Our Coaches
SWIMFAST AQUATIC CLUB
DAVID LIM
founder | chief advisor
The Founder of SAC, he is very passionate about competitive swimming in Singapore. He has 19 SEA Games Gold medals under his name, is an Asian Games medallist, a two-time Olympian, and three- time Sportsman of the Year (1985, 1987, 1988). With his great wealth of experience, he was also the National Team Coach for many years. His tremendous passion for swimming and coaching is evident in the numerous national champions he has nurtured over the years.
DAVID LIM
founder | chief advisor
The Founder of SAC, he is very passionate about competitive swimming in Singapore. He has 19 SEA Games Gold medals under his name, is an Asian Games medallist, a two-time Olympian, and three- time Sportsman of the Year (1985, 1987, 1988). With his great wealth of experience, he was also the National Team Coach for many years. His tremendous passion for swimming and coaching is evident in the numerous national champions he has nurtured over the years.
Melvin Cheong
HEAD COACH
Coach Melvin is one of the few NROC Level 3 Master Coaches in Singapore. Having worked with a nunber of world-renowned coaches in his formative coaching years, he has created a well-rounded training plan to develop young swimmers into top athletes. Having coached since 2000, he has guided swimmers through the ranks from local meets to regional and international competitions with the National Team. He currently oversees the development of our swimming program and coaches the Senior Squad at MGS.
Melvin Cheong
HEAD COACH
Coach Melvin is one of the few NROC Level 3 Master Coaches in Singapore. Having worked with a nunber of world-renowned coaches in his formative coaching years, he has created a well-rounded training plan to develop young swimmers into top athletes. Having coached since 2000, he has guided swimmers through the ranks from local meets to regional and international competitions with the National Team. He currently oversees the development of our swimming program and coaches the Senior Squad at MGS.
Stephanie ZHENG
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Stephanie is dedicated to advancing the sports industry in Singapore, actively planning to inject new vitality into the sector. She has enhanced Swimfast’s influence in the local market and gained widespread recognition overseas. Stephanie is also committed to promoting the shared development of diverse sports and through setting up a charity fund, she supports the growth of Singaporean athletes and contributes to the local sports ecosystem.
Stephanie ZHENG
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Stephanie is dedicated to advancing the sports industry in Singapore, actively planning to inject new vitality into the sector. She has enhanced Swimfast’s influence in the local market and gained widespread recognition overseas. Stephanie is also committed to promoting the shared development of diverse sports and through setting up a charity fund, she supports the growth of Singaporean athletes and contributes to the local sports ecosystem.
DARRYL PHANG
TRANSITION SQUAD COACH
Having represented Singapore since the age of 9, former national swimmer Darryl has competed in numerous international meets, earning top finishes along the way. With over 20 years of coaching experience and a decade of competitive background, his passion and patience shine through every lesson. Believing that “Good things are meant to be shared,” Darryl is dedicated to imparting his race-day experience and refined techniques to his students.
DARRYL PHANG
TRANSITION SQUAD COACH
Having represented Singapore since the age of 9, former national swimmer Darryl has competed in numerous international meets, earning top finishes along the way. With over 20 years of coaching experience and a decade of competitive background, his passion and patience shine through every lesson. Believing that “Good things are meant to be shared,” Darryl is dedicated to imparting his race-day experience and refined techniques to his students.
WEI YU
JUNIOR SQUAD COACH
Coach Wei is one of the pioneer coaches in SAC. Through more than 20 years with SAC, he has honed his craft with numerous Junior and Intermediate Squads, setting a solid foundation for many young swimmers to flourish as they progressed up through his coaching. With a wealth of experience, his training methods are designed to mould long-term swimmers in strength and speed.
WEI YU
JUNIOR SQUAD COACH
Coach Wei is one of the pioneer coaches in SAC. Through more than 20 years with SAC, he has honed his craft with numerous Junior and Intermediate Squads, setting a solid foundation for many young swimmers to flourish as they progressed up through his coaching. With a wealth of experience, his training methods are designed to mould long-term swimmers in strength and speed.
Dean RAHMAN
INTERMEDIATE SQUAD COACH
Coach Dean was a competitive swimmer, moving to swim coaching after retirement. He channels his passion and dedication to his craft by leading his swimmers with discipline, focusing on strong foundations and good stroke work to produce long-term based results.
Dean RAHMAN
INTERMEDIATE SQUAD COACH
Coach Dean was a competitive swimmer, moving to swim coaching after retirement. He channels his passion and dedication to his craft by leading his swimmers with discipline, focusing on strong foundations and good stroke work to produce long-term based results.
Ng meng seng
COACH DEVELOPMENT MENTOR
Coach Meng Seng’s reputation in the swimming scene has been amassed for over 30 years to date. Bringing with him an irreplaceable wealth of experience and knowledge, he has led many Swim Squads, bearing many reputable names over the years. With his vast training experience in the Asian region along with himself being a SEA Games Silver Medallist in 1977, his training methods has carved out many promising swimmers into the National Team pathway.
Ng meng seng
COACH DEVELOPMENT MENTOR
Coach Meng Seng’s reputation in the swimming scene has been amassed for over 30 years to date. Bringing with him an irreplaceable wealth of experience and knowledge, he has led many Swim Squads, bearing many reputable names over the years. With his vast training experience in the Asian region along with himself being a SEA Games Silver Medallist in 1977, his training methods has carved out many promising swimmers into the National Team pathway.
SOONG JAE SHIEN
ARTISTIC SWIMMING COACH
Coach Jae Shien is a former Artistic Swimming athlete with Swimfast Aquatic Club, who discovered her passion for the sport at the age of 9. Now, she mentors young athletes embarking on their Artistic Swimming journey and strives to create productive yet meaningful training sessions. With a newfound joy for coaching, she is dedicated to developing a strong foundation for her students, giving back to the community that once nurtured her.
ANDREW LAU
MASTERS & LEARN-TO-TRAIN COACH
With over 12 years of coaching expertise in both Learn-to-Swim and Competitive swimming, Coach Andrew holds certifications as an Austswim Assessor, Certified Distinction Lifeguard, and is a Singapore Aquatics Mentor to aspiring coaches. He believes in nurturing each swimmer’s potential, fostering perseverance through challenges, and instilling a genuine enjoyment of the sport.
LIANG XINGSI
ARTISTIC SWIMMING HEAD COACH
Coach Liang was previously a professional Artistic Swimming athlete with the Hunan Sports Team. She was in 1st place in the 2012 China Youth Open Championships and 4th place in the 2012 11th FINA World Youth Championships. Her coaching achievements include leading Team SAC to clinch the Overall Club Championship twice in the annual Singapore Artistic Swimming Championships. She still leads many aspiring young swimmers to be competitive Artistic Swimmers, from local meets to International Competitions.
LUCAS NEO
DEVELOPMENT SQUAD COACH
Coach Lucas has been with SAC for 2 years to date. Starting with the desire to learn more about competitive swimming by volunteering at the club, he showcased his passion by being the gateway from Learn-to-Swim to Competitive Swimming, leading on many young swimmers into the competitive squads, fueled by more than 10 years of coaching swimmers from 4 to 18 years old. He believes firmly in having an efficient way on imparting his knowledge with a hands-on approach.
KEANE LIEW
LEARN TO SWIM & DEVELOPMENT SQUAD COACH
Coach Keane carries a Diploma in Sports Coaching and has already amassed over eight years of experience through SAC’s Learn-to-Swim program. He puts in his dedication to fostering a love for the sport into his swimmers, aiming to provide an environment where swimmers build belief and confidence in themselves, while focusing on skill development as his base.
ANNABELLE GONG
ARTISTIC SWIMMING COACH
Coach Annabelle is a former national athlete who began her artistic swimming journey at the age of 9. She joined the Singapore national youth team when she was 14 and subsequently entered the national team a year later. Now, she is dedicated to passing on her expertise by coaching the next generation of artistic swimmers, helping them develop strong fundamentals and a passion for the sport.
