Western Aquatic Academy offers a range of high-performance, competitive
and fitness squad programs at AquaPulse, Saratoga Club & Werribee Outdoor Pool.
Our team of qualified coaches has developed an inclusive program for members of the Western Aquatic Academy Swimming Team.
THE ACADEMY’S TEAM OF QUALIFIED COACHES FOCUSES ON
COMPETITIVE SWIMMING
WATER
POLO
TRIATHLON OPEN WATER
RECREATIONAL FITNESS
SPECIALIST
ADVANCED
SQUAD PROGRAM
The first step in joining our squad program is a five to ten-minute assessment at AquaPulse to determine the most suitable squad level for your needs.
AQUAPULSE
80–82 Derrimut Road, Hoppers Crossing
SARATOGA CLUB
30 Tackle Dr, Point Cook
WERRIBEE OUTDOOR POOL
Chirnside Park
220 Watton St, Werribee
COACHES
PAUL TAYLOR
QUALIFICATIONS
– Nationally Accredited ASCTA Silver Licence Coach
– Bachelor of Education (Physical Education Major)
– Completed Open Water and SWD extension courses
COACHING / TEACHING EXPERIENCE
– WAA Coaching Director since 2017
– Altona Swimming Club Coaching Director 2012-2021
– Wyndham City Swimming Club Coaching Director 2006-2017
– Wyndham City Swimming Club Head Coach 2006-2013
(seven years at National Age/Open level) and Club Coach 1995-2004
– Five years as a swimming teacher/coordinator
– Physical Education specialist/classroom teacher since 2001
SWIMMING BACKGROUND
– Swam competitively with the Werribee Swimming Club for fourteen years
– Metro West and Wyndham City Swimming Club Life Member
– Swam at Club, District, State and National level
– Also competed in open water swimming, triathlon and water polo
CURRENTLY COACHING
Paul directs the WAA squads at Maribyrnong (Maribyrnong Aquatic Centre and VU Footscray) and Wyndham (AquaPulse and Saltwater)
ARIANA CHASE
QUALIFICATIONS
– Nationally Accredited Swimming Australia Development Coach
– Currently completing a Diploma of Visual Arts at RMIT
COACHING / TEACHING EXPERIENCE
– WAA (AquaPulse Branch) Squad Coach since 2017
– WAA (Saltwater Branch) Squad Coach since 2021
– WAA Ocean Clinics Coach since 2017
SWIMMING BACKGROUND
– Swam competitively with the Wyndham City Swimming Club for nine years
– Swam at Club, District and State Level
– Victorian LC & SC medallist in the 200m Butterfly
CURRENTLY COACHING
Ariana coaches the National, State/State Youth, District, Fitness/Multi Sport, Junior Talent, Competition Development and Mini Squads at AquaPulse
GOWTHAM REDDY
QUALIFICATIONS
– Nationally Accredited Swimming Australia Development Coach
– Currently completing Certificate 3 & 4 in Fitness and Performance Nutrition Level 1
– Nationally Accredited Austswim Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety and Teacher of Competitive Swimming
– Masters in Construction Management
COACHING / TEACHING EXPERIENCE
– Coaching and administration at Dolphin Aquatics (India) 2019-2020
– Teaching swimming at Saltwater Swim School Point Cook 2020-current
– Teaching swimming at Jump Swim School (Lara) 2020-2022
SWIMMING BACKGROUND
– Swam competitively for Dolphin Aquatics (one of the top swimming clubs in India) for ten years. Represented the club in many State level competitions and won numerous medals (gold, silver, and bronze).
– Finalist in main events at All India National Competition. Won a bronze medal at All India National Meet.
– Played All India School Games for six years and was the top four in most events.
– Won many medals at India South Zone Competitions for four years (silver and bronze).
CURRENTLY COACHING
Gowtham will be teaching/coaching the Learn to Swim and WAA squads at Saltwater.
Gowtham will be coaching the Development, Fitness/Recreational and Performance Squads at AquaPulse
JOEUEL CRUZ
QUALIFICATIONS
– Info to come
COACHING / TEACHING EXPERIENCE
– Info to come
SWIMMING BACKGROUND
– Info to come
CURRENTLY COACHING
– Info to come
VINCE TAYLOR
QUALIFICATIONS
– Nationally Accredited Teacher of Competitive Strokes
COACHING / TEACHING EXPERIENCE
– WAA (AquaPulse Branch) Coach since 2018
SWIMMING BACKGROUND
– Administrative member of Werribee Amateur Swimming & Lifesaving Club & Wyndham City Swimming Club for 30 years
– Werribee & Wyndham City Swimming Club President for 26 years
– Wyndham City Swimming Club Life Member
– Metro West President for 8 years
– Metro West Life Member
– Western Aquatic Academy Swimming Team President since its inception in 2017
CURRENTLY COACHING
Vince coaches the Mini Squad at AquaPulse