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MEET THE BALI TEAM
MICHAEL KLIM
Founder & Head Coach
Olympic gold medalist, world champion and international Hall of Fame member. Michael Klim is one of Australia's most renowned swimmers. Excelling in freestyle, butterfly, he was a key member of Australia's dominant relay teams and represented Australia at 3 Olympic Games. Throughout his career, Michael set multiple world records and won medals at the Olympic Games, World Championships and the Commonwealth Games. Following his competitive career, he founded Klim Swim, bringing his elite swimming experience and knowledge into coaching and swimmer development.
ALEKSANDR TARASKIN
Head Coach
Professional swimmer and coach with over 10 years of experience. Alex is a former member of the Moscow swimming team and competed for Syracuse University in the USA, where he was team captain and Rookie of the year. He holds degrees in Physical Training and Swim Coaching. For the past 3 years, Alex has coached at Klim Swim and is a WOWSA, ASCA Level 1 & 2, and AustSwim trained coach, while continuing to train and compete himself.
ELISEI STEPANOV
Assistant Coach
Former Russian National Team swimmer with over 7 years of coaching experience. A World Universiade bronze medalist, European Junior Champion, World Junior Championships bronze medalist and multiple - time Russian National Champion, Elisei specialises in developing swimmers of all ages through expert stroke technique, performance coaching and open water training.
JESSICA
Klim Swim Coordinator & Learn To Swim Instructor
​A qualified swim coach with 6 years of coaching experience and 3 years of program management experience, working with swimmers across a range of ages and abilities. Certiified as an AustSwim Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety, World Aquatics Level 1 coach and Akuatik Indonesia License C & D qualifications. Experienced in technique and progression from Learn To Swim through Squad swimming, alongside managing programs, coordinating coaching teams and overseeing day to day program operations
FAI
Learn to Swim Instructor & Pre Squad - Squad Coach
Fai has been teaching swimming and water safety since 2020, working with swimmers from 6 months old through to adults. Since 2023, he has progressed into squad and competitive coaching, training alongside and assisting Michael Klim. Fai is an AustSwim certified Teacher of Swimming & Water Safety and holds DAN Basic Life Support, CRP & First Aid certification. His focus on building water confidence, strong swimming fundamentals and developing swimmers from LTS to competitive level skills.
SHIHO
Learn to Swim & Infants Instructor
Shiho has been a part of the Klim Swim Bali coaching team since the program began in 2020. She mainly coaches our AIS school swimming sessions and specialises in Infant Aquatics and leads our Saturday Infant Aquatics classes, helping young swimmers build confidence and essential swimming skills from an early age. As an AustSwim qualified instructor, Shiho brings a safe, supportive and engaging approach to building strong swimming foundations.
MADE S
Learn to Swim Instructor & Pre Squad - Squad Coach
Swimming coach with Klim Swim since 2021, Made S brings extensive coaching knowledge with a strong focus on technique and the fundamentals of swimming. He holds an ASCTA International Junior Squad and Assistant coaching Certificate, with training in swimming mechanics, competitive stroke development and effective coaching.
LIDYA
Learn to Swim Instructor & Pre Squad Coach
Former national - level swimmer and experienced swimming coach, Lidya has over 8 years of coaching experience. She has coached children, teenagers, adults, including swimmers with special needs and previously served as Head Coach at Pramono Swim School in Surabaya. An ASCA Level 1 & 2 certified coach, Lidya specialises in stroke technique and correction, water safety and training program development
MADE L
Learn to Swim Instructor
Has been coaching swimming since 2008 - 18 years experience, Made L has been a part of the Klim Swim team since the program began in 2020. As one of Klim Swim Bali's longest serving coaches, Made L plays an important role in supporting swimmers as they progress through the program.
GEDE
Learn to Swim Instructor
Swimming coach with Klim Swim since 2023, Gede coaches across our AIS and Titi Batu locations. Gede brings an engaging and supportive approach to his sessions, helping swimmers build their skills and progress through the Klim Swim program.
ANTO
Learn to Swim Instructor
A reliable member of the Klim Swim coaching team, Anto supports the program as one of our regular cover coaches across our Bali locations. His supportive and adaptable approach helps ensure swimmers continue to receive quality coaching across their sessions.
NOVI
Pool Deck Assistance
As Pool Deck Assistance, Novi supports swimmers and families with the day to day running of Klim Swim sessions. She is available on pool deck to help with any questions or concerns, assist with scheduling and coordinating your sessions and manage payments. Novi also helps to coordinate class transitions, ensuring swimmers are ready and get to their classes on time while allowing coaches to move efficiently between sessions. She plays an important role in keeping our pool deck organised and ensuring each session runs smoothly.
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