Western Aquatic Academy offers a range of high performance, competitive
and fitness squad programs at Saltwater Swim School.
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 Saltwater to determine the most suitable squad level for your needs.
SALTWATER SWIM SCHOOL
165 Saltwater Promenade, Point Cook
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 to 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)
KHOA LE
QUALIFICATIONS
– Nationally Accredited Teacher of Competitive Strokes
– Nationally Accredited Austswim Swimming and Water Safety Teacher
– Bachelor of Health Sciences/Master of Podiatric Practice
COACHING / TEACHING EXPERIENCE
– WAA (Saltwater Branch) Squad Coach since 2019
– WAA (MAC Branch) Squad Coach since 2018
– WAA (VU Footscray Branch) Squad Coach since 2021
– MAC Learn to Swim Teacher since 2014
– Melbourne University Swimming Instructor since 2017
– Swimming Instructor at East Keilor Leisure Centre 2013-2015
– Maribyrnong Swimming Coach 2013
SWIMMING BACKGROUND
– Swam competitively with the Maribyrnong Swimming Club 2008-2012
– Swam at Club, District, State level and National Level
– 2010 Victorian State Age Champion
– Victorian State Medallist in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
– Australian Age Medallist in 2010
CURRENTLY COACHING
Khoa coaches the higher level Learn to Swim and the WAA squads at Saltwater
ANGELA CHENG
QUALIFICATIONS
– Nationally Accredited Austswim Swimming and Water Safety Teacher
– Enrolled to complete the Swimming Australia Development Coaching Course (previously Bronze Licence) in July 2021
– Certificate in Montessori Early Childhood Education
– Bachelor of Fine Arts – The University of Pennsylvania
COACHING / TEACHING EXPERIENCE
– WAA (MAC Branch) Squad Coach since February 2021
– Learn to Swim teacher with Brimbank Council since 2018
– Head Teacher – Lane & International Montessori Schools in Philadelphia, USA 2003-2017
– Primary School Teacher – DS Primary School in Shanghai, China 1992-1994
SWIMMING BACKGROUND
– Swam competitively (in China) at Club, District and State Level
CURRENTLY COACHING
Angela coaches the District, Fitness/Multi Sport, Junior Talent and Competition Development Squads at MAC
ARIANA CHASE
QUALIFICATIONS
– Nationally Accredited Teacher of Competitive Strokes
– Enrolled to complete the Swimming Australia Development Coaching Course (previously Bronze Licence) in July 2021
– 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