Meet Our Swim Coach
Meet Swim Coach Jacqueline
Nationality: Dutch
Living in The Netherlands since: Always lived in the Netherlands
Languages: Dutch, English
Pool location: Amsterdam
Profile:
In the Netherlands, swimming is as natural as cycling. Birthday parties, company outings, school trips and weekends with friends often involve water, where there’s always a chance to swim and play.
Swimming has always been a part of my life – from being a member of a local swimming club as teenager, playing water polo shortly, and now as a part of a active lifestyle. Inspired by helping friends improving their swimming, I enrolled in a course and became a certified instructor.
With a personal approach, I look for what works best for each individual. I like to break down skills into simple steps and celebrate every small success.
I work in urban planning where I conceive and lead projects at the intersection of architecture, urban planning and politics.
Coaching style:
I make sure all my students feel comfortable in the water. I enjoy focusing on technique, as it can greatly improve a swimmer’s performance. We break things down and work step by step. Everyone learns differently, and through trial and error, we discover what works best for you.
Certifications and achievements:
Lifeguard CE1 NRZ (2024), pools - 2.30 meter. Educator swim-ABC CE4 NRZ (2024) Medic & Fire First Aid (2024) Zwemdiploma C (2023)
Specialties:
I enjoy working with students who aim to meet the requirements of Diploma A. Depending on their skills, this involves guiding someone from a non-swimmer level to full confidence and mastery of the Diploma A abilities, or helping to learning and refining remaining skills.
"Learning to swim means learning to trust yourself and the water."
- 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 Jacqueline
Nationality: Dutch
Living in The Netherlands since: Always lived in the Netherlands
Languages: English
Pool location: Amsterdam
Profile:
In the Netherlands, swimming is as natural as cycling. Birthday parties, company outings, school trips and weekends with friends often involve water, where there’s always a chance to swim and play.
Swimming has always been a part of my life – from being a member of a local swimming club as teenager, playing water polo shortly, and now as a part of a active lifestyle. Inspired by helping friends improving their swimming, I enrolled in a course and became a certified instructor.
With a personal approach, I look for what works best for each individual. I like to break down skills into simple steps and celebrate every small success.
I work in urban planning where I conceive and lead projects at the intersection of architecture, urban planning and politics.
Coaching style:
It is really important to me that students feel comfortable and safe in the water so that they can
build confidence that transfers from our lessons to real life.
I focus on building foundational skills,
such as floating on the back, putting the face in the water, and treading water so swimmers develop
true water confidence that extends beyond our lessons.
Once those basics are in place, I keep
sessions fun, positive, and engaging to help students associate swimming with enjoyment rather than
fear.
Certifications and achievements:
Lifeguard CE1 NRZ (2024), pools - 2.30 meter. Educator swim-ABC CE4 NRZ (2024) Medic & Fire First Aid (2024) Zwemdiploma C (2023)
Specialties:
I enjoy working with students who aim to meet the requirements of Diploma A. Depending on their skills, this involves guiding someone from a non-swimmer level to full confidence and mastery of the Diploma A abilities, or helping to learning and refining remaining skills.
Learning to swim means learning to trust yourself and the water.
- 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 Jacqueline
Nationality: Dutch
Living in The Netherlands since: Always lived in the Netherlands
Languages: Dutch, English
Pool location: Amsterdam
Profile:
In the Netherlands, swimming is as natural as cycling. Birthday parties, company outings, school trips and weekends with friends often involve water, where there’s always a chance to swim and play. Swimming has always been a part of my life – from being a member of a local swimming club as teenager, playing water polo shortly, and now as a part of a active lifestyle. Inspired by helping friends improving their swimming, I enrolled in a course and became a certified instructor. With a personal approach, I look for what works best for each individual. I like to break down skills into simple steps and celebrate every small success. I work in urban planning where I conceive and lead projects at the intersection of architecture, urban planning and politics.
Coaching style:
I make sure all my students feel comfortable in the water. I enjoy focusing on technique, as it can greatly improve a swimmer’s performance. We break things down and work step by step. Everyone learns differently, and through trial and error, we discover what works best for you.
Certifications and Achievements
Lifeguard CE1 NRZ (2024), pools - 2.30 meter. Educator swim-ABC CE4 NRZ (2024) Medic & Fire First Aid (2024) Zwemdiploma C (2023)
Specialties:
I enjoy working with students who aim to meet the requirements of Diploma A. Depending on their skills, this involves guiding someone from a non-swimmer level to full confidence and mastery of the Diploma A abilities, or helping to learning and refining remaining skills.
Learning to swim means learning to trust yourself and the water.
- 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
