Passionate Coaches
ALYCE OOI
HEAD COACH
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.
She has continued to perform at a high level through 2025, achieving multiple podium finishes in major open water events, including 1st place in her age group and 4th overall female at the Langkawi Swim Fest, 1st in age group and 3rd overall female at Sabah Oceanman, and 1st in age group and 2nd overall female at Perhentian.
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).
CHIEE LEONG
COACH
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).
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 coaching 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.
This draft celebrates Sarah’s lifelong connection with swimming, her evolution as a coach, and her commitment to fostering a welcoming environment for adult learners.
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).
