Meet Our Swim Coach
Meet Swim Coach Laetizia
Nationality: French & Lebanese
Living in The Netherlands since: 2024
Languages: English, French, Arabic & Spanish
Pool location: Leiden
Profile:
I started swimming at a very young age, and it quickly became a major part of my life as I joined a competitive swim team and also joined my school swim team. After graduating high school, I had to step back from swimming to focus on academics. Recently, I began coaching because I found myself missing the sport and being in that environment. I love being in the water—it’s both relaxing and beautiful, and I’m always at the beach or by the pool (when the weather is nice). I believe swimming is an essential life skill, but beyond that, it’s simply fun and calming to be immersed in the water.
I am a Psychology student at Leiden University
Coaching style:
My coaching approach is all about creating a supportive and fun environment where everyone feels encouraged to challenge themselves. I like to break down skills into simple steps and celebrate those small wins along the way. Keeping things engaging is key, so I set clear, achievable goals and tailor lessons to each person’s needs, making sure everyone feels a sense of progress and excitement. Above all, I focus on having fun while learning and highlight the importance of persistence!
Swimming Certifications, Achievements, and Recognitions:
Represented my school in regional competitions throughout middle and high school
Specialties:
I really enjoy working on technique, as it can make a huge difference in a swimmer’s performance. My favorite strokes to focus on are front crawl and back crawl; there’s something so satisfying about perfecting the mechanics and seeing how it enhances speed and efficiency in the water.
"Just keep swimming ;)"
- 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 Laetizia
Nationality: French & Lebanese
Living in The Netherlands since: 2024
Languages: English, French, Arabic & Spanish
Pool location: Leiden
Profile:
I started swimming at a very young age, and it quickly became a major part of my life as I joined a competitive swim team and also joined my school swim team. After graduating high school, I had to step back from swimming to focus on academics. Recently, I began coaching because I found myself missing the sport and being in that environment. I love being in the water—it’s both relaxing and beautiful, and I’m always at the beach or by the pool (when the weather is nice). I believe swimming is an essential life skill, but beyond that, it’s simply fun and calming to be immersed in the water.
I am a Psychology student at Leiden University
Coaching style:
My coaching approach is all about creating a supportive and fun environment where everyone feels encouraged to challenge themselves. I like to break down skills into simple steps and celebrate those small wins along the way. Keeping things engaging is key, so I set clear, achievable goals and tailor lessons to each person’s needs, making sure everyone feels a sense of progress and excitement. Above all, I focus on having fun while learning and highlight the importance of persistence!
Swimming Certifications, Achievements, and Recognitions:
Represented my school in regional competitions throughout middle and high school
Specialties:
I really enjoy working on technique, as it can make a huge difference in a swimmer’s performance. My favorite strokes to focus on are front crawl and back crawl; there’s something so satisfying about perfecting the mechanics and seeing how it enhances speed and efficiency in the water.
"Just keep swimming ;)"
- 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 Laetizia
Nationality: French & Lebanese
Living in The Netherlands since: 2024
Languages: English, French, Arabic & Spanish
Pool location: Leiden
Profile:
I started swimming at a very young age, and it quickly became a major part of my life as I joined a competitive swim team and also joined my school swim team. After graduating high school, I had to step back from swimming to focus on academics.
Recently, I began coaching because I found myself missing the sport and being in that environment. I love being in the water—it’s both relaxing and beautiful, and I’m always at the beach or by the pool (when the weather is nice).
I believe swimming is an essential life skill, but beyond that, it’s simply fun and calming to be immersed in the water.
I am a Psychology student at Leiden University
Coaching style:
My coaching approach is all about creating a supportive and fun environment where everyone feels encouraged to challenge themselves.
I like to break down skills into simple steps and celebrate those small wins along the way. Keeping things engaging is key, so I set clear, achievable goals and tailor lessons to each person’s needs, making sure everyone feels a sense of progress and excitement.
Above all, I focus on having fun while learning and highlight the importance of persistence!
Swimming Certifications, Achievements, and Recognitions:
Represented my school in regional competitions throughout middle and high school
Specialties:
I really enjoy working on technique, as it can make a huge difference in a swimmer’s performance. My favorite strokes to focus on are front crawl and back crawl; there’s something so satisfying about perfecting the mechanics and seeing how it enhances speed and efficiency in the water.
"Just keep swimming ;)"
- 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
