Profile
Mary Joy Alcantara is a WNCAA gold medalist in the 200m Breaststroke (2002) and a licensed swimming coach with extensive international experience. Originally from the Philippines, she competed in regional and national swimming competitions and later built her coaching career in Doha, the Philippines, Kuwait, and Dubai. She specializes in teaching swimmers of all ages, helping them build confidence in the water and develop strong swimming technique.
⭐⭐⭐
WNCAA collegiate Gold Medalist
⭐⭐⭐
2009 – STA Level 2
Certificate in Teaching Swimming Begginers
⭐⭐⭐
2015 - STA Level 2
Certificate in Teaching Swimming Full revalidated
⭐⭐⭐
2020 – STA Safeguarding Children, Young People and Vulnerble Adults
⭐⭐⭐
2020 – Today's Youth.Tomorrow's Athlete!
Seminar by IDEA Health & Fitness Association
⭐⭐⭐
2020 – STA
School Swimming Academy CPD
⭐⭐⭐
2020 – STA Introduction 10 Risk Assessment
⭐⭐⭐
2020 - STA Customer Care
⭐⭐⭐
2020 - UAE AID (MBAU)
Community Immunity Ambassador Program in COVID-19
Coaching Achievements & Athlete Results
Experienced in developing swimmers from beginner to advanced levels, helping students overcome fear of water, build confidence, progress to pre-squad level, and creating a fun, motivating, and safe learning environment.