The Splash Team
Get to know our team and our instructors!
Our team
Scott Hladun - Owner
Scott has been teaching swimming lessons for 11 years, loving every moment of it. Through Splash he is able to help reach out to more people to help them learn in the best possible environment. Scott has a passion and drive for helping those with differing abilities even volunteering coach the special olympics swim team. Scott is also an avid runner, you should ask him about the Spartan race next time you see him in the water!
Ben Agnew - Owner
Ben grew up spending his summers beside the Atlantic Ocean in New Brunswick and with a pool in his backyard in Milton. He loved to spend all his spare time outside swimming. This passion for swimming lead to him becoming a dedicated swimming teacher for the past 8 years. He has committed his time to helping kids develop swimming techniques as well as improving their confidence in the water. Ben believes that incorporating fun and seeing kids smile is the most rewarding part of teaching. Ben’s passion for the water further lead him to become a certified scuba diver and a lifeguard. With Ben’s experience around the water he hopes to inspire other children to follow in his footsteps and have the same opportunities he has had.
Sean - Team Lead
Sean brings over 9 years of swimming instruction experience to our team! He's not just a swim instructor; he also teaches first aid and aquatic leadership courses! His love for swimming started in his own backyard pool, where his parents taught him the basics at a very young age.
Currently studying kinesiology, Sean is passionate about teaching others about health and fitness through swimming. He uses his knowledge to create effective and engaging lessons for all his students. He is dedicated to helping people learn valuable skills.
Maria - Neurodiversity Community Liaison
Maria brings a unique perspective to Splash both as a former educator and now a full time caregiver to her Autistic son, Max. As a neurodivergent person herself, Maria has dedicated the last decade advocating for a more inclusive and accessible world by focusing on community collaboration. Maria learned first hand via her non- speaking son Max that all children, youth, and adults of all abilities can learn to swim when learning practices and environments are neurodiverse- affirming.
Someday, she wishes to open a learning center for neurodivergent learners where recreational opportunities, community engagement, mental health care, and respite for caregivers are the pillars of support- and yes, it will include a massive aquatic area!
Mikayla - Instructor Super Star
Mikayla has been swimming since she was 3 years old! Now, she's sharing her passion as a dedicated swim instructor here at Splash. She specializes in teaching a variety of strokes, but she has a special fondness for the back crawl. She loves its relaxing rhythm and the focus it places on core strength. It's a great way to build confidence and power in the water!
When she's not teaching, you can find Mikayla on the volleyball court! She plays in local recreational leagues, fuelled by her love for fitness, teamwork, and helping others build confidence in their athletic abilities. This same passion drives her to be the best instructor she can be at Splash!
Nicole - Instructor Phenom
Nicole has been immersed in the world of swimming her entire life! Growing up on the beautiful coast of Brazil, the water has always been her happy place. Her passion for swimming led her to become a certified swim instructor three years ago, and later, a lifeguard. Her love for teaching has only grown stronger since then!
Nicole is dedicated to teaching her swimmers the fundamental skills that promote water safety in a fun and engaging way. She believes that learning should be an enjoyable experience! With her skills and experience, Nicole hopes to inspire her swimmers to become confident in the water and to always have a good time!
Vinuka - Instructor Extraordinaire
Vinuka has been swimming since he was just five years old! With 11 years of competitive swimming under his belt, he's now dedicated to sharing his passion and expertise with the next generation of swimmers. He believes that confidence and skill go hand-in-hand with fun!
Vinuka is passionate about helping kids become confident and skilled swimmers, all while ensuring they have a blast in the water. He believes that enjoying the experience is the key to success, so he creates lessons that are both enjoyable and effective for all swimmers. Whether your child is just starting out or looking to refine their technique, Vinuka is here to make swimming a fun and rewarding experience!
Our Team Values
Surprise and Delight our Clients
We believe in working with our clients to ensure that everyone has an experience that is best for them!
Excellent Trained Instructors
Every Splash Instructor goes through Splash's very own Specialized Instructor training course to make sure every instructor is confident in teaching every type of swimmer!
Custom Swim Program
We know there is no one size fits all approach when it comes to learning and our team will adapt our custom swimming program to best suit each swimmers needs keeping them from getting stuck and stopping lessons from feeling dull!
Constant Learning
It's not just our swimmers that are learning but the instructors too, as we teach more swimmers we learn new things about how people learn, and we come up with new techniques to help all. Along with monthly team check ins to keep everyone's knowledge up to date!
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