Coaches
Jordy Groters
Education background:
B.Sc. Parks, Recreation and Tourism with an emphasis in Sport Management. Minor in Business
FINA Coaching Certified Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 ASCA Coaching Certified Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3
USA Swimming Coaching Certified
Experience:
Swam competitively for 14 years
Assistant Coach at University School of NSU under Olympic Coach Alberani in 2018.
Assisted the Aruban National Junior Swim Team for 3 months in 2019.
Founded Giants Aquatics Aruba January 2020.
"Passionate about swimming (of course!), animals, and maximizing potential of the swimmers and people around me!"
Jireh Larmonie
Education:
MAVO, HAVO and VWO graduate
Experience:
I was a competitive swimmer for 12 years.
I was on the national team for several of them and competed in many international competitions representing Aruba.
Passion:
My biggest passion is swimming. I love being in or near the water. I grew up around the pool, it makes up for who I am today. Another passion of mine is helping others, I like to help wherever and whenever I can.
Fun fact:
I am a comedian!
Rayon Lampe
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Vera-Elise Bakmeyer
Education:
HAVO graduate, current student at EduCampus
Experience:
I ran competitively in track & field for 13 years representing Aruba internationally. I also swam competitively for 7 years where I also had the chance to compete internationally. Being able to represent Aruba in both disciplines is something I’ve always been grateful for.
Passion:
I am passionate about learning new things and coaching the younger generation. With my international experience and years of being involved in sports , I aim to aid these kids in achieving their dreams, just like I once did.
Fun fact:
I am the National Record holder for the 800 and 1500 meter in track & field
Roshendra Vrolijk
Being basically born and raised around and in the water, it has always been and always will be part of my life and feels like im in my element every time I’m in it.
Education background
Mavo- Havo- Sport & Bewegen coach & sport management
COA Basic Coaching
FINA Coaching Certified Level 1
Experience
Swam competitively for at least 20 years. Represented Aruba in many international competitions, including the 2004 Athens Olympic Games.
About 1.5 years ago I have been teaching more and more swimming lessons to kids and also picked up more coaching (especially for adults).
I’m passionate about the water, swimming, the ocean (therefore I’m also a PADI Dive-instructor for 12 years),nature and sports. I like to help out whenever and wherever I can. And I enjoy helping out with swim- or training techniques, advice and stamina for any self improvement.
I would like to keep growing in knowledge, experience and improving myself so I can also give more.