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Mr. Arilson Champam

Head Swimming Coach, HAVA Head Swimming Coach, Director of Aquatics

Champam, a former nationally ranked swimmer, has coached athletes at the highest levels of competitive swimming. His credentials include coaching at two Olympic Games (2012 and 2020), five World Championships (2011, 2013, 2015, 2019, and 2025), multiple Pan American Games (2003, 2007, 2011), and the 2025 Asian Championships.

Throughout his distinguished career, Champam has served as a coach for national teams representing Brazil, South Korea, India, and the Bahamas. He holds a postgraduate degree in Physiology of Exercise and Sport Training and a Master’s degree in Human Movement Science, informing his science-based approach to developing elite swimmers.

“My coaching leverages my educational experience and centers around proper technique, especially at the development stage, which provides the best foundation for success and reduces the risk of injury or burnout,” said Champam. “I’m tremendously excited to support the next generation of elite Hargrave swimmers.”