Academy’s Leadership
Co-founder Roger De Manresa leads 4th lane swim academy since the inception of the program in 2016.
Roger is committed to develop a one of a kind program focused on the long term success of ambitious swimmers and coaches.
Since he arrived to the middle east back in 2012, swimmers under roger ́s guidance have gone on to win medals, and in some cases set new a.g. records at the national championships of: norway, Switzerland, Belgium, Egypt, Lebanon, holland, Philippines, South Africa, Morocco, France, Spain & Finland.
In addition, several swimmers have represented their home countries at the youth Olympics, Arab championships & Mediterranean Comen cup.
Roger is also in charge of the mentorship program for the 4lsa coaching team, aimed at their continuous formation and professional growth.
Roger is committed to develop a one of a kind program focused on the long term success of ambitious swimmers and coaches.
Since he arrived to the middle east back in 2012, swimmers under roger ́s guidance have gone on to win medals, and in some cases set new a.g. records at the national championships of: norway, Switzerland, Belgium, Egypt, Lebanon, holland, Philippines, South Africa, Morocco, France, Spain & Finland.
In addition, several swimmers have represented their home countries at the youth Olympics, Arab championships & Mediterranean Comen cup.
Roger is also in charge of the mentorship program for the 4lsa coaching team, aimed at their continuous formation and professional growth.
Co-founder & Director of Competitions Oliver Coulson moved to Abu Dhabi in 2012 and joined forces with roger, to set up what would quickly become one of the top programs in the region.
In 2016 he co-founded 4th lane swim academy.
Since then, Oliver has had a key role in the first stages of the formation of many athletes, with several of them going on to represent their national teams at later stages.
In addition to maintaining this key role, Oliver is now in charge of 4lsa ́s competition pathway.
Oliver looks after all logistics necessary to offer swimmers in the region, an appropriate scheme of competitions for all levels.
Over the years, coach Oliver has earned the respect and appreciation of colleagues, swimmers, and parents alike, thanks to his work ethic, values and
In 2016 he co-founded 4th lane swim academy.
Since then, Oliver has had a key role in the first stages of the formation of many athletes, with several of them going on to represent their national teams at later stages.
In addition to maintaining this key role, Oliver is now in charge of 4lsa ́s competition pathway.
Oliver looks after all logistics necessary to offer swimmers in the region, an appropriate scheme of competitions for all levels.
Over the years, coach Oliver has earned the respect and appreciation of colleagues, swimmers, and parents alike, thanks to his work ethic, values and
4lsa ́s director of operations, Sebastian Coulson, is in a unique position to bridge the vision of the company, with the necessary strategies needed to successfully implement it over the long term.
A swim coach himself, Sebastian brings in a wealth of knowledge related to business development, while having experienced the ins and outs of the daily activities in a swim program, gives him a full perspective of what is needed in order to support 4lsa’s goals and objectives.
Sebastian's interpersonal and communication skills allow him to build positive relationships with institutions and potential partners.
Sebastian is also in charge of all of 4lsa ́s school projects and partnerships with some of Abu Dhabi ́s most prestigious institutions.
His passion to continuously improve the system ́s that support the company, are behind the sustained growth and consolidation of 4lsa as one of the most reputable swim programs in the middle
A swim coach himself, Sebastian brings in a wealth of knowledge related to business development, while having experienced the ins and outs of the daily activities in a swim program, gives him a full perspective of what is needed in order to support 4lsa’s goals and objectives.
Sebastian's interpersonal and communication skills allow him to build positive relationships with institutions and potential partners.
Sebastian is also in charge of all of 4lsa ́s school projects and partnerships with some of Abu Dhabi ́s most prestigious institutions.
His passion to continuously improve the system ́s that support the company, are behind the sustained growth and consolidation of 4lsa as one of the most reputable swim programs in the middle
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