Passionate Coaches
SHAUQIE AZIZ
FOUNDER, MYSWIM COACHING
Every great team has an origin story. For MySwim Coaching, it begins with Shauqie Aziz.
At 15, before most Malaysians had even heard of open-water swimming, Shauqie swam solo across the Penang North Channel , a feat that earned him the Malaysia Book of Records title "The Youngest to Swim the Longest Distance." That same pioneering spirit became the foundation of MySwim Coaching.
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A SwimSmooth.com Certified Coach with a gift for teaching, Shauqie guided swimmers through every stage - Learn to Swim, Stroke Correction, Triathlon , and shared his expertise across borders, running clinics in Singapore, Jakarta, London, and Perth.
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Today, Shauqie has handed the reins to Alyce Ooi and Chiee Leong. He may have stepped away from the pool deck, but his philosophy endures in every MySwim session: that with the right coaching, anyone can learn to own the water.
Achievements:
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Malaysia Book of Records — "Youngest to Swim the Longest Distance," 10km Open Water Solo Swim (2006–07)
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Penang Sports Award — Mutiara Award (2006)
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2nd Place — 5km Bali Ocean Swim (Adults 18–35), 2016
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8th Place Overall — 6.5km Penang International Cross Channel Swim (2016)
CHIEE LEONG
COACH & CO - OWNER
Coach Chiee Leong is passionate about swimming and enjoys sharing the love of the sport with others. With the background in the engineering field, he is patient, encouraging and has strong analytical skills to help the beginners to achieve their goals and reach their full potential in the water.
Chiee Leong runs the Triathlon Swim Squad, coaches Stroke Correction and Learn to Swim for adults. He is a certified coach by the World Open Water Swimming Association (WOWSA) Level 3 and a certified lifesaver (Bronze Medallion) by the Life Saving Society of Malaysia (LSSM).
ALYCE OOI
HEAD COACH & CO - OWNER
Coach Alyce Ooi Lee Tze is a highly driven swimmer and multisport athlete whose determination is fueled by her own initial struggles with swimming. She took part in her first triathlon in 2015 but was one of the last to come out of the water. Determined to improve, she joined MySwim where marking the start of a new chapter in her journey.
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With the right guidance, she went on to clinch podium positions at several races such as the Penang International Cross Channel Swim 2018, 10KM Thailand Swimathon 2018, and the Port Dickson International Triathlon 2020, among many others. She was also featured in Gayatravel Magazine for her performance at the Tanjung Rhu Swimfest 2016, further highlighting her presence in the open water swimming scene. Full record here
Her newfound love for swimming and desire to influence others inspired her to take up coaching. She is well known for guiding adult swimmers from beginner levels to advanced open water performance. Her coaching philosophy is simple: with belief in oneself, patience, and consistency, anyone can swim to their best potential.
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Get to know Coach Alyce in her interview with ToughASIA here.
Alyce is a swim coach cum triathlon coach. She runs the Triathlon Swim Squad, coaches Stroke Correction and Learn to Swim for adults. Her additional specialization is in aquaphobia and youth development.
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Training:
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World Triathlon Certified Coach – Level 1 (Korea)
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American Swimming Coaches Association (ASCA) Certified Coach – Level 3
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World Open Water Swimming Association (WOWSA) Certified Coach - Level 3
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Certified Lifesaver by the International Lifesaving Federation (ILS)
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Certified Lifesaving Instructor by the Lifesaving Society of Malaysia (LSSM)
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Participant at Swim Smooth Coach Education Course (Sydney, 2019)
IZHAR JALIL
COACH
Coach Izhar Jalil is an active triathlete since 2018. Training for triathlon swims constantly challenged his limits and the journey changed his life. This led him to leave his 10 year career in the oil & gas industry to inspire others to discover their true potential through swimming.
Izhar runs the Triathlon Swim Squad, coaches Stroke Correction and Learn to Swim for adults. He has a National Swimming Coaching Certificate and is a certified lifesaver (Bronze Medallion) by the Life Saving Society of Malaysia (LSSM).
SARAH ANTOLINI
COACH
Sarah Antolini has spent a lifetime immersed in the water, from her first swims as a child to her deep devotion to open-water adventures — a place where she finds both tranquility and excitement among its ever-changing rhythms. With over a decade of swimming experience, Sarah began her journey instructing young swimmers and now specializes in empowering adults through Myswim. She believes swimming is for everyone and is passionate about helping her clients discover comfort, confidence, and a whole new perspective on the water. Above all, Sarah’s goal is to inspire each swimmer to fall in love with their aquatic journey, whatever their motivation or starting point may be.
Sarah coaches Stroke Correction and Learn To Swim for adults. She is a certified coach by the World Open Water Swimming Association (WOWSA) Level 1 and a certified lifesaver (Bronze Medallion) by the Life Saving Society of Malaysia (LSSM).
