Meet Our Swim Coach
Meet Swim Coach Frans
Nationality: Dutch
Living in The Netherlands since: Born and raised
Languages: Dutch & English
Pool location: The Hague Overbosch
Personal vision: Stop prolonging the fear of water or any other destructive thought you may have, just show up and you will be hooked. So, let’s meet and get familiarized with water sooner than later.
Profile:
I worked in a school as a gym teacher for children and youngsters for many years until I injured my knee skiing. This had an impact on the rest of my career and I changed direction to became a full time swim teacher at several schools in the Rotterdam and Leiden area.
I am the father of 3 grownups, a handyman and I am slowly approaching retirement with no plans as yet!
Coaching style:
I am confident that everyone can learn to swim although it may take a little while. With this in mind, my lessons and explanations are adjusted according to the need of the swimmers. I enjoy accompanying my students through that process. I believe swimming is an exercise for all types of people. The amount of flexibility as well as agility one acquires through swimming increases the body’s stamina and mental acuity.
Specialties:
I am that coach who can deal with any level of swimmers in any pool. Within 45 minutes, I offer them exactly what they need. My very strong didactical skills and foundation in swimming make a perfect starting point for beginner learners. I bring 25 years of experience with me, therefore I am involved with coaching younger coaches as well… That is why they call me the Padre de Familia of the School.
Our range of swimming classes for adults
Which class suits you best? Select from beginner to advanced swimming lessons. We offer classes suitable at different levels, from classes for beginners to classes for those who want to refine their technique and increase their stamina.
Water introduction
Difficulty: Beginner
Lessons range: 1 of 5
No swimming ability? Fear of water? Past lessons unsuccessful or a long time ago? Then it’s time to begin again — from the very start — with a water introduction at ground zero!
Perfect for absolute beginners or those with fear of water.
- Overcome fear of water
- Get comfortable in shallow water
- Learn to float and move freely
- Build basic water confidence
Stroke introduction
Difficulty: Beginner
Lessons range: 2 of 5
Comfortable in water, but not yet able to swim the four basic strokes? This level provides the right fit.
Requirements include: completion of the introduction level, or ability to swim back-crawl and backstroke (with froggy leg kick).
For those who are water-confident but don’t yet swim strokes.
- Learn the 4 basic strokes
- Improve breath control
- Build up stamina in shallow water
- Transition from water play to structured swimming
Intermediate
Difficulty: Intermediate
Lessons range: 3 of 5
Participation in this level requires the ability to swim comfortably in shallow water. Discomfort in deep water is acceptable.
Requirements include: knowledge of all four basic strokes.
You can swim in shallow water but still improving technique or confidence.
- Refine technique for all 4 strokes
- Improve efficiency and endurance
- Get more comfortable in deeper water
- Work on swimming longer distances without breaks
Advanced
Difficulty: Advanced
Lessons range: 4 of 5
No issues in deep water and able to swim more than 100 meters without exhaustion? This level is the perfect match. The goal: getting fitter and stronger through swimming as a weekly workout.
You swim 100m+ without stopping and want cardio & progress.
- Swim in deep water with full confidence
- Increase swimming stamina and speed
- Improve stroke power and breathing
- Prepare for diploma-event and/or sports-level training
Sports Class
Difficulty: Advanced
Lessons range: 5 of 5
Take swimming skills to the next level with the Sport Class! Designed for holders of official swim diplomas or advanced swimmers seeking new challenges — this class delivers focused, high-level training.
For advanced or diploma-level swimmers seeking challenge.
- Train like an athlete
- Learn interval and endurance sets
- Improve race technique and starts
- Build peak swimming fitness
Meet Our Swim Coach
Meet Swim Coach Frans
Nationality: Dutch
Living in The Netherlands since: Born and raised
Languages: Dutch & English
Pool location: The Hague Overbosch
Personal vision: Stop prolonging the fear of water or any other destructive thought you may have, just show up and you will be hooked. So, let’s meet and get familiarized with water sooner than later.
Profile:
I worked in a school as a gym teacher for children and youngsters for many years until I injured my knee skiing. This had an impact on the rest of my career and I changed direction to became a full time swim teacher at several schools in the Rotterdam and Leiden area.
I am the father of 3 grownups, a handyman and I am slowly approaching retirement with no plans as yet!
Coaching style:
I am confident that everyone can learn to swim although it may take a little while. With this in mind, my lessons and explanations are adjusted according to the need of the swimmers. I enjoy accompanying my students through that process. I believe swimming is an exercise for all types of people. The amount of flexibility as well as agility one acquires through swimming increases the body’s stamina and mental acuity.
Specialties:
I am that coach who can deal with any level of swimmers in any pool. Within 45 minutes, I offer them exactly what they need. My very strong didactical skills and foundation in swimming make a perfect starting point for beginner learners. I bring 25 years of experience with me, therefore I am involved with coaching younger coaches as well… That is why they call me the Padre de Familia of the School.
Our range of
swimming classes
for adults
Which class suits you best? Select from beginner to advanced swimming lessons. We offer classes suitable at different levels, from classes for beginners to classes for those who want to refine their technique and increase their stamina.
Water introduction
Difficulty: Beginner
Lessons range: 1 of 5
No swimming ability? Fear of water? Past lessons unsuccessful or a long time ago? Then it’s time to begin again — from the very start — with a water introduction at ground zero!
Perfect for absolute beginners or those with fear of water.
- Overcome fear of water
- Get comfortable in shallow water
- Learn to float and move freely
- Build basic water confidence
Stroke introduction
Difficulty: Beginner
Lessons range: 2 of 5
Comfortable in water, but not yet able to swim the four basic strokes? This level provides the right fit.
Requirements include: completion of the introduction level, or ability to swim back-crawl and backstroke (with froggy leg kick).
For those who are water-confident but don’t yet swim strokes.
- Learn the 4 basic strokes
- Improve breath control
- Build up stamina in shallow water
- Transition from water play to structured swimming
Intermediate
Difficulty: Intermediate
Lessons range: 3 of 5
Participation in this level requires the ability to swim comfortably in shallow water. Discomfort in deep water is acceptable.
Requirements include: knowledge of all four basic strokes.
You can swim in shallow water but still improving technique or confidence.
- Refine technique for all 4 strokes
- Improve efficiency and endurance
- Get more comfortable in deeper water
- Work on swimming longer distances without breaks
Advanced
Difficulty: Advanced
Lessons range: 4 of 5
No issues in deep water and able to swim more than 100 meters without exhaustion? This level is the perfect match. The goal: getting fitter and stronger through swimming as a weekly workout.
You swim 100m+ without stopping and want cardio & progress.
- Swim in deep water with full confidence
- Increase swimming stamina and speed
- Improve stroke power and breathing
- Prepare for diploma-event and/or sports-level training
Sports Class
Difficulty: Advanced
Lessons range: 5 of 5
Take swimming skills to the next level with the Sport Class! Designed for holders of official swim diplomas or advanced swimmers seeking new challenges — this class delivers focused, high-level training.
For advanced or diploma-level swimmers seeking challenge.
- Train like an athlete
- Learn interval and endurance sets
- Improve race technique and starts
- Build peak swimming fitness
Meet Our Swim Coach
Meet Swim Coach Frans
Nationality: Dutch
Living in The Netherlands since: Born and raised
Languages: Dutch & English
Pool location: The Hague Overbosch
Personal vision: Stop prolonging the fear of water or any other destructive thought you may have, just show up and you will be hooked. So, let’s meet and get familiarized with water sooner than later.
Profile:
I worked in a school as a gym teacher for children and youngsters for many years until I injured my knee skiing. This had an impact on the rest of my career and I changed direction to became a full time swim teacher at several schools in the Rotterdam and Leiden area.
I am the father of 3 grownups, a handyman and I am slowly approaching retirement with no plans as yet!
Coaching style:
I am confident that everyone can learn to swim although it may take a little while. With this in mind, my lessons and explanations are adjusted according to the need of the swimmers. I enjoy accompanying my students through that process. I believe swimming is an exercise for all types of people. The amount of flexibility as well as agility one acquires through swimming increases the body’s stamina and mental acuity.
Specialties:
I am that coach who can deal with any level of swimmers in any pool. Within 45 minutes, I offer them exactly what they need. My very strong didactical skills and foundation in swimming make a perfect starting point for beginner learners. I bring 25 years of experience with me, therefore I am involved with coaching younger coaches as well… That is why they call me the Padre de Familia of the School.
Our range of swimming classes for adults
Which class suits you best?
Select from beginner to advanced swimming lessons. We offer classes suitable at different levels, from classes for beginners to classes for those who want to refine their technique and increase their stamina.
Water introduction
Difficulty: Beginner
Lessons range: 1 of 5
No swimming ability? Fear of water? Past lessons unsuccessful or a long time ago? Then it’s time to begin again — from the very start — with a water introduction at ground zero!
Perfect for absolute beginners or those with fear of water.
- Overcome fear of water
- Get comfortable in shallow water
- Learn to float and move freely
- Build basic water confidence
Stroke introduction
Difficulty: Beginner
Lessons range: 2 of 5
Comfortable in water, but not yet able to swim the four basic strokes? This level provides the right fit.
Requirements include: completion of the introduction level, or ability to swim back-crawl and backstroke (with froggy leg kick).
For those who are water-confident but don’t yet swim strokes.
- Learn the 4 basic strokes
- Improve breath control
- Build up stamina in shallow water
- Transition from water play to structured swimming
Intermediate
Difficulty: Intermediate
Lessons range: 3 of 5
Participation in this level requires the ability to swim comfortably in shallow water. Discomfort in deep water is acceptable.
Requirements include: knowledge of all four basic strokes.
You can swim in shallow water but still improving technique or confidence.
- Refine technique for all 4 strokes
- Improve efficiency and endurance
- Get more comfortable in deeper water
- Work on swimming longer distances without breaks
Advanced
Difficulty: Advanced
Lessons range: 4 of 5
No issues in deep water and able to swim more than 100 meters without exhaustion? This level is the perfect match. The goal: getting fitter and stronger through swimming as a weekly workout.
You swim 100m+ without stopping and want cardio & progress.
- Swim in deep water with full confidence
- Increase swimming stamina and speed
- Improve stroke power and breathing
- Prepare for diploma-event and/or sports-level training
Sports Class
Difficulty: Advanced
Lessons range: 5 of 5
Take swimming skills to the next level with the Sport Class! Designed for holders of official swim diplomas or advanced swimmers seeking new challenges — this class delivers focused, high-level training.
For advanced or diploma-level swimmers seeking challenge.
- Train like an athlete
- Learn interval and endurance sets
- Improve race technique and starts
- Build peak swimming fitness
