Sasha Gatt
Swimmer / Student
Mosta
Summary
Dedicated and motivated swimmer with a deep passion for the sport and a desire to transition into coaching. With years of personal experience and a track record of competitive swimming achievements, I am eager to share my knowledge and enthusiasm for swimming with athletes of all ages and skill levels. Ready to apply my discipline, teamwork, and communication skills to help swimmers develop their full potential.
Overview
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Swim Mentor (Volunteer)
Sliema ASC Summer School
Sliema
08.2024 - 01.2025
- Assisted swimmers of various skill levels with improving their stroke techniques
- Helped new swimmers build water confidence and improve their safety skills
- Organized and led group training sessions focusing on basic swimming techniques and fitness
- Provided guidance to younger swimmers during competitions, helping them manage race strategies and emotional readiness
Education
Diploma - Sports Management
Learning Works
Malta 10.2023 - 12.2024
Skills
Ability to communicate effectively with swimmers of all ages and skill levels
Strong understanding of swimming techniques, stroke mechanics, and conditioning
Leadership and motivational skills honed through personal experience in competitive swimming
Organizational skills and the ability to manage group training sessions
Teamwork and a collaborative mindset developed through years of training and competing with swim teams
Time management and goal-setting experience from personal competitive swimming
Accomplishments
- Started Sport at age 7 and got my first National Record at the age of 13
- Competed at various events including the FINA World Junior Championships, World Swimming Championships, World Short Course Swimming Championships, European Swimming Championships, European Short Course Swimming Championships, COJI Games, Games of the Small States of Europe (Montenegro 2019 and Malta 2023), COMEN Mediterranean Swimming Cup, European Youth Olympic Festival in Azerbaijan and was the flag bearer for Malta.
- Recognized by the Maltese Olympic Committee included in the Youth Elite Athlete Scheme.
- Recognized for my achievements by the Aquatic Sports Association, SportMalta and the Maltese Olympic Committee in their annual awards since 2018.
- In December 2020, achieved an Olympic 'B' qualifying time for Tokyo 2020, first for a Maltese swimmer.
- In 2021 qualified for the European Aquatic Championships and European Junior Swimming Championships. In the latter, I was the first Maltese swimmer to qualify in the heats and proceed to the final of the 1500m event.
- Highest medalled individual swimmer that competed in GSSE Malta 2023.
- Youngest ever swimmer to form part of the Maltese Contingent and compete at 2 Olympic Games (Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024).
- Flag bearer for the Maltese Contingent in Paris 2024.
Languages
English
Native
Maltese
Native
Custom Section
- Competed and represented Malta in local, national-level and international swim competitions, achieving various national records, medals, and high rankings.
- Proficient in all major strokes (freestyle, breaststroke, backstroke, butterfly) with a deep understanding of stroke mechanics and training techniques.
- Consistent personal training and swimming regimen focusing on endurance, technique, and strength.
Timeline
Swim Mentor (Volunteer)
Sliema ASC Summer School
08.2024 - 01.2025
Diploma - Sports Management
Learning Works
10.2023 - 12.2024