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Swimming • Water polo • Athlete development
Swimming & water polo coaching in Auckland
Build confidence in the water — and strength beyond it.
Small-group and individual coaching for children and young athletes, from first water confidence to competitive water polo.
Coached by Ilya Mokin•10+ years’ experience•First Aid Level 2•Auckland
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Enrolment is open for the next preparation group at MT Welligton pool
Register your interest now. We will confirm the athlete’s current level, the most suitable group and the next available start date # 01.08.2026
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Swimming • Water polo • Athlete development
Strong in the water. Strong beyond it.
Practical coaching that builds confident swimmers, capable players and resilient young people — from first foundations to competitive pathways.
Find the right programme Why Mokin Aquatics
Sport is the training ground.
The person is the goal.
Every session has two outcomes: better technique in the water and stronger habits outside it. Athletes learn how to prepare, respond to feedback, support a team and keep going when progress feels difficult.
Confidence
Progress is broken into achievable steps, so athletes learn to trust their preparation and act under pressure.
Discipline
Clear routines teach consistency, focus and responsibility — skills that transfer directly beyond sport.
Teamwork
Players learn to communicate, make space for others and understand how their role supports the whole team.
Programmes
A clear next step for every swimmer and player.
Explore all programmesSwim Foundations
Water confidence, safe habits and efficient movement for children who are learning to feel at home in the pool.
Beginners • Small groupsWater Polo Development
Ball skills, game awareness, movement and teamwork for young players ready to grow from fundamentals to competition.
Junior • School • Club pathwayGoalkeeper Coaching
Position-specific technique, decision-making and confidence from a national-league goalkeeper and specialist coach.
Individual • Small groupSchool & Team Programmes
Structured blocks for schools and clubs, including season planning, team development and coach support.
Custom programmeCoach & founder
Ilya Mokin
An experienced coach, former elite athlete and active contributor to New Zealand water polo.
Ilya Mokin combines specialist technical knowledge with a calm, patient coaching style. Athletes are expected to work hard — and are supported with clear feedback, structure and respect at every stage.
- 5×Uzbekistan Water Polo Champion
- 11×Uzbekistan Water Polo Cup winner
- 2025Selected for New Zealand National League team
- U15 & U18Coached athletes selected for NZ age-grade teams
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