Meet Our Swim Coach
Meet Swim Coach Liz
Nationality: American
Living in The Netherlands since: 2019
Languages: English
Pool location: Utrecht
Profile:
Growing up, learning to swim was very important to my family. We all learned to swim at a young age, and all chose to do it competitively. I began at age 8 and contnued through college. The benefits from the sport helped shape who I became as a person, so much so that I went into coaching after finishing my Psychology degree to use those tools to help others. Learning to swim brings not only confidence, but also opens up a whole new way to exercise, relax, and engage with others
Since moving to the Netherlands in 2019, I have been a full-time stay at home mom to my wonderful daughter and recently went back in to teaching swimming, working with children and now adults!
Coaching style:
I try to meet swimmers where they are and learn what motivates them. I understand that there may be some fear and frustraton in the learning process and try to tackle that with each student, giving them both physical and mental tools to help them accomplish their goals.
I like to celebrate the small steps forward while stll challenging them to reach what is next. Swimmers should leave each lesson with more confidence, a feeling of success in the water, and an idea of what they can accomplish next!
Swimming Certifications, Achievements, & Recognitions:
- Certified USA Swimming Coach (2007-)
- Coached USA Swimming Futures finalists, National, Junior National, and Olympic Trial qualifiers, and a World University Games Silver Medalist.
- Coached NCAA Division I and Division III (earned Men’s Coach of the Year)
Specialties:
I have been very successful taking beginner swimmers and helping them transition into a swimmer who loves the water and looks forward to swimming!
I have also found recently that I really enjoy helping swimmers who may have some fear about being in the water overcome that and learn to trust themselves and develop skills (mental and physical) to allow them to relax in the water.
''The water is your friend. You don’t have to fight the water; just share the same spirit as the water and it will help you move!''
- 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 Liz
Nationality: American
Living in The Netherlands since: 2019
Languages: English
Pool location: Utrecht
Profile:
Growing up, learning to swim was very important to my family. We all learned to swim at a young age, and all chose to do it competitively. I began at age 8 and contnued through college. The benefits from the sport helped shape who I became as a person, so much so that I went into coaching after finishing my Psychology degree to use those tools to help others. Learning to swim brings not only confidence, but also opens up a whole new way to exercise, relax, and engage with others
Since moving to the Netherlands in 2019, I have been a full-time stay at home mom to my wonderful daughter and recently went back in to teaching swimming, working with children and now adults!
Coaching style:
I try to meet swimmers where they are and learn what motivates them. I understand that there may be some fear and frustraton in the learning process and try to tackle that with each student, giving them both physical and mental tools to help them accomplish their goals.
I like to celebrate the small steps forward while stll challenging them to reach what is next. Swimmers should leave each lesson with more confidence, a feeling of success in the water, and an idea of what they can accomplish next!
Swimming Certifications, Achievements, & Recognitions:
- Certified USA Swimming Coach (2007-)
- Coached USA Swimming Futures finalists, National, Junior National, and Olympic Trial qualifiers, and a World University Games Silver Medalist.
- Coached NCAA Division I and Division III (earned Men’s Coach of the Year)
Specialties:
I have been very successful taking beginner swimmers and helping them transition into a swimmer who loves the water and looks forward to swimming!
I have also found recently that I really enjoy helping swimmers who may have some fear about being in the water overcome that and learn to trust themselves and develop skills (mental and physical) to allow them to relax in the water.
''The water is your friend. You don’t have to fight the water; just share the same spirit as the water and it will help you move!''
- 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 Liz
Nationality: American
Living in The Netherlands since: 2019
Languages: English
Pool location: Utrecht
Profile:
Growing up, learning to swim was very important to my family. We all learned to swim at a young age, and all chose to do it competitively. I began at age 8 and contnued through college. The benefits from the sport helped shape who I became as a person, so much so that I went into coaching after finishing my Psychology degree to use those tools to help others. Learning to swim brings not only confidence, but also opens up a whole new way to exercise, relax, and engage with others
Since moving to the Netherlands in 2019, I have been a full-time stay at home mom to my wonderful daughter and recently went back in to teaching swimming, working with children and now adults!
Coaching style:
I try to meet swimmers where they are and learn what motivates them. I understand that there may be some fear and frustraton in the learning process and try to tackle that with each student, giving them both physical and mental tools to help them accomplish their goals.
I like to celebrate the small steps forward while stll challenging them to reach what is next. Swimmers should leave each lesson with more confidence, a feeling of success in the water, and an idea of what they can accomplish next!
Swimming Certifications, Achievements, & Recognitions:
- Certified USA Swimming Coach (2007-)
- Coached USA Swimming Futures finalists, National, Junior National, and Olympic Trial qualifiers, and a World University Games Silver Medalist.
- Coached NCAA Division I and Division III (earned Men’s Coach of the Year)
Specialties:
I have been very successful taking beginner swimmers and helping them transition into a swimmer who loves the water and looks forward to swimming!
I have also found recently that I really enjoy helping swimmers who may have some fear about being in the water overcome that and learn to trust themselves and develop skills (mental and physical) to allow them to relax in the water.
''The water is your friend. You don’t have to fight the water; just share the same spirit as the water and it will help you move!''
- 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
