Meet Our Swim Coach
Meet Swim Coach Ishan
Nationality: Indian
Living in The Netherlands since: 2021
Languages: English
Pool location: Amsterdam
Profile:
I grew up in a landlocked city in India having no exposure to swimming except perhaps the shallow local kids’ pool; however I didn’t have the opportunity to learn when I was a kid.
In 2015, I had an accident and I drowned in the open sea in Goa while partying with friends. 2 of my friends who are good swimmers rescued me that day and few years later in 2018 they also tried to help me learn swimming in the kids’ pool – however it didn’t work, I had given up and let the fear win.
When I came to Netherlands in 2021, my partner was signing up for swim classes and she encouraged me to try at least once more to learn how to swim along with her.
Me and my partner had our first swim class at YPSC with coach Mia in Feb 2023 and about 1,5 years later I had earned my C diploma. While further exploring about professional training, I am continuing on my learning path. Now I can’t wait to get back in the pool, even a week’s break seems too long and also we plan our vacations around being able to swim in the open waters.
I believe if I can, then everyone can learn swimming and be able to enjoy water as a form of leisurely hobby or exercise for overall fitness. With the right coaching, one can learn the tools needed to become comfortable with water and remember their training in unfamiliar waters.
Coming form the other side and learning as an adult, I believe I can help and share my experiences and also share my enthusiasm & delight of swimming.
I also practice indoor cliff diving, bouldering and cycling. Professionally, I am a fintech consultant.
Coaching style:
I prefer to explain, both theoretically & practically, the exercises/drills and the output result we expect from performing the drill/exercise. This way the swimmer can immediately gauge their level and continue working for the goal. I believe in constant communication & feedback between the coach and the swimmer.
I focus on starting small ensuring the comfort level of swimmers and then slowly stepping up the exercises to allow building the confidence and enthusiasm of swimmers while simultaneously making measurable gains in the skill.
Specialties:
I am comfortable with swimmers at all levels. I am able to quickly connect and empathize with relative beginners and help them by joining them in water and ensuring they feel safe and comfortable. I am also able to help intermediate and advanced swimmers, helping them improve their strokes or survival skills or diving and underwater swimming skills.
“Anyone can learn swimming and its never too late to try again!”
- 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? 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 Ishan
Nationality: Indian
Living in The Netherlands since: 2021
Languages: English
Pool location: Amsterdam
Profile:
I grew up in a landlocked city in India having no exposure to swimming except perhaps the shallow local kids’ pool; however I didn’t have the opportunity to learn when I was a kid.
In 2015, I had an accident and I drowned in the open sea in Goa while partying with friends. 2 of my friends who are good swimmers rescued me that day and few years later in 2018 they also tried to help me learn swimming in the kids’ pool – however it didn’t work, I had given up and let the fear win.
When I came to Netherlands in 2021, my partner was signing up for swim classes and she encouraged me to try at least once more to learn how to swim along with her.
Me and my partner had our first swim class at YPSC with coach Mia in Feb 2023 and about 1,5 years later I had earned my C diploma. While further exploring about professional training, I am continuing on my learning path. Now I can’t wait to get back in the pool, even a week’s break seems too long and also we plan our vacations around being able to swim in the open waters.
I believe if I can, then everyone can learn swimming and be able to enjoy water as a form of leisurely hobby or exercise for overall fitness. With the right coaching, one can learn the tools needed to become comfortable with water and remember their training in unfamiliar waters.
Coming form the other side and learning as an adult, I believe I can help and share my experiences and also share my enthusiasm & delight of swimming.
I also practice indoor cliff diving, bouldering and cycling. Professionally, I am a fintech consultant.
Coaching style:
I prefer to explain, both theoretically & practically, the exercises/drills and the output result we expect from performing the drill/exercise. This way the swimmer can immediately gauge their level and continue working for the goal. I believe in constant communication & feedback between the coach and the swimmer.
I focus on starting small ensuring the comfort level of swimmers and then slowly stepping up the exercises to allow building the confidence and enthusiasm of swimmers while simultaneously making measurable gains in the skill.
Specialties:
I am comfortable with swimmers at all levels. I am able to quickly connect and empathize with relative beginners and help them by joining them in water and ensuring they feel safe and comfortable. I am also able to help intermediate and advanced swimmers, helping them improve their strokes or survival skills or diving and underwater swimming skills.
“Anyone can learn swimming and its never too late to try again!”
- 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? 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 Ishan
Nationality: Indian
Living in The Netherlands since: 2021
Languages: English
Pool location: Amsterdam
Profile:
I grew up in a landlocked city in India having no exposure to swimming except perhaps the shallow local kids’ pool; however I didn’t have the opportunity to learn when I was a kid.
In 2015, I had an accident and I drowned in the open sea in Goa while partying with friends. 2 of my friends who are good swimmers rescued me that day and few years later in 2018 they also tried to help me learn swimming in the kids’ pool – however it didn’t work, I had given up and let the fear win.
When I came to Netherlands in 2021, my partner was signing up for swim classes and she encouraged me to try at least once more to learn how to swim along with her.
Me and my partner had our first swim class at YPSC with coach Mia in Feb 2023 and about 1,5 years later I had earned my C diploma. While further exploring about professional training, I am continuing on my learning path. Now I can’t wait to get back in the pool, even a week’s break seems too long and also we plan our vacations around being able to swim in the open waters.
I believe if I can, then everyone can learn swimming and be able to enjoy water as a form of leisurely hobby or exercise for overall fitness. With the right coaching, one can learn the tools needed to become comfortable with water and remember their training in unfamiliar waters.
Coming form the other side and learning as an adult, I believe I can help and share my experiences and also share my enthusiasm & delight of swimming.
I also practice indoor cliff diving, bouldering and cycling. Professionally, I am a fintech consultant.
Coaching style:
I prefer to explain, both theoretically & practically, the exercises/drills and the output result we expect from performing the drill/exercise. This way the swimmer can immediately gauge their level and continue working for the goal. I believe in constant communication & feedback between the coach and the swimmer.
I focus on starting small ensuring the comfort level of swimmers and then slowly stepping up the exercises to allow building the confidence and enthusiasm of swimmers while simultaneously making measurable gains in the skill.
Specialties:
I am comfortable with swimmers at all levels. I am able to quickly connect and empathize with relative beginners and help them by joining them in water and ensuring they feel safe and comfortable. I am also able to help intermediate and advanced swimmers, helping them improve their strokes or survival skills or diving and underwater swimming skills.
“Anyone can learn swimming and its never too late to try again!”
- 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? 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
