Western Aquatic Academy offers a range of high performance, competitive
and fitness squad programs at the Kensington Community Aquatic and Recreation Centre.
Our team of qualified coaches has developed an inclusive program for all Western Aquatic Academy squad swimmers as well as members of our Swimming Victoria affiliated Club – the Western Aquatic Academy Swimming Team.
THE ACADEMY’S TEAM OF QUALIFIED COACHES FOCUSES ON
COMPETITIVE SWIMMING
WATER POLO
TRIATHALON OPEN WATER
RECREATIONAL FITNESS
SPECIALIST ADVANCED
SQUAD PROGRAM
The first step in joining our squad program is a five to ten-minute assessment at KCARC to determine the most suitable squad level for your needs.
KENSINGTON COMMUNITY AQUATIC & RECREATION CENTRE
99 Altona Street, Kensington
COACHES
PAUL TAYLOR
QUALIFICATIONS
– Nationally Accredited ASCTA Silver Licence Coach
– Bachelor of Education (Physical Education Major)
– Completed Open Water and SWD extension courses
COACHING / TEACHING EXPERIENCE
– WAA Coaching Director (AquaPulse and MAC) since January 2017
– Altona Swimming Club Coaching Director since 2012
– Wyndham City Swimming Club Coaching Director 2006-2017
– Wyndham City Swimming Club Head Coach 2006-2013
(seven years at National Age/Open level) and Club Coach 1995-2004
– Five years as a swimming teacher/coordinator
– Physical Education specialist/classroom teacher since 2001
SWIMMING BACKGROUND
– Swam competitively with the Werribee Swimming Club for 14 years
– Swam at Club, District, State and National level
– Also competed in open water swimming, triathlon and water polo
CURRENTLY COACHING
Paul directs the WAA coaching at Wyndham (AquaPulse, Saltwater, Saratoga and the Werribee Outdoor Pool), Kensington (KCARC)
and Maribyrnong (Maribyrnong Aquatic Centre)
LANCE VESEL
QUALIFICATIONS
– Nationally Accredited ASCTA Bronze Licence (Development) Coach
– Nationally Accredited Teacher of Competitive Strokes
– Nationally Accredited Austswim Swimming and Water Safety Teacher
COACHING / TEACHING EXPERIENCE
– Craigieburn Splash Learn to Swim Teacher since 2021
– Hume City Swimming Club Squad Coach, 2020-2022
– Huntingtower Co-Educational College Squad Coach and Swim Teacher, 2014-2019
– Sunbury Amateur Swimming Club Lead Squad Coach, 2013-2014
– Epping Aquajets Swimming Club Squad Coach, 2013-2014
– M1 Academy of Swimming Squad Coach, 2012-2014
– St. Kilda Swim Academy Squad Coach and Swim Teacher, 2008-2012
– Greensborough Outdoor Pool Duty Manager, Lifeguard and Swim Teacher, 2003-2008
SWIMMING BACKGROUND
– Competitive swimmer for six years at Northcote Lifesaving and Swimming Club
– Swam at Club, District, State and National level
– Awarded ‘Best Clubman’ for two years at Northcote Lifesaving and Swimming Club
– State Finalist at Victorian Championships level
CURRENTLY COACHING
Lance will coach all of the squad levels at KCARC