Meet Our Swim Coach
Meet Swim Coach Kristers
Nationality: Latvian
Living in The Netherlands since: 2009
Languages: Dutch, Latvian & English
Pool location: Rotterdam
Profile:
Growing up as a sporty child, I was introduced to swimming and free diving at a young age and was primarily self-taught. By 2017, I had earned all three swimming diplomas within 3 months. Over time, I developed an appreciation for water safety, realising everyone deserves a chance to learn swimming, a skill I’m passionate about sharing with others.
Coaching style:
My Coaching style builds on confidence establishing an encouraging and safe environment, positive and correct for learning. My strategy involves breaking down the learning process into manageable and achievable steps, ensuring swimmers are confident in their abilities. I believe learning such skills as swimming should be learning and engaging, celebrating each step of the way, making each lesson enjoyable and rewarding.
Swimming Certifications, Achievements, & Recognitions:
C Swimming Diploma: The highest Diploma recognised for advanced swimming
expertise. All under the Stichting Envoz, STA International and Vita Salus Otium.
Held in the Overbosch Zwembad in Den Haag.
– C Swimming Diploma achieved: 17th December 2017
Three Nationale Zwemdiploma in Survival Swimming 1,2 and 3: Marking my training and
skill in water safety and rescue. All under DSZ Zwemmen in de Waterthor Zwembad
– Survival Swimming 1 achieved: 19th May 2018
– Survival Swimming 2
achieved: 10th November 2018
– Survival Swimming 3 achieved: 2nd February 2019
Two Nationale Zwemdiploma in Snorkelen 1 and 2: Certified in basic and advanced
snorkelling skills. Both under DSZ Zwemmen in de Waterthor Zwembad.
– Snorkelen 1 Achieved: 22nd February 2020
– Snorkelen 2 Achieved: 21st November 2020
Specialties:
Clear Communication – Explain techniques in an understanding manner
Adaptability – Adjust based on the student
“Don’t be an empty vase, learning to swim is about constant growth and movement little or big. Bloom with confidence.”
- 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 Kristers
Nationality: Latvian
Living in The Netherlands since: 2009
Languages: Dutch, Latvian & English
Pool location: Rotterdam
Profile:
Growing up as a sporty child, I was introduced to swimming and free diving at a young age and was primarily self-taught. By 2017, I had earned all three swimming diplomas within 3 months. Over time, I developed an appreciation for water safety, realising everyone deserves a chance to learn swimming, a skill I’m passionate about sharing with others.
Coaching style:
My Coaching style builds on confidence establishing an encouraging and safe environment, positive and correct for learning. My strategy involves breaking down the learning process into manageable and achievable steps, ensuring swimmers are confident in their abilities. I believe learning such skills as swimming should be learning and engaging, celebrating each step of the way, making each lesson enjoyable and rewarding.
Swimming Certifications, Achievements, & Recognitions:
C Swimming Diploma: The highest Diploma recognised for advanced swimming
expertise. All under the Stichting Envoz, STA International and Vita Salus Otium.
Held in the Overbosch Zwembad in Den Haag.
– C Swimming Diploma achieved: 17th December 2017
Three Nationale Zwemdiploma in Survival Swimming 1,2 and 3: Marking my training and
skill in water safety and rescue. All under DSZ Zwemmen in de Waterthor Zwembad
– Survival Swimming 1 achieved: 19th May 2018
– Survival Swimming 2
achieved: 10th November 2018
– Survival Swimming 3 achieved: 2nd February 2019
Two Nationale Zwemdiploma in Snorkelen 1 and 2: Certified in basic and advanced
snorkelling skills. Both under DSZ Zwemmen in de Waterthor Zwembad.
– Snorkelen 1 Achieved: 22nd February 2020
– Snorkelen 2 Achieved: 21st November 2020
Specialties:
Clear Communication – Explain techniques in an understanding manner
Adaptability – Adjust based on the student
“Don’t be an empty vase, learning to swim is about constant growth and movement little or big. Bloom with confidence.”
- 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 Kristers
Nationality: Latvian
Living in The Netherlands since: 2009
Languages: Dutch, Latvian & English
Pool location: Rotterdam
Profile:
Growing up as a sporty child, I was introduced to swimming and free diving at a young age and was primarily self-taught. By 2017, I had earned all three swimming diplomas within 3 months. Over time, I developed an appreciation for water safety, realising everyone deserves a chance to learn swimming, a skill I’m passionate about sharing with others.
Coaching style:
My Coaching style builds on confidence establishing an encouraging and safe environment, positive and correct for learning. My strategy involves breaking down the learning process into manageable and achievable steps, ensuring swimmers are confident in their abilities. I believe learning such skills as swimming should be learning and engaging, celebrating each step of the way, making each lesson enjoyable and rewarding.
Swimming Certifications, Achievements, & Recognitions:
C Swimming Diploma: The highest Diploma recognised for advanced swimming
expertise. All under the Stichting Envoz, STA International and Vita Salus Otium.
Held in the Overbosch Zwembad in Den Haag.
– C Swimming Diploma achieved: 17th December 2017
Three Nationale Zwemdiploma in Survival Swimming 1,2 and 3: Marking my training and
skill in water safety and rescue. All under DSZ Zwemmen in de Waterthor Zwembad
– Survival Swimming 1 achieved: 19th May 2018
– Survival Swimming 2
achieved: 10th November 2018
– Survival Swimming 3 achieved: 2nd February 2019
Two Nationale Zwemdiploma in Snorkelen 1 and 2: Certified in basic and advanced
snorkelling skills. Both under DSZ Zwemmen in de Waterthor Zwembad.
– Snorkelen 1 Achieved: 22nd February 2020
– Snorkelen 2 Achieved: 21st November 2020
Specialties:
Clear Communication – Explain techniques in an understanding manner
Adaptability – Adjust based on the student
“Don’t be an empty vase, learning to swim is about constant growth and movement little or big. Bloom with confidence.”
- 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
