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FEBRUARY | Olga Molotilova | Submission By: Grace Tsai
"The person who has been, and continues to be, the most important influence in my life is my coach, Coach Olga. With over twenty years of coaching experience, she is not only an exceptional coach but someone who truly cares about her swimmers. It’s not just the time and hard work she puts in — it’s so much more than that. She connects with us as a team and ensures that every athlete feels supported and valued.
Coach Olga doesn’t simply tell us what to do; she teaches us and helps us understand why. Even though we are a smaller team, Armada Artistic Swimming is successful and competitive because of her leadership. Perseverance and never giving up are lessons parents and teachers often talk about, but I didn’t truly understand them until I began synchronized swimming. Coach Olga pushes us to aim higher, work harder, and believe in ourselves.
She is a tough coach, but that is exactly why we respect and love her. She challenges us because she sees our potential, and that challenge brings our team closer together. In just two years, I went from not knowing how to swim to becoming a third-place soloist at Nationals — and Coach Olga was with me every step of the way. She never gave up on me or on our team, and she showed us that with hard work, belief, and teamwork, even the impossible is possible."