Silverfin
PROFESSIONAL SWIMMING COACH
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About
Highly experienced Swimming Coach with 10+ years of progressive experience in competitive coaching, water safety management, and schools in Lagos, B.Sc.
Physical
Education (Uniform 2015). Founder & Head of Operations at Silverfin Swimming Co. (2021-Present) leading a team of 15+ coaches.
Certified Nigerian Aquatic
Federation (2022) & Nigerian Red Cross First Aid/CPR (2021). Proven expertise in school swim programs, child safety management, and developing swimmers from beginner to competitive level.
Experience
Founder, Head Coach & Head of Operations at Silverfin Swimming Co. (2021-01 – Present)
- Founded Silverfin Swimming Co. in 2021
- Lead a team of 15+ coaching staff
- Serve 100+ private clients, estates and schools with custom programs
- Design competitive & water safety curriculums, oversee safety protocols
- Mentored coaches including Hadassah Joseph-Abacus (now at Greensprings School)
Swimming Instructor / Lifeguard at Jacob Mews Estate, Lagos (2021-01 – 2026-01)
- Provide daily swim instruction and lifeguard duties for estate residents
- Maintain pool hygiene, safety standards and emergency readiness
- Train children and adults, from non-swimmers to advanced levels
- Manage weekly swim sessions for residents
Head Coach at Herel Swim Club (2023-12 – 2023-10)
- Appointed Head Coach for Herel Swim Club at Herel Play Ikoyi
- Developed competitive training program for club members and kids
- Organized swim meets, assessments and stroke correction sessions
Head Coach at Ivory Exclusive Hotels, Anthony, Lagos (2021-08 – 2021-10)
- Led swimming operations and coaching at hotel pool facility
- Trained guests, members and children, managed pool safety
Swim Instructor & Assistant Head Coach at Easy Swimming Concept, Lagos (2014-01 – 2021-01)
- Coached several schools including Hopescotech School, Amville School, etc.
- Trained children and adults at competitive levels
- Taught freestyle, breaststroke, backstroke, butterfly techniques
- Assisted Head Coach with training plans, competitions and assessments
Education
B.Sc. in Physical Education – University of Horin, Kwara State (2015 – 2015)
SSCE – Ransome Kuti Memorial Senior Grammar School (2009 – 2009)

