“You dream. You plan. You reach. There will be obstacles. There will be doubters. There will be mistakes. But with hard work, with belief, with confidence and trust in yourself and those around you, there are no limits. ”

— Michael Phelps

Lia Ochs, Hazleton, PA | Gold Medalist in 200 and 500 Free | 2026 PIAA 3AAA District 2 Swimming Championships

*Lia became District Champion in 200 Free beating the Hazleton HS, Wilkes University and Holy Redeemer Pool Records.*
*She also became District Champion in 500 Free and beat her record from 2025. Her 200 Free Relay Team was also District Champions.*
**Lia started her early training at age 7 with Swim Technique Coaching.**

Focus is on High-Quality Stroke Mechanics, Underwater Phase Efficiency, Distance per Stroke Training, Pacing, Dive Starts and Turns for Faster Swimming!

Competitive swimmers exhibit high academic achievement and life success, learning self-discipline, time management, and commitment to a goal through their training. One to one technique coaching helps swimmers to gain confidence and creates a foundation for long term success. Each swimmer is provided with an evaluation of stroke mechanics. The chronological and developmental age, athletic ability, body type, and goals are taken into consideration throughout this interactive process. one that requires diligence and many trials. Results seen in meet performance are incentive to continue to improve and very rewarding!

Your coach, Joanne M. Koury is credentialed with USA Swimming and the American Swim Coaches Association Level 3, is an Exercise Physiologist and has over 40 years of coaching and teaching experience. Check out the tab about Your Coach for more details on Joanne’s credentials.