Meet our Coaches:
Ann Salnikova
Valeri Kopot
USA Swimming Coach/ Senior Level Swimming Instructor
MatchPoint NYC Aquatics Member Since 2015
ASCA Level 2, Water Safety Instructor
Master of Sport of USSR, Prize Winner of “Center Start” of Ukraine
“Determined to teach kids proper swimming technique, and prepare them for strong and healthy lives.”
Karen Ghukhasyan
USA Swimming Coach/ Senior Level Swimming Instructor/ Water Polo Coach
MatchPoint NYC Aquatics Member Since 2018
Degree in Physical Education from Yerevan State University (1992), ASCA Level 2, Water Safety Instructor
Coaching since 1995, including roles as Armenian National Swim Team Head Coach and Water Polo Coach
Coached 6 National level Swimmers, Armenian Record Holder, and Olympian (Brazil 2016)
Christopher Orobinsky
USA Swimming Coach/ Advanced Level Swimming Instructor
MatchPoint NYC Aquatics Member Since 2018
Water Safety Instructor, ASCA Level 2
Competitive swimmer since the age of 8, Staten Island Technical High School graduate (Class of 2018)
“Swimming has always been a vital part of my life. I am committed to continuing swimming and contributing to Matchpoint’s success.”
Junior Swim Team: Approximately 8-12 years old
Swimmers must be able to perform all four competitive strokes. Swimmers are expected to average between 3-5 practices per week for 1.5 hours as determined by the coach. Meet competitions are approximately once per month, depending on the season. Group Goal Meets: Zones, Junior Olympics, Silver Championships
Sharks Swim Team: Approximately 10-15 years old
Swimmers must be able to perform all four competitive strokes. Mandatory attendance is 4-6 practices per week for 1hr 45min. Meets are approximately once per month, depending on the season. Tryouts are held on Monday, September 11th, 2017. Group Goal Meets: Zones, Junior Olympics, Silver Championships
Senior Swim Team: Approximately 13 years & older
This is the most intense level and is designed for top skilled athletes preparing to compete at the highest level. Swimmers must be able to balance the commitments required by the MatchPoint NYC Swim Team and their school before considering taking part in this group. Swim meets are approximately once per month, depending on the season. Senior and National group swimmers should swim two practices per day on Tuesday and Friday mornings between 6:00am-8:00am. Practice is 6-8 times per week for 2 hours. Group Goal Meets: Olympic Trials, Senior Nationals, US Open, Sectionals, Senior Meets, Junior Olympics.
