Our approach

To create a progressive swimming program with clearly defined levels and a structure which enables our swimmers to develop at their own pace. We aim to celebrate each and every milestone to support the swimmer build on both confidence and ability.

Our team

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.

Our teachers and coaches come from a variety of backgrounds and are all qualified ASA from level 2 through to level 4. We have taken the well structured UK ASA swimming program, added more flexibility to allow for the earlier water introduction for children based in the Middle East. Our program accommodates swimmers of all abilities in an inclusive environment to reach their potential in the water!

Martin J Mc Gann

Martin hails from Dublin, Ireland, and brings with him over 30 years of swim and Triathlon coaching experience.He has coached swimmers to the European Youth Olympics, European Juniors, Youth and Senior Commonwealth Games, World Juniors, World Championships. He has also coached a Triathlete to the Olympics.In 2017, he was named the Swim Ireland Pathway Performance Coach of the Year.

He joins Aquatix with a passion to coach our squad swimmers to greater heights.

Paul Murphy

Originally from Ireland, Paul is a qualified level 2 teacher. Member of the original Aquatix launch team, he is quite familiar with Dubai and the swimming scene. In addition to the excellent work in the L2S program, Paul also enjoys supporting the younger squad members in training

Claire Braid

I have been swimming for as long as I can remember. I grew up in the town of Durban on the Indian Ocean, in beautiful South Africa. I swum competitively throughout high school and club levels. I have also competed in the Pink is Punk Aquathlon here in Dubai to help raise breast cancer awareness. One of my biggest accomplishments is competing and finishing the Midmar Mile, one of the worlds longest and toughest swims.

I am a qualified Swim America swimming instructor with 8 years  of teaching experience. I am confident that I can help people of all ages learn an important life skill that they may come to enjoy and pass on themselves.

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.

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Jeron Canlas

Originally from the Philippines, Jeron is qualified ASA Level 2 teacher. With over 7 years teaching in the UAE, he is passionate about his work and we regularly positive feedback from parents and children about his lessons

Christian Mantea

Christian has more than 15 years of experience in aquatic teaching, training and coaching. Although very good with the little ones, being a father himself, his passion is in the competitive side. Qualified in his native France and then developed his knowledge further in the UK with ASA Level 1 & 2