Coaches
Chiee Leong
CO-OWNER
• World Open Water Swimming Association (WOWSA) Certified Coach – Level 3 • Certified Lifesaving Instructor by the Lifesaving Society of Malaysia (LSSM)
Coach Chiee Leong is a passionate swimmer who enjoys sharing his love for the sport and helping others become more confident in the water. His interest in coaching comes from the belief that swimming is not only an important life skill, but also a sport that can improve a person’s fitness, confidence and overall well-being.
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With a background in engineering, he brings a calm, systematic and analytical approach to every lesson. He observes each swimmer’s technique, identifies areas for improvement, and breaks complex movements down into simple, manageable steps, so beginners can understand their mistakes without feeling overwhelmed.
Patient and encouraging, he understands that every swimmer learns at a different pace. He creates a supportive environment where students feel comfortable asking questions, facing their fears, and trying again without pressure — adapting his approach to each person’s ability, confidence and goals.
Coach Chiee Leong is especially passionate about helping beginners achieve progress they once thought was impossible. He believes that with the right guidance and a positive mindset, anyone can learn to swim and reach their full potential.
Coach Chiee Leong runs Swim Squad, and coaches Stroke Correction and Learn to Swim for adults. He holds a Malaysia Aquatic (MAS) Swimming Coach certification (Level 1), is a certified coach with the World Open Water Swimming Association (WOWSA Level 3), and is a certified lifesaver (Bronze Medallion) with the Life Saving Society of Malaysia (LSSM).
Coach Alyce Ooi 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 Coaching, 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.
Get to know Coach Alyce in her interview with ToughASIA here.
Coach Alyce is a swim coach cum triathlon coach. She runs Swim Squad, and coaches Stroke Correction and Learn to Swim for adults. Her additional specialisation is in aquaphobia and youth development.
ALYCE OOI
CO-OWNER
• World Triathlon Certified Coach – Level 1 (Korea) • American Swimming Coaches Association (ASCA) Certified Coach – Level 3 • World Open Water Swimming Association (WOWSA) Certified Coach – Level 3 • Certified Lifesaver by the International Lifesaving Federation (ILS) • Certified Lifesaving Instructor by the Lifesaving Society of Malaysia (LSSM) • Participant at Swim Smooth Coach Education Course (Sydney, 2019)
Izhar Jalil
Coach
Coach Izhar is an adult swimming coach with MySwim Coaching, specialising in open water and triathlon. To him, swimming isn’t just about becoming faster — it’s about becoming more confident, capable and comfortable in the water.
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He has coached swimmers with every kind of story — first-timers, those correcting years-old stroke habits, and many preparing for their first open-water race or triathlon. His approach is simple: understand where each swimmer is, identify what’s holding them back, and guide them toward where they want to go.
He believes in building the foundation before chasing performance. The pool offers a controlled environment to develop technique, breathing and rhythm, but open water is unpredictable — waves, currents and changing conditions mean swimmers need awareness, adaptability and safety skills before stepping beyond the pool.
Coach Izhar works with adult swimmers of all levels, from beginners overcoming water anxiety to triathletes and IRONMAN participants preparing for race day. Whatever the goal — a first 50 metres or a first open-water swim — the starting point is always the same: understand your current ability, then build from there.
For him, coaching is about more than technique — it’s patience, discipline, trust and consistency. Progress doesn’t always look like a faster time; sometimes it’s simply being less afraid, breathing more comfortably, or having the confidence to enter the water alone.
Coach Izhar runs Swim Squad, and coaches Stroke Correction and Learn to Swim for adults. He holds a National Swimming Coaching Certificate and is a certified lifesaver (Bronze Medallion) by the Life Saving Society of Malaysia (LSSM).
Coach Sarah 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.
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With over a decade of swimming experience, Coach Sarah began her journey instructing young swimmers and now specialises in empowering adults through MySwim Coaching. 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, Coach Sarah’s goal is to inspire each swimmer to fall in love with their aquatic journey, whatever their motivation or starting point may be.
Coach Sarah coaches 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).
