Instructors
Brock
Combining passion and work, our dedicated swim instructor Brock brings a unique perspective to his teaching. With a background in top flight open water swimming, Surf Life saving and pool competition, he strives to improve and inspire especially our intermediate and advanced swimmers.
Brock holds current qualifications including AUSTSWIM Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety, Towards Competitive Strokes, Bronze Medallion and is an AUSTSWIM Assessor.
He seeks to empower swimmers to break through plateaus and reach new heights through refining technique, building endurance and boosting confidence.
JL
Originally from South Africa, JL brings his swimming experience to his role as an instructor and Technical Specialist at Opal Swim Academy.
With a background in national-level competition and training with the South African swim team, JL holds AUSTSWIM Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety, Towards Competitive Strokes, and Swim Australia Development Coach accreditations.
His expertise lies in technical improvement and achieving results in strength and technique training. JL has had the privilege of working as a State Squad Coach in NSW and is dedicated to helping swimmers of all levels reach their full potential.
Ben
Ben utilises his vast experience in swimming and water polo as a swimming instructor and Youth Specialist at Opal Swim Academy.
Ben’s competitive background lies in water polo; his teaching style, with a focus on strong fundamentals, allows his students to transition into any facet of swimming and water-based sports. He holds current AUSTSWIM Teacher of Swimming and Water safety, Towards Competitive strokes and Infants/Preschool Aquatics qualifications.
His dedication to his role as a Youth Specialist ensures that our novice swimmers develop essential foundations, leaving them in good stead for their progression through their swimming and sporting lives.