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Coaches

Certified coaches who guide every athlete's journey across swim, bike, run and multi-sport.

Pia Sundstedt

Pia Sundstedt

بيا سوندستيدت

Cycling Coach – Women's & Girls' Programs

  • Bike
  • Run

Two-time Olympian in cycling (Sydney 2000, London 2012) and three-time UCI Mountain Bike Marathon World Cup overall winner. UCI-certified coach, former National Coach for Women at the Qatar Cycling Federation and coach in Aspire Academy's Multi-Sports Development Program for Girls. She focuses on building confidence, safety and skill in women and girls on the bike.

Hanan Ricalene Aquino

Hanan Ricalene Aquino

حنان ريكالين أكينو

Running & Cycling Coach – Women's & Girls' Programs

  • Bike
  • Run

Certified personal trainer with almost 10 years of experience, based in Qatar since 2017. A former Philippine national team athlete in boxing and Muay Thai, she has coached junior female runners since 2022. A finisher of the Ooredoo Marathon (21 km and 42 km) and the 55 km Himam Trail Race in Oman, she focuses on building fitness, endurance and confidence in a motivating environment.

Mubarak Alajji

Mubarak Alajji

مبارك العجي

Triathlon Coach | Cycling & Swimming Coach

  • Swim
  • Bike
  • Run
  • Multi-sport

Multi-sport coach certified across all three triathlon disciplines. He holds ITU Triathlon Coaching Levels 1 and 2, UCI Cycling Coaching Levels 1 and 2, and FINA Swimming Level 1. He helps athletes build strong technique and train smart in swim, bike and run.

Seifeddine Selmi

Seifeddine Selmi

سيف الدين سلمي

Triathlon & Swimming Coach

  • Swim
  • Bike
  • Run

African Triathlon Champion and former Tunisian National Triathlon Team athlete, with 3+ years of coaching experience and a National Triathlon Coaching Diploma. Coached the Kuwait National Team for the Youth Asian Games (2025), as well as military and academy triathlon squads, specialising in training planning and athlete development.

Houssem Eddine Aggouni

Houssem Eddine Aggouni

حسام الدين عقوني

Swimming Coach

  • Swim

Former competitive swimming champion with 4+ years of coaching experience in the UK and Qatar, including the City of Bristol Swimming Club. Specialises in stroke technique for backstroke, butterfly and long-distance freestyle, and in inclusive coaching for children with special needs. Certified in International Lifesaving (ILS) and First Aid.

Loay Abohassira

Loay Abohassira

لؤي أبو حصيرة

Triathlon Coach

  • Swim
  • Run
  • Bike

Triathlete and swimming coach with 30+ races, several podium finishes and a full-distance triathlon completed. Recognised by the Qatar Cycling & Triathlon Federation.

Samir Benouaden

Samir Benouaden

سمير بن وادن

Specialized Swimming Coach

  • Swim
  • Run

Certified swimming coach with 6+ years of coaching experience in Qatar. Experienced in open-water swimming events, including the FINA Marathon Swim World Series in Doha, and certified in International Lifesaving and First Aid.

Moza Al-Kaabi

Moza Al-Kaabi

موزة الكعبي

Coach