Coaches
The SwimRise Coaches are excited to engage with your child this summer to improve their swimming skills, compete in the league swim meets and have a fun experience in the water.
Coach discovered a passion for competitive swimming at a young age and has been involved in the sport ever since. Swimming has provided opportunities to compete internationally, represent home country at major championships, and earn podium finishes in multiple events.
With over 10 years of coaching experience in several countries, Coach has helped swimmers develop strong fundamentals, improve technique, and reach state and national-level competitions. Many athletes under Coach’s guidance have achieved top finishes and personal bests.
Coach is passionate about helping swimmers build confidence, enjoy the sport, and develop a strong work ethic, with a focus on creating a positive, supportive, and fun team environment while encouraging athletes to strive for excellence.
Julliam Albino (Coach JJ) brings over 15 years of coaching experience to SwimRise Aquatics, including five years as Head Coach of Spartan Aquatic Club in Orange Park. He has worked across all levels—from developmental and age group to senior and varsity swimmers—creating a well-rounded, athlete-focused coaching style.
Julliam has led age group and pre-team programs, supported senior training groups, and developed dryland programs for swimmers of all ages. His experience also includes coaching Masters and triathlon athletes, giving him a strong perspective on long-term athlete development. From 2016 to 2019, he was selected as a coach for Florida Swimming All-Stars and Southern Zones teams.
While Julliam is passionate about developing fast, technically sound swimmers, he places equal emphasis on building character, integrity, and discipline. He believes that success in the pool is most meaningful when it also fosters confident, respectful, and honest individuals.
Outside the pool, Julliam enjoys working out, cooking, gaming with friends, and spending time with his girlfriend Anna and his cat, Cat.
Coach Junior has been coaching for over 10 years as a competitive swim coach and is the Head Coach for SwimRise Aquatics competitive swim team.
Junior Temotio is local Ponte Vedra resident with over 10 years of coaching experience across all age levels including summer league, High school, Club and collegiate. Currently the Founder & Head Coach for SwimRise Aquatics competitive Swim Program as well as the Head Swim & Dive Coach of the Ponte Vedra HS Sharks where they recently won their third state championship. He graduated from East Carolina University with a Bachelor of Science in Business/Marketing in 2012 where he was a four-year scholarship swimmer, holding records in several relays and ranked among the school’s Top 10 All Time in the 50 Freestyle and 100-yard butterfly.