Mohammad Deljoo is a professional swimming coach from Iran who currently resides in Muscat, Oman. Numerous people, both inside and outside the country, are familiar with his teaching and coaching skills.

He is so well-known in his profession as a swimming coach that a large number of people are connected to him. He is a really personable, well-mannered, and talkative individual who freely shares his knowledge with his swimmers. Mohammad can be considered the first Persian-language speaker in the world who has made significant efforts to pave the route for earning the American Swimming Coaches Association’s International Level 5. Hence, he is referred to as “Coach Mohammad of Iran.”

A concise biography of Mohammad Deljoo, nicknamed “Coach Mohammad"

* Birth: December 26th, 1988

*Place of birth: Mashhad, Iran. He is currently living in Oman.

* Nationality: Iranian

* Height: 178

*Weight: 84 KG

* Age: 39

* Relationship Status: Married

* Wife Name: Parisa Pilzour

* Son Name: Avesta Deljoo

* Education: California Center University Master of Sport Physiology and Otago University Master of Applied Management

*Occupation: Bussiness Owner and Senior Swimming Coach

2010 to the present

* Coach Mohammad’s website: CoachMohammad.com

Mohammad was born on December 26, 1988, into a family of six (as the third child) in Mashhad, Iran. In addition to himself, he has three sisters named Sarah, Sahar, and Sarina. Sarah is Mohammad’s older sister and has been his supporter on many occasions.

Mohammad immigrated to Oman with his spouse and their son in April 2017 and has been a resident of Muscat. After several years of professional and personal growth in Oman, he decided to move to New Zealand in August 2022 to pursue his studies in Business Management and gain further international experience. In July 2024, after successfully completing his education, Mohammad returned to Oman, which he proudly considers his second home.

Mohammad graduated from PNU Iran with a bachelor’s degree in physical education and sports science. Since he was a youngster, he had a special interest in coaching, but considering that families in Iran desire their children to become physicians, engineers, and attorneys, Mohammad experienced opposition from his family at the time. Finally, he earned a Master of Science degree in Sport Physiology from California Center University.

Mohammad and his tiny family picked Oman as their second home. Given his overall interest in issues such as corporate management, he chose to study applied management at Otago University, New Zealand, and he is already completed a Master of Applied Management degree.

Thus far, I’ve gotten all of my knowledge from experience and a variety of courses. I’ve been monitoring every tournament and speaking with a number of prominent coaches. and I’ve always learned by doing. Mohammad explained. It was enough to transform me into Coach Mohammad.

His coaching philosophy revolves around fostering a supportive and empowering environment where athletes can maximize their potential while nurturing a passion for swimming that extends beyond the pool. He stated: I am dedicated to instilling values of discipline, resilience, and teamwork, essential not only for athletic success but also for personal growth and development.

It is essential to say that Mohammad has been extended an invitation to participate as a coach in the Fina World Swimming Championship scheduled to take place in Melbourne in December 2022. Moreover, he served as a member of the Athletes’ Committee at the 2023 World Swimming Championships in Fukuoka, Japan, and continued in the same role at the 2025 World Swimming Championships in Singapore.

Following his relocation to New Zealand, Mohammad resumed his engagement with the Master Swimming field. His first challenge in New Zealand was the Master New Zealand Swimming Competition held in Taupo in September 2022, during which he demonstrated exceptional skill and achieved three gold medals in the events of 50, 100, and 200 Breaststroke. Subsequently, he took part in the New Zealand Masters Games held in Whanganui in February 2023, which presented a greater challenge. Nevertheless, Mohammad emerged victorious, securing seven gold medals.

In February 2024, Mohammad Deljoo participated in the Master Games in Dunedin, and he achieved 12 gold medals and named the best athlete in the Master Games tournament. Today, he brought his number of gold medals to 19 in the New Zealand Master Games. 

In all of his interviews about these achievements, he mentioned Mark Bone (the former Olympic swimming coach of New Zealand) and Richard Lockhart (the former Olympian swimmer of New Zealand), who played a significant role in encouraging him to achieve this award.
 
Mohammad was named the success of the ASCA International Level 5 Awards in 2020. Moreover, he got his certified mentor title in September 2023, according to the mentorship program provided by ASCA.

In 2018, He joined the American Swimming Coaches Association (ASCA) as a permanent member, earning certifications at International Levels 1 and 2. Within less than a year, he attained the prestigious International Level 5 certification—the highest qualification offered by ASCA—becoming the first Iranian to achieve this distinction. In early 2020, he also became a member of the Australian Swimming Coaches and Teachers Association (ASCTA), where he continues to be an active member. Furthermore, Mohammad has been a PRO member of the World Swimming Coaches Association since 2021. relocating to New Zealand, Mohammad joined Swimtastic, where he had the opportunity to work with Mark Bone, a renowned New Zealand swimming coach and former national head coach. Under Mark’s leadership from 1990 to 1996, New Zealand’s swimming program achieved remarkable success, including victory at the 1995 FINA World Short Course Swimming Championships.

Today, Mohammad leads his own company and sports organization, Elite Sport Club, in Oman. Together with Ebrahim Salehi, who serves as the club’s president, they have successfully expanded their operations, establishing four branches across the country within just one year.

In November 2025, Mohammad achieved one of the highest coaching credentials by becoming a certified Swim England Senior Swimming Coach.