Our experienced and qualified coaches are truly the backbone of our team. We emphasize and make it a priority to recruit the best and most caring coaches who are passionate about passing on their knowledge.
As a parent herself, Janet knows the joy, importance and difficulties of raising a child. Although being a parent consists of many different responsibilities than coaching, both roles possess a degree of overlap, namely guidance. With over 18+ years of coaching experience, Janet’s compassion and teaching experiences will enable students to maintain a positive mindset – even when things get difficult!
Coaching Experience
- Swimming Coach (2000-Present)
- South China Athletic Association
- Marymount Primary School Swimming team Head coach(2002 – 2017)
- St Stephen’s College Preparatory School Swimming team (2005-2010)
- Diocesan Boys School Primary Division (2005-2010)
- New Method College Swimming team head coach (2003-2005)
Qualifications
- Swimming Teacher (Hong Kong Amateur Swimming Association 2000-2020)
- Level 2 Swimming Coach certificate (Hong Kong Amateur Swimming Association)
- The American Swimming Coaches Association’s Certification for Level 2 Stroke School
- International Bronze Coaching Certificate (Australian Swimming Coaches & Teachers Association)
- Water polo Official Training Course (Hong Kong Amateur Swimming Association)
- Pool Aquatic Leader Rescue Award – The Hong Kong Life Saving Society
Professional athletic participation
- South China Athletic Association Swimming Team (1994-2001)
- Asian Age Group Swimming 1998
- The 21st Universiade 2001 Beijing
- Hong Kong Water Polo Team (2007-2012)
- All China Games 2009-2011
Languages
- English
- Cantonese
- Mandarin
As an avid athlete himself, Ivan is an extremely active and enthusiastic individual. Ivan understands the importance of maintaining a healthy and balanced lifestyle and hopes to share this mindset with his students. He is incredibly passionate about working with children and is always patient.
Coaching Experience
- Swim Coach (2011-Present)
- South China Athletic Association
- Learn-to-swim swim class
- Perform competitive training
- Adult Swim class
Qualifications
- Swimming Teacher – Hong Kong Amateur Swimming Association (2012-2020)
- The American Swimming Coaches Association’s Certification for Level 2 Stroke School
- The American Swimming Coaches Association’s Certification for Level 3 Physiology School
- International Bronze Coaching Certificate – Australian Swimming Coaches & Teachers Association
- Swimming Coach Certificate (Level 2) – Hong Kong Amateur Swimming Association
- Certificate of Swimming Official – Hong Kong Amateur Swimming Association
- Pool Aquatic Leader Rescue Award – The Hong Kong Life Saving Society
Professional athletic participation
- Hong Kong Water Polo Team (2006-2011)
- 2010 Guangzhou Asian Game (Water Polo)
- South China Athletic Association Swimming Team (2000-2006)
Languages
- English
- Cantonese
- Mandarin
Coach Zhang who was the coach of Former Olympic Swimmer – Alex Fong and four-time Olympian Stephanie Au to be the consultant of HKSA’s swim team, for planning and arranging team training, technique training and competition. Under the guidance of coach Zhang, we believe that youth talented swimmer would be groomed representing the school on behalf on Hong Kong on world stage.
Coach Zhang, the former outstanding swimmer of China National Swimming Team, broke the national record of China of 100m butterfly. He was also selected as ‘Coach of the Year’ of Hong Kong Swimming Coaches Association in 1998, 2007, 2015, 2018 and 2019.


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Prerequisite | None |
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Class Size | 1 : 3 |
Age | 3 years to 3 years and 11 months |
Duration | 55 minutes |
Cost | $ 310 / session |
CHARACTERISTICS
- Parent and child bonding
- Repeat and practice child submersion and floatation towards the pool wall
- Build on water confidence
- Teach unaided swimming from 1-3 metres
* Due to COVID-19 situation, HKSA reserves the right to adjust the schedule when necessary. Please contact us to reconfirm your schedule.
Prerequisite | Able to swim 50m Backstroke, Freestyle and Breaststroke |
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Class Size | 1 : 10 |
Age | Ability based |
Duration | 55 minutes |
Cost | $ 230 / session |
Characteristics
- Introduction to proper Butterfly form and technique including a 25-metre swim
- Continuing to build endurance and stamina
- Swim up to 100-metres Freestyle and Breaststroke
- Continuing to focus on technique and form
- Progression of diving techniques
- Progression of tumble turning techniques
* Due to COVID-19 situation, HKSA reserves the right to adjust the schedule when necessary. Please contact us to reconfirm your schedule.
Prerequisite | None |
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Class Size | 1 : 4 |
Age | 4+ years |
Duration | 55 minutes |
Cost | $ 290 / session |
Characteristics
- Basic entry and exit of the pool
- Water safety, confidence and comfort (E.g. blowing bubbles with mouth/nose)
- Finding the wall
- Picking up underwater objects
- Basic flotation skills: star fish
- Self rescue by kicking and flipping from the wall
- Introduce Freestyle kick: up to 15-metres with the aid of noodle float
- Introduce coordinated Backstroke: swim 25-metres or more
* Due to COVID-19 situation, HKSA reserves the right to adjust the schedule when necessary. Please contact us to reconfirm your schedule.
Prerequisite | Able to swim 25m Backstroke |
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Class Size | 1 : 5 |
Age | Ability based |
Duration | 55 minutes |
Cost | $ 270 / session |
Characteristics
- Progression of Beginner 1
- Pushing off from the bottom of the pool to the water surface
- Self rescue from diving
- Introduce coordinated Freestyle: swim 25-metres or more
- Introduce coordinated Backstroke: swim 50-metres or more
- Engage in realistic drills for water rescue scenarios
* White plain t-shirt is necessary for water rescue drills practise. Due to COVID-19 situation, HKSA reserves the right to adjust the schedule when necessary. Please contact us to reconfirm your schedule.
Prerequisite | Able to swim 25m Backstroke |
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Class Size | 1 : 5 |
Age | Ability based |
Duration | 55 minutes |
Cost | $ 270 / session |
Characteristics
- Progression of Beginner 1
- Pushing off from the bottom of the pool to the water surface
- Self rescue from diving
- Introduce coordinated Freestyle: swim 25-metres or more
- Introduce coordinated Backstroke: swim 50-metres or more
- Engage in realistic drills for water rescue scenarios