OUR TEAM

MICHELLE SLADE

Managing Director with over 20 years of trajectory, Michelle gained her experience in the UK. She is an ASA Club coach, level 2 swimming teacher and Swim England tutor. Given her background and expertise in sports science, Michelle teaches and coaches all levels.

RAY GILBURT

A vastly experienced swimming teacher and coach. He is ASA level 2 qualified and has an official certificate in race timekeeping, judging and starter. Ray possesses a background in sports and physical education from the UK and still competes in crossfit and on the rugby field here in Dubai.

ALISON SHERRY

Alison is a level 2 qualified instructor and has been teaching swimming in Dubai for 9 years. Her passion is the L2S programme and getting them ready to move up to the higher levels.

She is a mom if 2 and an avid CrossFit fan.

MARK ELY TAPIT

An experienced Swimming Instructor and Coach. Certified ASCA level 1 and 2. Mark Ely, a Physical Education student was a varsity swimmer back in his college days and has been participating in swimming competitions from his early age.

JUN

He was a varsity player when he was in college. He participates in underwater hockey and open water competitions. He is one of the qualified ASCA level 2 swimming instructors with 5 years of lifeguard experience. His passion to being a good coach pushes him to teach young swimmers to achieve their potential, and reach there goals.

MAAN SAPIDA

Originally from The Philippines, Mann is a qualified ASA Level 2 swimming teacher. Following her qualification, she developed her ability to work with the children in her role as an assistant PE Teacher at Raffles World Academy, Dubai.

FREDRICK KURE

He is a highly experienced swimming teacher with ASA level 2 qualification. He works with both children and adults. He is also a qualified lifeguard and has a valid National Resque Award for Swimming Teachers and Coaches certificate (NRASTC). He has a background as a fitness trainer. His hobbies are swimming, bodybuilding and traveling.

MARK SHELDRICK

Mark is a UKCC Level 3 coach who has consistently produced high level swimmers in a range of events. His athletes have won medals at various national competitions in the UK and have achieved international honours both in the pool & open water. He has also worked with international standard triathletes. Mark has coached at an international level for England and participated in the ASA Advanced Coaching Programme. As a swimmer, Mark swam for the City of Birmingham Swimming Club before moving to the City of Coventry to train in their elite squad.

KIM LAWRENCE

Kim has 20 years’ experience teaching swimming and holds ASA qualifications in teaching infants, children and adults. She specialises in teaching young children and babies but enjoys coaching at all levels. Kim’s passion is helping children overcome fear and anxiety around water and for them to have fun whilst learning to be safe in the water.

WILMORN ICASENCIA

Wil is former college varsity swimmer with 15 years experience as a national and international competitive swimmer. Wil’s greatest strength is his ability to motivate swimmers of all ages and is able to both teach and coach. He holds a Level 2 Swim England teaching qualification, along with a Level 2 coaching qualification from the American Swimming Coaches Association. Wil is also a certified swimming and beach lifeguard.

VIVIAN CALIWAN

Vivian is a result-oriented swimming professional with over 17 years of experience spanning swimming coaching, lifeguarding, First Aid, BLS (Basic Life Support) and DRASSA. Vivian can teach from ages 6 months onwards and also has experience with teaching people of determination, along with swimming therapy for pregnant women, people with scoliosis or people recovering from stroke.