Aris Bousoulegkas has been a Head Coach and Director in major private clubs in his hometown Thessaloniki, Greece. With over 20 years of experience in creating and coordinating plans for the development of elite athletes, Aris is a true asset to MSSAC.  His leadership abilities, connection with his athletes, skills, and passion for coaching have awarded him with many victories at the National Championships with his biggest accomplishment, his athlete Diogenis Tsitouridis placing 16th  worldwide in the 1500m (personal record: 15.20.92) according to 2004 Fina World Ranking from January to May 26, 2005. Aris received a degree in Physical and Sports Education with a specialization in swimming from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.

With many years of swimming and 10 years of coaching experience at a competitive level, Coach Nail has had the privilege of learning from some of the top coaches in Canada. He has coached swimmers who have broken provincial and national records and have been selected for the Canadian Junior and Senior teams. Nail's ultimate goal is to help every swimmer reach their best and enjoy success in the sport.

Youssef is a seasoned professional with a rich background in swimming and sports science. A former professional swimmer with 18 years of competitive experience, Youssef has since transitioned into a successful career in physical education. He holds a Master’s degree in Strength and Conditioning and is a certified coach with multiple degrees in sport science. Drawing on over a decade of academic and practical expertise, Youssef is passionate about nurturing the next generation of athletes and helping them achieve their full potential in the pool and beyond.

Brian has many years of coaching swimmers of all abilities and ages. He is in his third year with MSSAC. He has been mentored Olympic National Coaches in Open Water swimming. He has coached swimmers at the 2012 World Junior Open Water Championships in Weiland, Ontario and at the 2022 World Cup competition in Lac Megantic, Quebec. He has also coached swimmers that have successfully swam across the English Channel and Lake Ontario. He has been a coaching member of the Canadian National Team at Junior and Open Water International events. Swimmers have enjoyed successes at all levels of swimming – Regional, Provincial, and National. He continues to enjoy coaching young swimmers and with the challenges presented to him by them. His aim is to Inspire them and give them the necessary skill set to develop into future champions in and out of the pool.

Moh is a passionate swim coach who has been with MSSAC since March of 2024, where he was an assistant coach for the Regional Development group. As a swim instructor of 7 years, he worked with the City of Mississauga as well as a private instructor / coach teaching new swimmers and competitive swimmers alike through pre-competitive programs and in-water instruction. He is also still an avid swimmer and continues to train and compete with Mississauga Masters. He believes that reinforcing good technique as well keeping practices fun are the most important recipes for keeping swimmers motivated and excited to swim.

 

Drayton has been coaching for over 20 years in a variety of sports.  He has coached adults, children and teens in the sport of Canoe/Kayak, Dragonboat and now, swimming.  He has been with MSSAC for 3 seasons.  Drayton has his Competition Development coaching qualifications in the sport of Canoe/Kayak and is fully certified as a level 1 coach in swimming.  He has sent athletes to multiple National Championships, the Jr. World Championships, and The Canada Games, and has attended 2 Canada Games as a coach.  Drayton also has a degree in Kinesiology from McMaster University and Bachelor of Education from UofT.  He currently works with the Peel Board of Education when he is not at the pool.  Drayton continues to strive to help every athlete reach their potential.

Leticia Lopes brings with her a deep passion for the sport. She has 15 years of competitive swimming experience, having trained with MSSAC, ESWIM, competing as a varsity athlete for four years at the University of Guelph, and now a part of the Mississauga Masters. In addition to her athletic career, she holds a degree in Marketing Management. Her extensive background in the sport, both at the club and varsity levels, gives her valuable insights into the challenges and triumphs of swimming. She believes her firsthand experience as an athlete equips her to effectively guide and inspire her swimmers, helping them unlock their full potential.

Luke has been a coach for 1 year for the WAVE program as a lead coach. He has over 10 years of competitive swimming experience with MSSAC. Luke's experience with the sport and the club has really given him an understanding of the MSSAC spirit and knowledge about the sport bringing it to the younger generations.