Testimonials
Coach Ling works closely with Happy Fish Swim School and is one of the coaches whom we are very proud to work with. Not only has Coach Ling attained the swimming teacher certification under Sports Singapore and AUSTSWIM, he has one of the rare swimming instructors who is certified and has experience teaching infants, toddlers and special needs students in swimming. Other than leading the infant and toddler group lessons on weekends, Coach Ling also supported us in projects for Special Needs Schools such as Chaoyang School and Grace Orchard School. And whenever he is available, he also helps in teaching students with special needs privately. His students include many people with Mild Learning Disability and Autisum (both Verbal and Non-verbal).
It takes a lot patience and encouragement to teach students with Special Needs. Coach Ling's cheerful and motivating personality, in addition to his firm handling of the students in class, certainly made him one of the popular coaches among the teachers, parents and students of the Special Needs School. His students look forward to their weekly swimming lessons and teachers are very comfortable to let him handled the students alone. And being a very responsible man, he is always early to prepare for his lessons and would give his 100% for every lesson he taught. He even managed to train a group of students with mild learning disability and autism to pass their swim safer stage 1 assessment within 2 terms, with once a week group lessons at Yio Chu Kang Complex.
We would strongly recommend Coach Ling to any institutuion that needs a responsible, patient and motivating leader.
- Lim Wan Ying / Manager
Happy Fish Swim School Pte Ltd
dated: 24 February 2016
2SG Ling Wee Lee has been invaluable to 1st Company as an outstanding Detachment Sergeant.
He is helpful and approachable, and is a leader whom the men respect greatly. 2SG Ling Wee Lee also puts emphasis on physical fitness, and ensures that his men train regularly.
He Displayed great dedication to his work, and shows very good leadership skills and responsibility when it comes to training his men.
2SG Ling Wee Lee is indeed an asset to the organization.
- CPT Clarence Chua, Officer Commanding 1st Company, 1st CDO BN, SAF
dated: 9 April 2006
Parent's Feedback
Hi Coach Ling,
我的儿子是一个内向的孩子，以前送他去swimming complex的游泳班，他总是不那么积极的躲在一边，大部分时间坐在一边闲着。对上课的积极性也不那么大。刚开始让他跟coach Klien上课时，他的态度也是非常保留，答应我试试看吧，不喜欢就不上了。哪里知道，上了第一节课后，他就开心的告诉我，他很喜欢和coach klien学游泳（也许是帅哥老师谁都喜欢吧:））。短短两三节课后，他的自由泳就已经有模有样了。现在，他已经上了3个月了，从一对一的练习，转到4个人的小班。没想到他说几个人一起上课更有意思了。一到周五，他就会兴奋的盼望周六的游泳课。我每次在泳池边上看着孩子们都能感受到这种欢乐，兴奋的气氛。Coach Ling 和 Coach Klien 是两个热情，有亲和力年轻人。从他们跟孩子们相处的言语动作，我能感受到那种天生爱孩子，善于和孩子交流的天性。他们上课的方式也非常有趣，符合孩子们在玩中学习的天性。并非像一般的教练那样过分强调枯燥的姿势练习。他们会以一种孩子们乐于接受的方法，慢慢引导他们。虽然我的孩子已经8岁了，但我观察到他们教2-4岁小孩真是特别有一套方法。看着这些小朋友从对水感到畏惧到在深水池里自信的游来游去，真觉得好神奇！找到这样的教练，我真的觉得很放心，很幸运啊！
Best,
Lynn (Xuanchen's mummy)
dated: 5 November 2013 4:55pm
Testimonial
Dear Yao Hui & Klein,
Buddy Sports is a perfect choice for us, their coaches are not only approachable, they are also good with interacting with children. My experience with them have been fantastic. My daughter use to be terrified of water due to an unpleasant experience in the pool. No amount of coaxing from us or instructors from other company can get her back into the pool after the incident.
I was very impress with the coaches from Buddy Sports as they did not only get her back into the water but also created in her an interest for the sport. She now enjoys every lesson she attend with them and is able to swim with confident. As parents, we are happy to see our girl overcoming a fear. Kudos to the coaches of buddy Sports.
Cheers
Euodia
dated: 3 November 2013 2:33pm
Testimonial
Adeline started swimming with Coach Ling at 23 months and after 30 minute lessons a week for just over a year, she can now swim freely, flipping on her back as well. I can only imagine the patience it takes to teach a toddler to enjoy swimming. Thank you, Ling, for keeping the lessons fun!
dated: 9 January 2015 9:25pm
SSG Ling Yao Hui enlisted on 24 july 2001 and served Military Police during his first 2 years in Army. Subsequently after his full time national service in 2003, SSG Ling Yao Hui decided to join the Commando (Cdo) Formation. During his service in the Cdo Formation, he had constantly upgrade himself by going for numerous courses. Being an operator in the Small Boat Detachment, SSG Ling Yao Hui is well trained in water Proficiency. He was a Assualt Diver and a Qualified SAF Lifeguard.
SSG Ling Yao Hui is an outstanding soldier with multiple talents. Besides being proficient as a boat operator, SSG Ling Yao Hui was also an excellent marksman. His remarkable skills in shooting had gained him numerous competition experiences and acheivements. Some of the key achievements he had accomplished were; Champion for Men pistol Match 1, 1st runner up for Match 2 Men pistol Match and Champion for Pistol Team During the SAF skill at Arms Meet in 2010, 1st Runner up for Pistol Team during ASEAN Armies Rifle Meets (AARM) and 2nd Runner up for Pistol Team during Brunei International Skill at Arms Meet. Not only had he done well in his shooting competition, he also contributed to the Cdo Formation by representing Singapore Army in AARM as Neutral Officer in 2012 and assisted in coaching the Cdo Pistol Team to clinch the Championship in Annual Army Shooting Meets 2013. SSG Ling Yao Hui's talent in drawing is also commendable. His creatitvity in arts is admirable and he contributed to the formation as the designer for Chain of Command event in 2008 and the Special Forces Commanders' Conference (SFCC) event in 2009. He is always looking for more opportunities to showcase his skills and talents by putting them to good use.
SSG Ling Yao Hui is highly responsible individual who posseses exemplary work ethics throughout his tenure in Commando Formation. His dilignce and highly motivated attitude have always been evident in all assigned tasks. His strong sense of leadership and organisational skill were evident of ability to lead and manage his men during training. He also possesses the ability and resolve problem during dificult situations all by himself without any assistance. His initiative and managerial skills ensure that his standards are performed up to the Unit's expectations and he has no qualms in sacrificing his personal time to go beyond the call of duty to make sure that the job was done well.
In all the appointments SSG Ling Yao Hui undertook during his 13 years in service, he had demostrated professionalism and efficaciousness in his work. He had greatly enhanced the organisation capabilities and benchmarked the level of excellence in the various appointments he took. In 2011, he was awarded SAF Long Service and Good Conduct (10years) Medal.
SSG Ling Yao Hui has proven as a valuable asset to the Commando Formation and SAF. Given his demonstrated potential, we believe SSG Ling would overcome any difficulty or challenge given to him. He will try his utmost to complete any task to the best of his ability. We, the SAF Commando, do sincerely wish him all the best in his future endeavours.
- MAJ NG LAI KHIM STEVEN, COMMANDING OFFICER AFPN 1516
dated: March 2013
Feedback
Thank you, Coach Ling! My girls have gained so much confidence in the pool because of you. 6 year old Lucia used to hate water being splashed on her face even while playing in the pool. However, she can put her whole face in the water with no complaints at all, on her very first lesson with you! I am also very impressed that both Lucia and 4 year old Leticia are able to hold their breath under water to "swim" without their board floats so quickly under your teachings. They are ALWAYS looking forward to swimming lessons with you. To the extent that on swimming days when it was raining earlier, they would keep wishing for the rain to go away and cheer loudly when it is gone. The girls really love you, Coach! You are terrific!!
Mrs Lim
dated: 7 November 2013, 9:34am
testimonial from Win
I thought that I can swim until I started learning breaststroke style swimming with Yao Hui. As soon as I started the first lesson, I found out that I was a wimpy swimmer. Yao Hui is very patient in teaching especially for the adult learners who have picked up the wrong swimming techniques. He is very attentive and points out my mistakes and gives the useful feedback how to correct those. He communicates in straight forward ways and so learners can understand clearly. Now, I can swim breaststroke style correctly. I have also decided to learn free style swimming with him. He is also a good coach for young swimmers. I saw him teaching children happily and affectionately. I can feel how his young students love him. I would recommend that Yao Hui is an excellent swimming coach for all types of learners.
Ms Ma Thin Win
dated: 21 March 2013, 11:08pm
my comment
Hi Ling,
Here’s our comment for the swim lessons :
My daughter has been swimming with Buddy Sports for slightly over a year. Coaches are friendly, patient and professional. Most importantly, they put a spin on lessons, making it thoroughly fun and enjoyable, and my daughter looks forward to her swim classes even though she has to wake up early on the weekend and jump into the cold pool. Besides learning the techniques of swimming, she was also taught safety in the water and basic water rescue. My son, age of 3, has also started swimming with them. To encourage him, lots of toys were used to make the learning process fun and challenging. My son is usually quite reserved and does not take well to strangers, but even he has warmed up quickly to the coaches who are extremely fun loving and approachable. I will highly recommend Buddy Sports.
Cheers
Adler
dated: 25 November 2013, 3:47pm
Feedback
Hello Coach Ling,
Adeline really enjoys swimming now after we started taking your class.
She was at that stage where the fear of water was starting to set in, but within a couple of weeks of your lessons, the fear was gone. She enjoys diving under water so much that she spends her bath time with her face under water and kicking her feet.
Thank you for your patience and kind words when she is cranky. I think that's the most important criteria for a toddler coach - patience!
Sincerely,
Gina
dated: 3 November 2013, 1:27pm
