Andrew has been a nationally registered coach since 2007. After passing the rigorous Sport Singapore swimming exams and certifications with flying colors, he has kept up with the best modern teaching methods and approach towards young learners. He is registered under the National Registry of Coaches (NROC), having met all the ethical and professional requirements.
He has both SwimSafer Instructor and Assessor certifications, having been in good standing with Sport Singapore and the Ministry of Education. He is of only 300 swim coaches in Singapore who can both instruct and conduct assessments for SwimSafer, the only recognised swimming certification by the Singapore government.
He first started teaching at SpeediSwim (Singapore Sports School and the Orchid Country Club), and continued during his undergraduate studies at Indiana University Bloomington, one of the top swimming programmes in the States.
Besides coaching at numerous local primary schools, such as Anglo-Chinese School Junior (ACS) and Raffles Girls School (RGS), Andrew works with international students, including at the Singapore Korean International School (SKIS) in Bukit Timah. He is also a Singapore Armed Forces Reservist Association (SAFRA) FINS Swim School Instructor, one of the most recognised swim schools in Singapore.
Finally, Andrew offers his services under his personal brand at the Friendly Otter Swim School, to bring high value and satisfaction to parents and children.
Andrew is a trusted presence on Carousell over 100 five star ratings, along with positive Google reviews at the school’s office in the central area of Singapore.
He holds degrees from Indiana University Bloomington and Nanyang Technological University.