Our Team

Mentors

Ronjan Sodhi

Ronjan Sodhi is an Indian Double trap shooter. He won two silver medals at the 2010 Commonwealth Games and a gold medal at the 2010 Asian Games. In 2011, he became first Indian to successfully defend a World Cup title. He is also a recipient of the Arjuna Award and Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award

Mentors

Siddhartha Upadhyay

Siddhartha is a passionate philanthropist, sportsman, and advisor, who has received multiple awards and recognition for his contributions to society and the sports sector. He has been a board member of Sports Authority of India, a co-chairman of FICCI Sports Committee, and a strategic advisor of United News of India. He believes in offering solutions that meet the needs of the stakeholders and the communities, and in creating positive social impact through sports.

Program Director & Head Coach

Colin Braund

Colin Braund, Program Director at Flying Fish Swimming Academy, boasts an impressive resume. Formerly the Head Coach of the Australian Olympic Swim Team, Braund’s expertise is renowned. Additionally, he served as a coach and mentor for Aryan Nehra, further solidifying his status as a leader in the swimming world. With his wealth of experience and dedication, Braund continues to shape the future of swimming at Flying Fish Swimming Academy.

2016-2023 high performance swim coach at British International school Phuket Coaching more than 20 swimmers to national records representing more than 12 countries (Including Aryan Nehra Indian national record holder) at all major competitions including:

  • 2017 World championships
  • 2018 Commonwealth games, Asian championships and youth Olympic games
  • 2019 World Junior swimming championships, World Championships and European Championships
  • 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games
  • 2021 World swimming championships
  • 2022 World swimming championships
  • 2023 World Championships and Asian Game

High-Performance Swimming Coach

Sandeep Kumar

Sandeep Kumar, a distinguished high-performance swim coach, leads with expertise at Flying Fish Academy. Accredited by the esteemed National Institute of Sports India, he brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to nurture aspiring swimmers, fostering excellence both in technique and mindset for competitive success in the water.

Head Sports Science

Dr. Sumit Arora

Dr. Sumit Arora, as the Head of Sports Science at Flying Fish Swimming Academy, brings unparalleled expertise in optimizing athletic performance. His dynamic leadership fosters a culture of excellence, integrating cutting-edge research and tailored training methodologies. Under his guidance, athletes achieve remarkable feats, pushing the boundaries of swimming prowess.

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