A private swim coach who is measured by results

Yes, I do!

Sometimes, explaining a technical movement from the pool deck is not enough for a swimmer to fully understand what they need to feel in the water.

Take the catch phase, for example. A swimmer may understand the instructions I give them, but still struggle to feel how their hands and forearms engage with the water to create propulsion.

By getting into the pool, I can provide closer, hands-on guidance to help the swimmer understand the movement and develop a better feel for the water.

Swimming is not just about knowing what to do. It is also about developing the right sensory awareness to recognise how a movement feels and how it affects propulsion.

Sometimes, the best way to teach a swimmer what to feel is to guide them through the movement in the water.

Lesson packages are available for group classes, but not for stroke correction or private 1-to-1 lessons.

The reason is simple: every swimmer learns at a different pace and has different technical needs.

For stroke correction and private lessons, I assess each swimmer individually to understand their current abilities, identify areas for improvement and determine the appropriate coaching approach.

Some swimmers may progress through certain skills more quickly, while others may require more time, practice and reinforcement to achieve the same outcome.

Rather than placing every swimmer into a fixed package, I prefer to focus on their individual progress and the coaching they actually need.

My priority is to provide a personalised learning experience rather than rush the process to fit a predetermined number of lessons.