I like to play volleyball and volunteer at the Abbotsford hospice society (community service in general). In the future I aspire to be an air ambulance pilot and am currently on the path to pursuing aviation!
coach isabella
Coach Isabella teaches private piano lessons in her spare time, and also has a passion for Irish dance. Isabella can’t wait to meet all her students and create special bonds with each of them. We are very lucky to have Isabella as part of our team.
Coach jace
Coach Jace volunteers teaching kids and adults with disabilities how to swim. Jace has a passion for helping people and hopes to study pediatric medicine. Jace knows how to handle and care for kids and how to get the best out of them. We are lucky to have him on the Swim Fins team.
coach jashan
Coach Jashan is currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering! Coach Jashan has previously volunteered at his local pool teaching parent and tot lessons. We’re sure he will take to his new classes like a fish to water ;)
coach jaya b
Coach Jaya is a High School student and hopes to graduate and go on to study teaching. Jaya loves working with kids and creating a special bond between teacher and student. We are lucky to have her on the Swim Fins team.
coach julia
Hi, I’m Julia!
What I love most about teaching swimming lessons is getting watch my students gain a love for swimming, while improving their skills and confidence! In my spare time I enjoy volunteering within my community and reading. I also love to collect rocks.
I have two pets; a dog named Gizmo, we named him after the gremlin in the movie Gremlins, and a bunny named Eri. Surprisingly the bunny is the boss between the two of them.
In the future I hope to become a pharmaceutical scientist, and help better the world quality of life through medicine and science!
coach Khushi
Coach Khushi is a High School student who hopes to one day be a Dentist. Khushi’s caring nature really shines through when teaching her students. Khushi volunteers at her school and all these skills have helped guide her lessons in providing the best classes possible! We are so lucky to have her as part of the Swim Fins team.
coach kiyori
Coach Kiyori has followed in her sister Miya’s footsteps and became a part of the Swim Fins family! We can’t wait for Coach Kiyori to show her students the best s
Hi, I'm Kiyori! My favourite part of teaching is building meaningful relationships with the kids. I love getting to know them as individuals and helping them grow in confidence, encouraging them to believe that they can achieve anything they set their minds to. It's so rewarding to see their self-esteem and abilities flourish!
In my spare time, I enjoy working out and staying active—it helps me clear my mind and feel energized. I also cherish spending time with my family, as they bring so much joy and support into my life.
I have two dogs, both of whom share the same dad. One is named Jimmy, and the other is Lj. They each have their own unique personalities and always keep me entertained with their antics. Looking ahead, my dream is to go to nursing school and become a nurse. I’m passionate about helping others and making a difference in people’s lives, and I can’t wait to start this next chapter in my journey!
coach leo
Coach Leo has a passion for coaching and is very eager to pass his swim knowledge and experience on to his students. Leo is currently attending High School, and wants to continue to work with Swim Fins for many years to come.
coach manav
Hello, I’m Manav!
Being able to teach students such a vital skill and helping students of various ages build confidence in the water is what I love the most about teaching at Swim Fins. In my spare time I love to spend time with family and friends as well as play sports, especially hockey. In the future I want to continue to work in my community as a police officer.
coach mehar
Hi, I’m Mehar! The best part about teaching swimming is seeing the kids you teach grow and learn and know you were responsible for helping them. In my spare time I love playing sports and video games with friends! I have 2 dogs, Peanut and Pepper, and they love to meet new people and play fetch. In tbe future I plan on moving abroad and work in the finance industry.
Coach Miya
Coach Miya has just finished high school. She finds joy babysitting, teaching, and volunteering at events like soccer camps. She hopes to one day go to law school after finishing her first degree. She loves teaching kids how to swim and instilling life lessons.
COACH MOUSSA
Hi, I'm Moussa!
The thing I love most about teaching is seeing students overcome challenges and grow more confident in the water with every lesson.
In my spare time, I love playing volleyball and staying active. It’s a great way to have fun with friends!
In the future, I aspire to become an engineer and work on innovative projects!
coach mohkam
Hi, I'm Mohkam!
What I love most about teaching swimming lessons is watching students develop confidence in the water it’s incredibly rewarding to see their progress as they achieve new milestones.
In my spare time, I enjoy reading, hiking trails, and spending time kayaking. I'm also passionate about volunteering and organizing community events.
I have a dog at home as well as 5 chickens and 4 goats on the family farm.
As for my future aspirations, I’m studying Political Science at UBC and hope to pursue a career that allows me to make a meaningful impact in the community
coach nilly
Hello there!
I’m Nilly, and teaching swimming brings me so much joy. There's nothing quite like helping people of all ages gain confidence and find joy in the water.
In my free time, I enjoy painting and drawing, listening to podcasts, or curling up with a good movie. I also love spending time outdoors, whether it's hiking or hitting the slopes for some skiing whenever I get the chance. And let me not forget my adorable cat, Pishoo, who truly brightens my days and makes for the best company.
Looking ahead, I am eager to further my development as a coach and contribute to initiatives focused on swim safety, to help more individuals feel secure and at ease in the water.
coach nikhil
Hi I'm Nikhil! The thing I love most about teaching swimming lessons is the personalities each kid has. Each kid reacts differently to everything and I love the colour they bring to the lessons. In my spre time I play piano and read and I'm working towards being apart of BC team for Taekwondo. In the future I'd like to be a docter to continue helping people.
coach parvaan
Hi, I'm Parvaan! What I love most about teaching swimming is helping swimmers build confidence and develop skills that can carry over to other areas of their lives. It’s so rewarding to see them progress and grow with each lesson. In my spare time, I enjoy working out, playing basketball, and studying. I'm currently a university student working toward a degree in kinesiology, with future aspirations of becoming an occupational therapist. I’m excited to pursue a career where I can stay active and share my passion for exercise and fitness!
coach porscha
Hello, My name is Porscha!
What I love the most about teaching swimming is seeing my students enjoying their time in the water.
In my spare time I enjoy reading, art, and anything crafty. I also enjoy cooking with friends and family.
In the future I hope to become an art teacher. I want to see how students take the same activity and incorporate their own creativity to create a unique result.
coach queenie
Coach Queenie is a college student working towards a bachelors degree in Linguistics! Queenie is a piano teacher who works with young beginners and does some volunteer work at preschools in her spare time. Coach Queenie can’t wait to show off her amazing teaching skills in her classes!
coach rian
Hi, I'm Rian!
The thing I love most about teaching swimming lessons is seeing the progress kids make with each lesson and gain the confidence needed to enjoy the water safely. In my spare time I love to play volleyball with my team and go on hikes with my family and friends. I have two pets and they are both crusted geckos one is named Crusty and the other is named Berry. In the future I aspire to become an environmental engineer to help solve the worlds climate crisis.
coach Sakya
Coach Sakya aspires to be a pediatrician after University! Coach Sakya loves working with kids and is excited to share her knowledge with her Swim Fins students! We are very lucky to have her!
coach sartaj
Coach Sartaj is in High School who is considering a potential career in Respiratory Therapy! We’re sure the First Aid certification he has recently obtained while doing his Lifesaving and Swim Teaching Certs will be the first stepping stone. He is a great addition to our team!
coach soriyah
Coach Soryiah is so excited to start teaching her students and giving them the best lessons! She is a high school student and is looking forward to putting her leadership skills to action. We are so lucky to have her as part of the Swim Fins family.
coach sophia
Coach Sophia is a High School student who aspires to study Kinesiology and become a professor! Coach Sophia referees for BC Soccer on the weekends for the past 3 years! We are so lucky to have Sophia as part of our team.
coach stephanie
Coach Stephanie is attending her first year of university this coming Fall and is hoping to study science! Coach Stephanie volunteers in her spare time and is passionate about swimming and educating her students. We are so happy to have Stephanie as part of our team!
Coach Tamanna
Hi, I’m Tamanna! The thing I love most about teaching swimming is getting to work with new kids and seeing their skills develop each time. In my free time I like to read and spend time with my family, especially my twin sister. I have one dog who is a mini golden doodle and his name is Marley. He is very energetic and loves people! My goal for the future is to become a Veterinarian as I love animals!
Coach Thanh
Hi, I am Thanh. I love seeing my students gain confidence in the water. Watching kids go from being nervous to swimming independently is extraordinary rewarding. In my free time, I enjoy being active, whether it’s long distance swim or weight lifting at the gym. I also spend time with my little son, either teaching Maths or playing tag with him and his classmates. My today’s goal is to keep growing as a swim instructor and help as many new swimmers as possible feel comfortable in the water. Furthermore, I want to advance my teaching skills so I can be the best instructor possible.
coach tristan
Hey there, I’m coach Tristan!
The thing that I love the most about swim lessons is seeing the kids journey from day 1, and seeing them learn and progress until the last day of lessons. In my spare time I love to workout and play video games. I have one pet, he’s a pomchi (chihuahua, Pomeranian mix), and he is adorable. Unfortunately he is quite feisty and very barky but I love him regardless. My future aspirations are to be a dermatologist! Right now I’m studying kinesiology at UBC, after I get my bachelors, I will pursue medical school and then specialize in dermatology.
coach vanessa
Coach Vanessa is a High School student with aspirations to study science in the University of British Columbia. Vanessa hopes to continue to deliver the best classes to her students for the duration of her studies.
Coach YSA
Hi, I'm Ysa!
The thing I love most about teaching is getting see each student improve every lesson and how confident in the water they become by the end of their lesson.
In my spare time I enjoy listening to music, watching movies and tv shows, and going for walks.
In the future I hope to study business in university, and potentially pursue a career in the film industry.
coach zoe
Coach Zoe is currently in her second year of her undergraduate degree at SFU studying Computer Science. Zoe has tutored kids in Maths and Science throughout highschool and has helped numerous students improve their skills and achieve their goals! Zoe is passionate about water safety and creating a positive learning environment.
coach sekora
Hi, I’m Sekora! My favourite thing about teaching swimming is getting to see the kids progress and the excitement on their faces when they succeed in certain skills. In my free time I like to read or watch movies with my friends and family. In the future I want to go to a university close to home and study law!
coach selma
Hi, I’m Selma!
What I love most about teaching swimming lessons is helping students to improve their skills and feel proud of what they’ve accomplished.
In my spare time I like to explore nature. I usually bring my camera along to work on my photography skills.
I have a bernadoodle named Harvey. He loves going for walks, but he’s terrified of the wind!
In the future I want to become a registered nurse so I that I can help people feel better!
coach simar
Hello, I’m Simar!
The thing I love most about teaching swimming lessons is creating a safe space where the students can overcome their fears and discover the fun of swimming.
In my spare time I like to write stories and poems, and I further like to spend time with my family and friends.
One day I would love to have a bunny and a dog, because animals are so amazing! I love them!
In the future, I aspire to become a lawyer to make a meaningful impact in people's lives through the law and ensure fairness and equality for all.
coach thalia
Coach Thalia is a high school student with a passion for swimming. Thalia also has a passion for piano and has been playing since she was 4! She can’t wait to work closely with her students, passing on her swimming and water safety knowledge.
coach Aaron
Hi, my name is Aaron. What makes me love coaching? It’s the sheer laughter I get to share with students in every class while watching them conquer their fears. Apart from swimming, I am also a pianist in my spare time, not to mention my love for volleyball and badminton. My joyful moments in the pool will forever remain in my memories. Nonetheless, I also aspire to pursue a career in engineering.
COach Adhan
Coach Adhan has big hopes for the future as he hopes to study Engineering, specializing in either mechanical or software engineering. Adhan is in High School and will continue to teach children how to swim with Swim Fins while studying.
coach alana
Hi, I’m Alana
The thing I like most about teaching kids how to swim is seeing them gain more confidence in not only the water but in themselves as well as they develop their swimming skills. In my spare time, I spend a lot of time baking and going on walks. I find that it’s a great way to relax!
I have 3 cats, Bambi, DonDon and Turtle. They’re all super affectionate! In the future, I hope to become a physicist/ mathematician. Both are big areas of interest to me. It’s fascinating how everything around us can be explained by the laws of physics and mathematics!
Coach Alice
Coach Alice is currently studying at Langara College. She is looking to continue her education and acheive her Bachelor’s degree in Education. She is an avid teacher as she also works as a tutor and a learning buddy for her local school kids. She likes to volunteer wherever possible for school events.
coach aly
Coach Aly is heading into his first year of University. He has been a coach for his local community centre and has been reffing for school sporting events over the past 3 years! Coach Aly thinks our Swim to Survive training is the most important aspect of learning to swim, and we couldn't agree more!
Coach Ameet
Coach Ameet is always striving for more as her future aspiration is to continue teaching and become a lifeguard as well as being a swimming instructor. She wants to become a solid and inspiring instructor to people of all ages. She loves working with people, being in the water, and has always been passionate about education.
Coach amy
Coach Amy is a High School student who is hoping to go on and study Science at University after she graduates. Amy loves working with kids and is passionate about teaching them to become the best swimmers!
COACH Arun
Coach Arun has hopes of being a High School teacher and carries his want and love of teaching to each of his classes. Arun has plans to go to University after his final year in Secondary School and continue to teach his students the importance of water safety.
coach ava
Coach Ava is a High School student who wants to go on and study to become a lawyer or a teacher. Ava loves playing volleyball in her spare time. We are so happy to have her as part of the Swim Fins team.
Coach Beck
Coach Beck is a High School student at Lord Byng High School. Beck hopes to go to College or University after school to study Arts or Business. He plans to work with Swim Fins through the remainder of High School and University.
coach braden
Coach Braden is currently a High School student who aspires to work in the medical field in the future. Coach Braden’s recent certificates in lifeguarding and teaching swimming will be put to good use as he ensures every student gets the best out of their classes!
coach brandon
Hello, I’m Brandon!
The thing I love most about teaching swimming lessons is working with my students. I enjoy engaging with them in a playful manner and observing their growth and development. During my free time I like to work on cars. My dream car is a 1991 Honda Beat.
I have 4 pets. A rabbit named BunBun, a dog named Henry, and my 2 birds: a budgie named Blueberry and a cockatiel named Pikachu. As you can tell, I REALLY like birds. In the future, I hope to become a mechanical engineer as I love designing things.
coach chandan
Coach Chandan is a high school student who is passionate about making a difference in people’s lives while doing something that he loves! Chandan can’t wait to share his knowledge and skills with our students. We are so happy to have him as part of the Swim Fins family!
Coach Charis
Coach Charis is a student with a passion for helping and teaching children. Charis previously has worked as an assistant teacher in children's groups as well as reading to the younger children. These skills and attributes, as well as her in depth knowledge of water safety and swimming, have helped make Charis the great coach she is today!
Coach clarke
Coach Clarke has future aspirations to join the coach guard! Coach Clarke has experience teaching swimming to kids and he is excited to share his knowledge with the Swim Fins students!
Coach danika
Hi I’m Danika!
Swimming has been a huge part of most my life and I love sharing my love for the sport by teaching lessons! I was a competitive swimmer for 10 years with Langley Olympians and I also work at another pool doing physio for all different types of abilities. In my spare time I love working on my own physical fitness because that is what i’m most passionate about! I also love playing the electric guitar I have a few different kinds. In the future I hope to do something related to my current jobs and passions😊
Coach Daniel
Hi, I’m Daniel! My favourite part of teaching swimming lessons is seeing my students enjoy the lessons as much as I like teaching them. I believe that swim lessons should not only be beneficial, but also exciting to look forward to! I spend my spare time playing sports. Currently, I play basketball and soccer for my school team. In the future, I am looking to pursue medical school, where I can be a General Practitioner, travelling the world and helping families in need.
Coach Deion
Coach Deion is currently studying at SFU. He has lots of experience with children by babysitting, missions trips, as well as school. As well, he was a music tutor at his school multiple hours a week.
coach diya
Hi, I’m Diya!
Something I love most about teaching swimming is seeing students progression in their swimming abilities and the happiness it brings them when they’ve learned a new skill.
In my spare time, I love to read books and do long distance running.
My goal in the future is to work somewhere in law, more specifically law enforcement or criminal law.
COACH ELLA
Hi, I'm Ella!
The thing I love most about teaching swimming is being able to put a smile on the swimmers faces, help them build confidence and to be able to teach them in a fun and engaging way.
In my spare time, I love to swim competitively, hang out with my friends and watch my favourite shows on Netflix.
I don't have any pets, but I would love to have a dog!
In the future, I aspire to continue in the education path, to be able to help kids learn and continue to put a smile on their faces, whether it is in swimming or in other aspects!
COACH Elyse
Coach Elyse hopes to one day become a registered nurse! Her nurturing ways reflect in her classes towards her students. Elyse has gained all her accreditations and has been a great addition to the team! In her spare time Elyse volunteers with some of the children at her school.
coach gurshaan
Coach Gurshaan is going into his final year of high school and decided to join the Swim Fins family! Coach Gurshaan has worked in the food industry, but found his real passion as a swim coach. We can’t wait to watch Gurshaan grow throughout his teaching career.
Coach gayeon
Coach Gayeon is a very capable student in High School and is very successful in the IB Program. Gayeon hopes to continue her teaching role into the future as she wants to become a school teacher in either Math or Science. She knows the importance of coach/student relationships which is vital in her role here with Swim Fins!
Coach Gurleen
Hi I’m Gurleen!!
I adore teaching and believe that anyone can learn how to swim, no matter their age! I love watching my students grow more and more confident in the water and in themselves, especially after they master a difficult technique. In my spare time, I am usually studying or volunteering in care homes! I am currently attending UBC as a Microbiology and Immunology major, and hope to pursue a future career in healthcare.
Coach Gurmeera
Hi, I’m Gurmeera! The thing that I love most about teaching swimming lessons is the progress in swimmers skills and them gaining confidence. In my free time I enjoy hanging out with friends and family and enjoying the nature BC has to offer! I enjoy working with kids so in the future I hope to work in paediatrics in the health care field.
Coach Gurneet
Hi, I'm Gurneet! What I love most about teaching swimming is helping kids discover their potential in the water and watching their confidence grow with every lesson. There’s something special about seeing them go from hesitant splashes to strong strokes. In my spare time, I enjoy playing soccer and staying active outdoors. I love to go on hikes and backpacking trips with my family. In the future, my goal is to pursue a career that combines my love for sports, coaching, and helping young people thrive—possibly in teaching or another role where I can mentor and inspire others!
Coach Harvey
Coach Harvey is currently a student at the University of British Columbia. He is fluent in 4 languages including English, Mandarin and Korean. Harvey is a member of Scouts Canada and is a cub counsellor for summer camps. Harvey is passionate about swimming and helping as many kids as possible learn to swim.
coach hunar
Coach Hunar is a high school student with a passion for swimming! Hunar is super excited to start teaching lessons and sharing her skills and knowledge. We are so happy to have Hunar as part of the Swim Fins family.
Coach Jasleen
Coach Jasleen attends Earlmeriot Secondary School and hopes to continue her education after school. Jasleen has put in numerous hours volunteering with swim teams. She really enjoys the gratification of teaching swimming to kids.
Coach janey
Hi, I'm Janey!
I love teaching swimming and helping students improve their swimming skills and strokes!
In my spare time, I like to try new restaurants and explore hiking trails. I unfortunately do not have any pets, but I volunteer at several animals shelters where I get to work with parrots, owls, and horses! I aspire to become a veterinarian in the future and share my love for animals!
Coach Jaya
Hi, I'm Jaya! I love to see the look on students faces when they realize they can do something. It’s the most rewarding, precious feeling! In my spare time I like to escape into any type of book. I have 2 dogs, Tango and Violet, they are Kangals and big. They are very loveable and love to meet new people! I am going into university to gain more knowledge in psychology as I’ve been interested in ever since I was young!
coach jayna
Hii, I’m Jayna! Teaching swimming is something I truly enjoy because I love seeing kids light up with excitement, have fun, and stay engaged while learning new skills. Outside of coaching, I spend my free time baking, hanging out with friends, and playing ultimate frisbee on the weekends. In the future I hope to have a job in the field of biology.
Coach Jeevan
Coach Jeevan is a WJ Mouat student who has plentiful experience in childcare. Jeevan has spent time assisting children with homework and entertainment. Her several hundred hours of work in childcare has taught Jeevan how to handle and care for kids and how to get the best out of them.
coach jaya m
Coach Jaya previously worked as a head lifeguard, so water safety is her expertise! Jaya babysits in her free time and loves spending time with kids. We’re sure students will love learning from Jaya as much as she loves teaching them!
coach jonathan
Hi, I'm Jonathan! What I really love about teaching swimming is seeing the swimmers making progress and learning how to swim, because it makes me feel proud and I feel like I did something useful. I like to play chess in my spare time as I am really into chess recently, I think it is very fun and it can develop my logical thinking skills. I don't have any pets, but I wish to have a Labrador Retriever as I like big dogs and they are very friendly. My goals for the future is to go to a good University and hopefully get a good job related to engineering after graduating.
coach keon
Coach Keon is a very motivated member of our team! Keon is a student with aspirations of studying Business at University in the future! Keon is a water lover, as he was introduced to the water at just six months old! He previously attained all of his lifesaving and first aid certifications and has now completed his Swim Teaching Certification.
coach kevin
Hi, I’m Kevin! The thing I love most about teaching swimming lessons is getting to see students fill with happiness and smile on their face as they develop their swimming skills. In my spare time I like to breakdance and sing. I am trying to slowly improve on grooving to the music as I dance. In the future I want to become an architect where I can build houses and draw designs for houses and make a really nice and cozy home!
coach Shepherd
Hello, I’m Shepherd! My favourite thing about teaching swimming is watching kids that were too scared to put their face in and get more and more comfortable in the water. In my spare time, I like to practice the violin as well as go to the gym. For violin, I am working on getting through all my RCM levels. In the future, I hope to do something in the medical field, however I am still not sure what specifically. Something not super hard that can still help a lot of people!
coach kieu-vy
Hi I'm Kieu-Vy!
The thing I love the most about teaching swimming is the smile I am able to put on swimmers faces and seeing how their confidence grows along with them.
In my spare time I like to listen to music and hang out with my amazing friends.
I have one cute and cuddly cat named Bobo. He's a maine-coon and tuxedo mix.
In the future I would love to be occupied in dentistry.
I'd be building confidence like I do in swimming but with smiles instead!
coach lena
Hey, I'm Lena
The thing I love most about teaching swimming is getting to know, not only my students, but also their families. And seeing students develop a love for swimming!
In my free time I enjoy being outside in nature and reading. I don't have any pets, but if I did I think I would like a cat. In the future I hope to finish my early childhood education certificate work teaching preschool.
coach liam
Hi, my name is Liam!
The thing I love most about teaching swimming is watching kids get better and stronger over the weeks. In my spare time I like to go on runs and play basketball! In the future I would like to become a paramedic so I can make the city safer!
coach lien
Hey guys, I’m Lien! The thing I love most about teaching swimming lessons is being able to meet new people and grow a bond with them. Apart from that, I also love seeing others improve with their skills through my help. In my spare time, I like to spend time with my friends and family, or try new things. In the future, I want to become an engineer and create things that can help people in their daily lives.
coach mira
Coach Mira is a High School student who is hoping to go on and study psychology! Mira is a natural at teaching kids. We can’t wait for Mira to put her swim qualifications to great use with the students!
Coach Nathan
Hi, I'm Nathan Liu. I love teaching swimming because I get to help kids learn to stay safe in the water while still having a lot of fun! In my free time, I enjoy going for walks and spending time with my toy poodle, Muffin, who's six years old. For the future, I’m focused on growing my skills as an instructor and helping more kids feel confident in the water.
coach nicole
Coach Nicole is a high school student who is aspiring to go to university and study psychology. Nicole is passionate about water safety and can’t wait to provide the best lessons possible to her students.
coach nico
Hi I’m Nico!
I absolutely love teaching swimming because I get to see the kids have so much fun in the water while progressing in their skills.
In my spare tim, I like to play my instruments. I mainly play piano, bass clarinet, and the alto saxophone. I help younger kids at my school with their instruments too.
I have a white doggy named Fluffy with curly hair. He is absolutely adorable and I love him so much.
In the future, I hope to become a music teacher to help kids find their interest and progress!
coach nya
Hi, I'm Nya!
The thing I love most about teaching swimming is getting to see the kids succeed at skills and putting smiles on their faces! In my spare time I like to go for walks and hang out with family and friends.
I have 2 pets: they are both Kangals' named Tango and Violet. They are very big but super energetic and playful.
In the future, I want to become a high school PE teacher! Working with kids has always been my passion. I love playing fun games and keeping kids active!
coach noah
Hi, I'm Noah! The thing I love most about teaching swimming is seeing the students confidence in the water grow and watching their progression of skills. In my spare time I like to go outside and do lots of biking and skiing. In the future I would like to go into the medical field by being a ski patroller.
Coach Nora
Hi I’m Nora!
My favourite thing about teaching is seeing the students gain new skills and confidence in the water. Outside of teaching I swim for a swim club to further develop my skills. In the future I hope to study medicine at UBC and eventually become a paediatrician.
COACH PATREECE
Coach Patreece has just finished high school and has big aspirations for the future as she hopes to study to be a doctor. Patreece loves to swim and wants to pass her passion and love for it on to others, she has previously volunteered at the YMCA teaching kids how to swim.
coach patrick
Hey there! I'm Patrick, and the thing I enjoy the most about teaching swimming is being able to be beside the students while they learn and continue to develop. Knowing that I can help them while contributing towards their growth is a feeling you can't get anywhere else. Apart from work, I also like to swim both competitively as well as for fun, and I also participate in water polo during the summer. Additionally, I have a pet husky, who I couldn't imagine living without. For the future, my goal is to become an engineer at a top school in Canada, and hopefully change the world for the better.
Coach Prabhvir
Hi there, I’m Prabhvir. My favorite part about teaching swimming is helping swimmers gain lifelong skills whilst watching the smile on their face as they begin to enjoy something new. In my spare time I enjoy playing sports such as basketball and listening to music which is a major part of my life. Although I have no pets currently, I plan on getting either a Pit bull or a German Shepherd in the future as a pet of my choice. In the future I plan on becoming an Orthodontist and help fix smiles.
Coach rabia
Hey, I’m Rabia! The thing that I love most about being a swim coach is my students! I love getting to know each and every person that I teach and being a great role model for them. In my spare time, I love to go workout or stay in and spend time with my family. I have one pet, his name is Rosco and he is a Rottweiler! He looks a bit scary but he's a big baby! In my future, I plan on becoming a Travel Nurse. This is my dream as I can travel and help others at the same time!
Coach Rajmitt
Coach Rajmitt is an avid volunteer in his community. He has volunteered for the city of Delta as well as the Surrey school district teaching swimming lessons and other extracurricular activities. He loves to swim and has been doing it all his life. His dreams are to go to University and study Criminology in hopes of becoming a police officer.
coach ryan
Hi, I'm Ryan!
My favourite things about teaching swimming (and teaching in general!) has to be watching the students grow as swimmers, learning to be safe and have fun in the water.
I often spend my spare time practicing Karate and kickboxing, and swimming recreationally.
We recently got a pet Border Collie puppy name Ollie. He's very cute and loves playing, but can be a little shy sometimes.
In the future, I'd like to become a family physician or pediatrician.
Coach rylee
Hi, I'm Rylee! My favourite part about teaching swimming is getting to know all the new faces, and sharing a bond with them, while fostering a love for swimming. In my spare time, I enjoy video editing, running track for my school team, and playing basketball. In the future, my goal is to pursue a career in dentistry, and hopefully make a difference, in post-secondary education.
coach rishi
Hi, I am Rishi!
The thing I love most about teaching swimming lessons is getting to see how my students improve from the start of the sessions to the end. In my spare time I enjoy playing soccer, and coaching soccer. I also enjoy hiking and spending time with my friends and family. In the future I wish to become a physiotherapist, because I have had to deal with injuries, and going to physiotherapy has helped me a lot, so I wish to help others in the same way.
Coach Sahara
Coach Sahara is in her senior year of high school and hopes to study medicine at University next year. She is a keen basketball player and has represented her school at a provincial level. Sahara enjoys helping and working with others.
COACH SELINA
Coach Selina is currently enrolled in SFU and hopes to eventually get into medicine. Selina did competitive swimming for 6 years and assisted in coaching many practices. She loves working with kids, sharing her love and passion for swimming with them. We are glad to have her on the Swim Fins team.
coach xeo
Coach Xeo has just graduated High School and has decided Swim Fins is the next step for him. Xeo has previously volunteered working with children and is excited to work closely with his students passing on all his swimming and water safety knowledge.
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