Leenah is a passionate advocate for swimming and a proud resident of Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey. Her journey in the world of swimming began with the EHT Seahawks at a young age and has spanned over 13 years, cultivating a deep love for the water. As a four-year varsity swimmer and multi-year captain at Egg Harbor Township High School, Leenah qualified for senior sectionals six times, secured two first-place finishes at the SJISA Coaches’ Invitational, earned First Team Press All Star honors for four years, won the High Point Award at CALs, and consistently reached the A-Finals at the New Jersey Meet of Champions, specializing in the 200 IM and both the 100 and 200 breaststroke.
She continued her swimming career at the collegiate level, initially recruited to swim at Division I Rider University before completing her journey swimming at Rowan University. For the past decade, Leenah has dedicated herself to teaching at the Aquatic and Fitness Center, offering private and group swim lessons to swimmers of all ages. Her experience also includes four years as a camp counselor, where she provided daily swim lessons, as well as a year managing a summer program for over 30 kids who all received daily swim instruction. Serving as head guard, she manages the lifeguards at the Aquatic Center, oversees pool party scheduling, and assists the Aquatic Center supervisor.
As a certified lifeguard and swimming enthusiast, she believes in the vital importance of swimming skills, especially in a coastal region like South Jersey. She loves the unique blend of teamwork and individual dedication that swimming offers and is eager to see this new program thrive. She is excited to elevate the presence of swimming in South Jersey, inspiring future generations to embrace the sport she cherishes.

Leenah Sarhan's Coaching Bio