Coach Lee Yucong

Coach Lee Yucong is the lead coach at SWIM2000 and a former national-level swimmer who represented Singapore at the 2004 SEA Age Group Championships in Da Nang, Vietnam, winning Silver in the 50m Butterfly. Trained under Coach Jack from a young age, he progressed through Anglo-Chinese School (Primary), Raffles Institution, and Raffles Junior College — winning Gold at the Inter-Primary School Championships and multiple medals at the National Schools Championships across butterfly events. He has over 20 years of coaching experience developing swimmers from complete beginners through to competitive level.

Today, he leads the coaching system at SWIM2000, applying the same structured approach that guided his own development.

Coaching Background

Yucong trained through Singapore’s competitive swimming pathway, representing top institutions including ACS (Primary), Raffles Institution, and Raffles Junior College. He went on to compete at SEA-level competitions, establishing himself as a top performer in butterfly events.

His journey from structured training to national-level performance forms the foundation of the coaching system used at SWIM2000 today.

Credentials

• SEA-level swimmer
• NROC Certified Coach
• SwimSafer Certified Instructor
• Specialist in 50m and 100m butterfly

Coaching Experience

Yucong coaches a wide range of swimmers, from beginners to competitive athletes.

• Teaches both children and adults
• Specialises in working with fearful beginners and water confidence development
• Conducts stroke correction and competitive-level training
• Strong experience in SwimSafer programme delivery

Specialisations

• SwimSafer Programme
• Adult Beginner Swimmers
• Stroke Correction
• Water Confidence Development
• Competitive Stroke Development

Coaching Philosophy

Yucong emphasises patience and correct technique as the foundation of swimming development. He combines structured discipline with a supportive and engaging environment, ensuring that swimmers build confidence while learning properly.

What Students Can Expect

Students training with Yucong can expect structured, disciplined, and engaging lessons.

• Class style: Structured, disciplined, and encouraging
• Feedback style: Clear, direct, and reinforced with positive feedback
• Progress approach: Focus on strengths while systematically improving weaker areas

Experience Highlights

• Over 20 years of coaching experience
• Former SEA-level swimmer
• Represented ACS (Primary), Raffles Institution, and Raffles Junior College
• Specialist in butterfly events (50m and 100m)

Results

• Faster-than-average SwimSafer progression among students
• Strong improvements in stroke technique and efficiency
• Development of competitive swimmers through structured training
• Increased confidence in fearful and beginner swimmers

Competition Record

Year	Competition	Representing	Results
1999	Inter-Primary School Championships	ACS Primary	Gold, 50m Freestyle · Gold, 50m Butterfly
2000	Inter-Primary School Championships	ACS Primary	Gold, 50m Butterfly · Gold, 100m Butterfly
2001	Inter-Primary School Championships	ACS Primary	Gold, 50m Butterfly · Gold, 100m Butterfly
2003	National Schools Swimming Championships	Raffles Institution	Silver, 50m Butterfly · Silver, 100m Butterfly
2004	SEA Age Group Championships (Da Nang, Vietnam)	Singapore	Silver, 50m Butterfly
2006	National Schools Swimming Championships	Raffles Junior College	Silver, 100m Butterfly · Silver, 200m Butterfly
2007	National Schools Swimming Championships	Raffles Junior College	Silver, 100m Butterfly · Silver, 200m Butterfly