
Head Coach Lysistrati (Lysi) Halkides
Lysi is a Greek-American swimmer who obtained qualifying times for the Beijing 2008 and London 2012 Olympics, representing Greece. In 2009, while swimming as a member of the Greek National Team, she was ranked 18th in FINA's 400 SCM IM world rankings. She swam in the World Cup meets placing in Moscow, Russia (7th place), Stockholm, Sweden (9th place) and Berlin, Germany (7th place). In 2015, she placed 15th in the 200IM at the European Championships in Budapest, Hungary. Lysi has set 11 national Greek records and was awarded the key to the city and mayor's award of Aegina, Greece. She was also honored as the Florida, USA Girls Swimmer of the Year and qualified for the U.S. Olympic Trials in the 100 m and 200m breaststroke and 200m and 400m Individual Medley.
Currently residing in Fujairah, UAE, Lysi loves sharing her knowledge and passion with those wanting to learn how to swim or perfecting their technique! She has been coaching for 12 years from young children (8+ months and above) to triathletes. Her certifications include American Swimming Coaches Association (ASCA) Level 3, Water Safety Instructor (WSI) license, and American Red Cross First Aid/Lifeguard ensuring your safety.
Lysistrati Halkides Olympic Profile Link
Lysi is a Greek-American swimmer who obtained qualifying times for the Beijing 2008 and London 2012 Olympics, representing Greece. In 2009, while swimming as a member of the Greek National Team, she was ranked 18th in FINA's 400 SCM IM world rankings. She swam in the World Cup meets placing in Moscow, Russia (7th place), Stockholm, Sweden (9th place) and Berlin, Germany (7th place). In 2015, she placed 15th in the 200IM at the European Championships in Budapest, Hungary. Lysi has set 11 national Greek records and was awarded the key to the city and mayor's award of Aegina, Greece. She was also honored as the Florida, USA Girls Swimmer of the Year and qualified for the U.S. Olympic Trials in the 100 m and 200m breaststroke and 200m and 400m Individual Medley.
Currently residing in Fujairah, UAE, Lysi loves sharing her knowledge and passion with those wanting to learn how to swim or perfecting their technique! She has been coaching for 12 years from young children (8+ months and above) to triathletes. Her certifications include American Swimming Coaches Association (ASCA) Level 3, Water Safety Instructor (WSI) license, and American Red Cross First Aid/Lifeguard ensuring your safety.
Lysistrati Halkides Olympic Profile Link
Lysistrati Halkides: Lane 1
European Championships
Budapest, Hungary
European Championships
Budapest, Hungary

Assistant Coach Angela Ong
Angela has been teaching swimming lessons since 2016 in both the UAE and the Philippines. She is an American Swimming Coach Association (ASCA) member and has certifications catering to technical swimming, water safety, and teaching children from 4+ years to adults. She is very passionate about swimming and sharing her knowledge and love for the sport with her swimmers.
Angela has been teaching swimming lessons since 2016 in both the UAE and the Philippines. She is an American Swimming Coach Association (ASCA) member and has certifications catering to technical swimming, water safety, and teaching children from 4+ years to adults. She is very passionate about swimming and sharing her knowledge and love for the sport with her swimmers.