The Team
Who We Are
Alex Shogolev
Founder & Head Coach
Alex Shogolev has been involved in the sport of swimming for over 18 years, both as a competitive athlete and as a coach. His journey in the sport has taken him across Canada and internationally, where he has trained with several renowned programs, including the University of Calgary Dinos and the University of Manitoba Bisons. As an athlete, Alex competed at major national meets such as the Canada West Championships, the Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) Championships, and the 2016 Rio Olympic Trials.
Since beginning his coaching career in 2016, Alex has built a reputation for developing swimmers through structured, efficient, and progressive training methods. His coaching philosophy emphasizes strong technical foundations, consistency, and mindset development — key elements that have helped his athletes achieve success at both the provincial and national levels. Many of the swimmers he has coached have gone on to become provincial and national champions.
In 2025, Alex served as a coach at the Canada Games, working with some of the country’s top emerging talent. He was later selected as the Head Coach for Team Canada at the upcoming 2026 Maccabiah Games, a recognition of his leadership, expertise, and commitment to athlete development.
Alex is passionate about helping swimmers of all levels reach their full potential — whether they’re taking their first strokes or pursuing excellence at the national stage.
Daniel Honcharenko
Assistant Head Coach
Daniel’s swimming journey started at age eight and quickly climbed to Ukraine’s national stage, where he became a National Champion and earned multiple National Championship medals, along with a long list of regional titles. After transitioning to coaching, he's spent over seven years working with swimmers across Ukraine, Russia, and Canada, developing provincial champions and medalists in Manitoba. Most recently, in 2024, he served as Head Coach of the Gold Team at the Manitoba Games, leading top young athletes through high-level competition and helping them perform when it counted most. Daniel is proud to be part of the Alpha Familia!
Vitalii Musiienko
Head Age Group Coach
Vitalii Musiienko has been involved in swimming since 2004 — first as a competitive athlete and later as a coach. He began his swimming journey in Ukraine, where he trained daily and competed at multiple levels. During his university years, he also took up triathlon, further broadening his athletic experience and deepening his understanding of endurance sports.
Vitalii holds an International Master’s Degree in Physical Education and Sport, supported by a strong academic background in health sciences. This expertise provides him with a solid foundation for developing athletes through proper technique, strength training, and movement efficiency.
Since relocating to Canada, Vitalii has coached both Masters and Age Group swimmers. He is passionate about sharing his knowledge, helping swimmers refine their skills, build confidence, and develop a lifelong appreciation for the sport.
Anna-Mariya Parashchak
Assistant Coach
Anna-Mariya Parashchak is a certified lifeguard, swim instructor, and coach with strong experience in teaching and motivating young swimmers to improve their skills and confidence in the water. She draws on her leadership and communication skills gained through her time as a Staff Cadet in the Canadian Cadet Program, as well as her extensive volunteer experience working with children.
Anna-Mariya is passionate about youth development and strives to create a safe, engaging, and encouraging learning environment for every swimmer. Her goal is to help young athletes develop a lifelong love for swimming, build confidence, and foster a strong sense of teamwork.
Jasmine Hassan
Assistant Coach
Jasmine's journey with Alpha began in the pool, where she made her mark as a former standout swimmer with numerous podium finishes to her name. She knows firsthand what it takes to put in the work, lift up your teammates, and push toward your goals—because she's lived it, lap after lap. Now, after years of competing, Jasmine is trading her lane for the deck and stepping into a new role as a coach, eager to guide the next generation of Alpha swimmers on their own path to success. We're incredibly proud to welcome her to the coaching team—Jasmine is proud to be part of the Alpha Familia!
Ellaina Zielinski
Assistant Coach
Ellaina's love for swimming started at a young age, and she's always felt a natural connection with the water. She successfully completed her swimming levels and earned her National Lifeguard and Instructor certifications, gaining valuable experience teaching swimmers of all ages along the way. Now, she's eager to bring that same passion and knowledge to the pool deck—helping the next generation of Alpha athletes build confidence, develop their skills, and fall in love with the sport just like she did. Ellaina is proud to be part of the Alpha Familia!
Sofi Iakhnes
Assistant Coach
Sofi has been in the water since she was six, and swimming has always been her passion. She grew up in competitive programs that taught her discipline, teamwork, and resilience—values she now brings to every young swimmer she coaches. With years of experience working with children through daycares, mini-meets, and deck-side coaching, Sofi specializes in teaching the fundamentals: proper technique, good form, and the building blocks that set kids up for success in the water. She loves breaking down strokes step by step, making learning fun while instilling habits that last. But more than that, she loves seeing little ones light up when something clicks—when they feel the water underneath them and realize they can do it. For Sofi, it's about giving kids a strong foundation and the confidence to enjoy the sport for years to come.