Leonel Matonse

Helpful Swimming coach with strong aquatic background and expertise in teaching-coaching. Proficient in competition preparation, race strategy development and swimming equipment maintenance. Proactive and patient individual experienced teaching adults and children basics of swimming by providing constant support and encouragement.

Dedicated Swim Instructor experienced in teaching swimmers at all levels. Knowledgeable in safety protocols and capable of providing enjoyable learning environment. Genuinely enthusiastic for swimming and highly effective in motivating and inspiring students of every age.

• Coached one swimmer who represented Mozambique at Commonwealth Games, Glasgow 2014 and then went to be selected for the Olympic Games in RIO 2016
• Coached swimmers who reached finals and won medals at the South African Levels 1, 2 AND 3 Age Group Championships 2014 - 2018

• 2013-2014, Levels I and II Swimming Coach Certifications - American Swimming Coaches Association (ASCA)
• E&A’s International Lifeguard Training Program (ILTP)

• Steven Ball, Strength and conditioning- swimming coach, High Performance Center TUKS, +27837812240
• Sergio Esteves, Sports Director, Desportivo Marlins swim Academy of Maputo, +258826653997
• Ana Filipa Lobo, Coach & Manager, Naval club of Maputo, +258843220202
• Reinhardt Strijdom, Splash Swimming Academy, Riyadh, +966567623121
• Mr. Darren, Assistant manager, Waterpark and Beaches, +97450459773

• Course in Sport Management Fundamentals from the Johan Cruyff Institute. (DURATION-4 months)

• It has help me re-ignite the burning passion i once had as a young athlete
• In this sport i have found something that scares and challenges human being like myself that love to push their bodies and minds to the edge to test their limits,if it exists.
• It also allows me to never get bored with the training and practise,since it involves 3 different sporting activities, one can always pick and choose depending on the mood or weather.