Salauddin is a swimming coach with Dragon Fire Swim. From Bangladesh he has been living in Beijing for 9 years.
How long have you been coaching? 10 years
What made you become interested in coaching?
My last swimming coach inspired me and made me interested in taking up coaching.
What coaching qualifications do you have?
Bangladesh Institution of Sport Coaching Certificate, Bangladesh Swimming Federation Coaching Certificate, Bangladesh Level (1) Level (2) Swimming Coaching Certificate, Beijing Sport University Swimming Coaching Certificate.
What were your favorite sports to play when you were a student?
Swimming, football, and cricket.
How would you describe your coaching style?
Scientific and technical, that’s how I’d describe my coaching style.
What do you find most rewarding about coaching?
When I see my student swimmers doing better and better every day.
And most challenging…
Competition time!
You can contact Salauddin at Dragon Fire, email dragonfireswimming@gmail.com, visit their website, or call 136 0106 4534.
beijingkids Shunyi Correspondent Sally Wilson moved to Beijing in 2010 from the UK with her husband and son. Her daughter was born here in 2011 and both her kids keep her happily busy. In her spare time, Sally loves to stroll through Beijing’s hutongs and parks. She is a (most of the time) keen runner and loves reading: books, magazines, news, and celeb websites – anything really. Sally is also a bit of a foodie and loves trying out new restaurants.
Photos: Courtesy of Dragon Fire Swim
