I learnt to swim at Hampton outdoor pool as a baby with my parents and then with my family moved to Jamaica where I swam competitively on the school swim team and for a club. I loved the excitement of competitions and improving my techniques. We then moved to South Africa where I swam for a local club and on return to the UK joined the Great Whites Swim club in Hampton. It was here, with a passion to pursue a career in swimming I completed my STA courses in 2008.

As a family we then moved to St Lucia where I again swam competitively with a club culminating in being picked for the national team, thanks to my great coaches. I also coached students at a prep school and the younger club swimmers for my team on a voluntary basis.

I take real pleasure in seeing how beginners start to feel confident in the water and help more competent swimmers improve their strokes and techniques. My aim is to instil a lifelong love of swimming for fun, competition and fitness as well as friendship whilst keeping them all safe. I recently lived in Malta where I worked as a lifeguard for the Malta Red Cross as well as club coaching, schools learn to swim programme and private lessons. My experience of working overseas has given me insight into a range of techniques used to teach swimming and I look to blend all my knowledge into lessons I provide.

My aim is to pass on my passion for swimming to all my students regardless of ability, age and make swimming fun, enjoyable and a skill for life.

As my mother was a PE teacher and competitive swimmer, it was inevitable that I would be introduced to swimming from a very young age. I learned through my local swimming club and from there I progressed to a county championship level, excelling, particularly in backstroke. When working as a lifeguard, I decided to expand my skills and progress into teaching. I have always loved being in and around water, so moving to a position where I could transfer my passion to others seemed like a no brainer!

I love being a swimming coach because of an opportunity to educate children in an essential life skill and reward of seeing them progress under my tuition. I believe learning to swim at a young age is as important as learning to read and write. 71% of the world’s surface is water and knowing how to interact within this environment is crucial for keeping yourself and others safe. In my opinion, some of the best sports in the world are conducted in and around water, and I would not want anybody to miss out on that!

My teaching style is personable and interactive. I believe in making lessons fun and teaching through positive reinforcement, with a demonstrative and repetitive approach. I like to get to know my students so that they can feel comfortable around me, which in turn extracts greater student input, for maximum results!

I have always loved the water and swimming. I have had Asthma since the age of 6 and would be off school for weeks at a time. When I reached secondary school, swimming helped me to build up my strength and stamina and become fit and well. I have refined my technique swimming with Teddington Masters swim squad. I have since taken part in several 5k Swimathon for charity and the Dart 10k river swim along with lake and sea swim events.

I decided to become a swimming coach in 2006 and after having my first child I left my Marketing work and dived into a swim coaching career. I wanted to share my passion for swimming and teach a key life skill that may one day save a life. My aim is always to teach children and young people in a way that will instil a love of swimming they are keen to return to throughout their lives. Swimming is an excellent sport that everyone can enjoy, I feel very lucky to have the opportunity to teach it. I believe children should learn to swim to increase confidence and develop coping skills for the future, keeping them well in mind and body. Swimming can be something a child can excel at away from academic studies and this can really help improve self-esteem and self-belief. My teaching style is compassionate and friendly, building confidence and empowering swimmers to challenge themselves to be the best they can and enjoy themselves!

I have always liked being in the water and swimming from a young age.  I decided to become a swimming coach when I provided support with lessons at my children’s swim school. I truly enjoyed the experience and booked myself onto a swimming teaching training course straight away.

I love being a swimming coach because I get a great satisfaction from helping people learn a life skill and seeing the look on a swimmer’s face when they finally achieve something they’ve been struggling with. Swimming is one of the most important life skills and I think everyone should have some level of proficiency in swimming.

My teaching style is fun and engaging. I’m a energetic teacher and I have found that children learn better when the lessons are fun.

I was always sporty as a child and loved sailing, so it was important for me to learn how to swim at an early age. After receiving my BA (Hon) in Sports Science from university, I became a full time PE teacher and swimming instructor. This was fulfilling to me, as physical activity is a core to building a healthy lifestyle.

I believe children need to learn to swim as it is a fundamental skill that all of us should have. In fact, everyone benefits from learning to swim, regardless of their age.

With SEN children, I love seeing smiles on their faces when they see the improvement, let themselves go and feel free. I truly enjoy seeing the growth in a person’s stamina as they push their boundaries. I have been using the Shaw method of coaching for a long time now and I think it really helps with good body alignment.

A few years ago, I decided to change my career to become a swimming coach after 20 years in HR. I have always loved swimming and diving. Being a swimming coach is rewarding because I get to pass on important skills to people. Swimming is a life skill, but it also has countless benefits for everyone physically, mentally, and emotionally.

I have taught aerobics, meditation, salsa dancing and Aquafit as well as swimming in my life. Teaching has always been one of my passions and it gives me an immense pleasure to watch my students develop skills and increase confidence and positivity in their lives.

I firmly believe that having fun is key to learning for children. I use various types of communication to teach them as they all have different ways to obtain information and reach their goals.