Tanzania launches international swimming coaching program

Monti International School has introduced a specialised swimming coaching programme in Dar es Salaam, bringing American coach Ben Lee—who has NCAA and Olympic experience—to train Tanzanian swimmers, coaches and parents. The initiative, described by school director Fatma Fernandez as a step toward making Tanzania a regional swimming hub, includes free coaching clinics for all coaches registered with the Tanzania Swimming Association.

Training runs from July 28‑30 for coaches, followed by beginner sessions (July 30‑August 1), intermediate (August 3‑7) and advanced clinics (August 10‑14). The programme aims to raise the performance of roughly 40 Tanzanian swimmers set to compete at the upcoming CANA Zone 3 Championships and to enhance overall swimming standards in East Africa. Tanzania Swimming Association Technical Director Amina Mfaume Chama praised the effort as a crucial boost for the sport’s growth in the country.