Coach Lee Yucong

Coach Lee Yucong is a SEA-level swimmer and lead coach at SWIM2000 with over 20 years of coaching experience. Trained from a young age under Coach Jack, he progressed through structured development to become one of Singapore’s top butterfly swimmers, specialising in the 50m and 100m events.

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