Vlad is the founder of the Vladswim program, which provides all level of swimming services from stroke correction at beginner to elite level through to coaching of an open water swimming squad.

Vlad’s expertise lies in increasing interesting and effective pool and ocean swim sessions covering all levels of intensity and skills to help swimmers achieve their long distance goals. He has a clear understanding of how to structure training programs and plan for specific endurance swim events.

Swim Coach since 1995

Certificate: Masters Degree at University Physical education of sport Special for Swimming Australia and Teacher swimming Association swim coach and Open water swim coach

2021 inductee into the Australian Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame.

Vlad was nominated for the 2018 World Open Water Swimming Man of the Year by the World Open Water Swimming Association