Meet Our Swim Coach
Meet Swim Coach Giulia
Nationality: Italian
Living in The Netherlands since: 2023
Languages: Italian, English and Spanish
Pool location:
Profile:
I basically grew up at the pool: my mom was a swimming teacher which meant I was splashing
around that while other kids were at daycare. That quickly turned into me joining competitive
swimming and before I knew it chlorine was my personality and the pool was my second home. I only
started coaching a few years ago but it feels very natural to me.
When I am not swimming at the pool I am studying for my bachelor in Political science at Leiden.
I truly believe that the best way to learn how to swim is to just get in, be consistent, and enjoy it! It
builds confidence, discipline, and a surprisingly calm mind.
Coaching style:
For me it’s crucial creating a sense of comfort and safety in the water. I focus on building confidence by encouraging swimmers to take on new challenges and keeping them motivated. I also try to keep a positive energy during the class with some jokes, to make sure that people are not just learning but actually enjoying their time there
Specialties:
I’ve found that I really enjoy working with more advanced swimmers, because it allows me to draw more directly from my own experience as a competitive swimmer. At that level, it’s less about basics and more about refining technique, efficiency, and small details that make a big difference. Freestyle has always been my specialty, so I feel especially confident coaching that stroke
''Some days it’s smooth, some days it’s chaos, but as long as you keep showing up and getting in the water, you’re doing it right!''
- ALL YOU NEED IS THE FIRST STEP, WE'L TAKE CARE OF THE REST! -
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 or afraid of water? Start your journey here at ground zero!
- Overcome fear of water
- Get comfortable in shallow water
- Learn to float and move freely
- Build basic water confidence
Water introduction
Difficulty: Beginner
Lessons range: 1 of 5
No swimming ability or afraid of water? Start your journey here at ground zero!
- 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
Ready to move past water play? This level focuses on turning your water confidence into real swimming skills.
Requirement: Completion of Level 1 or basic backstroke ability
- Learn the 4 basic strokes
- Improve breath control
- Build up stamina in shallow water
- Transition from water play to structured swimming
Stroke introduction
Difficulty: Beginner
Lessons range: 2 of 5
Ready to move past water play? This level focuses on turning your water confidence into real swimming skills.
Requirement: Completion of Level 1 or basic backstroke ability
- 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
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
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
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