Meet Coach Andrea
Training experience:
Swim Coaching since 2018
Nationality:
American/Romanian 
Living in The Netherlands since:
August 2020
Languages:
English, Romanian, French
Pool location:
Amsterdam Marnix
Profile:
I started swimming as a toddler living next to the beach in Boston! Throughout my childhood I loved the water, and grew up swimming competitively in the US since I was 9 years old. I started coaching when I was 16, and managed a swim team for two years as well. I love swimming and teaching others how to enjoy being in the water. Swimming in my view is not only a necessary life skill to have, but also one which can bring together a community and people of all ages.
Outside of coaching I am a Master’s student at UvA studying International Law.
Coaching Style:
My Coaching style is centered around creating a positive and supportive learning environment that caters to individual needs and fosters a love for swimming. I believe in a personalized approach, recognizing that every learner is unique and progresses at their own pace.
Swimming Certifications, Achievements, and Recognitions:
I was certified in water safety and lifeguarding in the US in 2017.
In competitive swimming, I was able to help my team win the state championships from years 2016-2020.
3rd place for the 100yd backstroke in the MA State Championships.
Specialties:
Backstroke in my specialty, but I can teach the full range of strokes! Throughout my coaching career, I have found success in working with a diverse range of students, tailoring my approach to meet the unique needs of each individual. My specialties include stroke refinement and overcoming swim fears/ building confidence.
“ Navigating the waters together, I specialize in transforming fears into confident strokes, one lesson at a time”
Our Adult Swim Classes
Your Personal Swim Coach will help you become a more confident you, a stronger, fitter and healthier you, a happier, care-free you and ensure your success in learning to enjoy and feel safe in and around water!
Beginners
If you cannot swim at all and are fearful and/or challenged in water generally.
If you have taken classes before and failed, join our beginners groups and we teach you how to float first.
Stroke Improvers
If you can float and swim but are afraid of deep water.
You can swim but are complete exhausted after swimming 1 lane.
You can join the intermediate or A group and enjoy our support with the first moves in the deep water.
Advanced
If you have no issues in the deep water and able to swim two laps without getting exhausted.
you can join the diploma groups or sportclass, come weekly or book individual lessons. Objective is working on stamina and improving techniques.