Meet the Coaches
Our coaches have cumulative decades of experiences teaching and coaching swimming. Our aquatics team upmost priority is to ensure our swimmers' safety above all else. Our coaches all fully qualified lifeguards, it is Cognita policy to have an additional lifeguard on duty with the coaches when classes, trainings, and practices are in session.
Aquatics Director
Waleed Nagy
Experience:
Lived in Egypt – Saudi Arabia
21 years experience as Swim Coach
Established the swimming program at Dhahran Ahliyya Schools
( International Program ) , Saudi Arabia.
Coach of Schlumberger Company swim team (Blue Marlins).
Technical Director of the Eagles Swim Club, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.
Qualifications:
Master of Sports Health Sciences –Sports injuries and rehabilitation 2012, Faculty of Physical Education , Helwan University , Cairo, EgyptEnglish Language Diploma, Cambridge University, Ministry of Education, Saudi Arabia
B.SC of Physical Education w/honors, 2001, Faculty of Physical Education , Helwan University , Cairo
English Language Diploma, Cambridge University, Ministry of Education, Saudi Arabia
Walid’s goal as Aquatics Director is to help students make sport an integral part of their daily lives, enjoy sportsmanship, teamwork, and discover and support athletic talent. They will learn how to face the audience with confidence. In addition to strengthening the international mindset of students and acceptance of others through a variety of activities, programs and organization of tournaments so that they can make a meaningful contribution to their community, while at the same time gaining practical experience in a new environment.
Deputy Aquatics Director
Sami Medjkouah
Experience:
20 Years Swimming Experience (incl. Water Polo)
ASCA (American Coaching Swimming Assocation) Level 1, 2 & 3
Open & Rescue PADI Diver
National Canadian Lifeguard
Qualifications:
BS.c Kinesiology
University of New Brunswick Fredericton
Sami's goal is to share his international experience in establishing a strong aquatics mind set, while experiencing as much fun as possible. He is looking forward help grow the ISHCMC Aquatics team to its maximum potential.
Secondary Swim Coach
Luan Mai
Experience:
8 years of at ISHCMC teaching L2SP and coaching
Achievements:
12 years participated in HCMC swim team
15 years member of Vietnam National Water polo team
Qualification:
American Red Cross:
. Lifeguarding Instructor
. Water Safety Instructor
Swim America Certificate
Bachelor Degree (HCMC University of Sports)
Australian Swimming Coach and Teachers Association
American Swimming Coach Association
Primary Swim Coach
Dung Nguyen
Experience:
20 years of teaching and coaching swimming; 11th year at ISHCMC
10 year Coach “FIN SWIMMING & SWIMMING ” for HCMC SWIMMING TEAM
Qualification:
American Red Cross swim instructor
American Red Cross lifeguard instructor
AUSTSWIM
FINA Certificate
University degree and sport
Primary Swim Coach
Nhan Vo
Experience:
10 plus years of teaching and coaching in international school; 4th year at ISHCMC
3 years member of the Vietnam National Water polo team
Qualification:
Aust swim license (Teaching of Swimming and water Safety)
Ascta license (Teaching of Competitive Swimming)
College of Khoi Viet Tourism School
Primary Lifeguard
Binh Luu Thanh
Certified lifeguard from American Red Cross
9th year at ISHCMC
Secondary Lifeguard
Tinh Vo
4rd year at ISHCMC
Certified lifeguard from American Red Cross
17 years in HCMC swim team
10 years in Vietnam National Water polo team