Meet Coach Almut
- TRAINING EXPERIENCE:
Possessing a lifelong expertise in swimming, cultivated from a young age.
- NATIONALITY:
German 
- LIVING IN THE NETHERLANDS SINCE:
I was 21 years old
- LANGUAGE/S:
Dutch, German, English
- POOL LOCATION:
Den Haag
Profile:
I grew up in Germany, where my love for water began in childhood. I was fortunate to have swimming lessons every school year, which allowed me to develop my skills early on. One teacher, a passionate competitive swimmer, left a lasting impression on me by offering extra technique lessons. At just 11 years old, I eagerly attended every session.
Over the years, I worked diligently to maintain my swimming abilities and enjoyed assisting friends and family in improving their techniques. This passion for swimming inspired me to become a swimming instructor.
Currently, I work at the municipality of The Hague, where I live with my partner and teenage son. Also, in my free time, I love hiking in the Alps, and one of my greatest joys is diving into cool water after a long day of exploration.
Join me in the water, and lets begin this journey together!
Coaching Style:
Swimming becomes truly enjoyable when you are relaxed and confident in the water. To achieve this, it’s essential to learn proper swimming techniques. Strength and athleticism are not requirements for learning to swim; rather, comfort and control are key. This is what we will focus on at the start.
My role as an instructor is to ensure that each swimmer feels at ease in the water while gently encouraging them to take their next steps in their swimming journey. I am patient with my students and find great enthusiasm in witnessing their progress and improvements.
Swimming Certifications, Achievements, & Recognitions:
- KNZB Rescue Swimming 2023
- Zwemdiploma B in 2023
- Since August 2023 I have followed a course at Swim England to become a Certified Swimming Teacher.
Specialties:
Breaststroke is my favorite swimming style, but I enjoy teaching all the strokes. I strive to analyze each student’s technique, identifying strengths and areas for improvement.
I believe that progress often lies in the details, so I focus on one aspect at a time to help my students enhance their skills effectively.
“Breathe!”
Our adult swim classes
Your personal swim coach is here to help you become a more confident, stronger, and healthier version of yourself.
Water introduction
Are you unable to swim or are you afraid of water? Have you taken lessons before and failed? Or it has been a long time ago? Then join us at ground zero in water introduction!
Stroke introduction
If you comfortable in water but are not able to swim the 4 basic strokes, this level is for you. Requirements include: passing introduction level, or swim back-crawl, and backstroke (froggy leg).
Intermediate
To join this level you need to be able to swim comfrotably in shallow water, however it is okay if deep water gives you discomfort.
This level requires for you know all the 4 basic strokes.
Advanced
If you have no issues in the deep water and you are able to swim more than 100m without getting exhausted this level is for you!
You want to become fitter and stronger with swimming as your weekly workout!