Meet Our Swim Coach
Meet Swim Coach Maria
Nationality: Brazilian, Italian
Living in The Netherlands since: 2020
Languages: Portuguese, Spanish, French & English
Training Experience: Trained some friends and my brothers!
Pool location: Den Haag
Profile:
Swimming entered my life still when I was in my mother’s belly, she used to swim a lot during her pregnancy, therefore when I was born I was instantly introduced to water! Since then my passion for swimming has built up year by year. I am currently studying at Leiden University, and swimming is my therapy for the weak, where I can bring all my thoughts together, helping my body and mind connect through water!
Coaching style:
Every individual has its unique approach when introduced to water, therefore by understanding its
approach and aligning my understanding with their goals, their goals become mine and by that we
work hand in hand towards our purpose, always enjoying the process and approaching them by being
side by side in the water.
I personally like to work on techniques in a more educational manner with
materials that will allow making it fun but also fruitful. I tend to introduce two sides of my swimming
experience, bringing open water together with swimming pool and helping them to develop their
skills.
Lastly I really enjoy working on some breathing exercises because I find it fundamental to the
development of their swimming skills and helpful outside of the swimming environment likewise.
Certifications and achievements:
I did several open water swim competitions in Brasil:
Mahalo swim - 6km (3rd on my age group from 0-29)
Rei e Rainha do Mar- 5km (2nd on my age group 18-25)
Rei e Rainha do Mar - 2km (2nd on my age group 18-25)
Fuga da ilha - 13km (relay team)
Specialties:
My speciality is definitely open water swimming, therefore helping students to breath looking to the front and not sides, as well as adjusting the crawl to a scenery of open water!
"Have courage, and by that I mean act with your heart, act with love!!!!"
- 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 Maria
Nationality: Brazilian, Italian
Living in The Netherlands since: 2020
Languages: Portuguese, Spanish, French & English
Pool location: Den Haag
Profile:
Swimming entered my life still when I was in my mother’s belly, she used to swim a lot during her pregnancy, therefore when I was born I was instantly introduced to water! Since then my passion for swimming has built up year by year. I am currently studying at Leiden University, and swimming is my therapy for the weak, where I can bring all my thoughts together, helping my body and mind connect through water!
Coaching style:
Every individual has its unique approach when introduced to water, therefore by understanding its
approach and aligning my understanding with their goals, their goals become mine and by that we
work hand in hand towards our purpose, always enjoying the process and approaching them by being
side by side in the water.
I personally like to work on techniques in a more educational manner with
materials that will allow making it fun but also fruitful. I tend to introduce two sides of my swimming
experience, bringing open water together with swimming pool and helping them to develop their
skills.
Lastly I really enjoy working on some breathing exercises because I find it fundamental to the
development of their swimming skills and helpful outside of the swimming environment likewise.
Certifications and achievements:
I did several open water swim competitions in Brasil:
Mahalo swim - 6km (3rd on my age group from 0-29)
Rei e Rainha do Mar- 5km (2nd on my age group 18-25)
Rei e Rainha do Mar - 2km (2nd on my age group 18-25)
Fuga da ilha - 13km (relay team)
Specialties:
My speciality is definitely open water swimming, therefore helping students to breath looking to the front and not sides, as well as adjusting the crawl to a scenery of open water!
Have courage, and by that I mean act with your heart, act with love!!!!
- 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 Maria
Nationality:
Brazilian,
Italian
Living in The Netherlands since: 2020
Languages: German, English and some Dutch
Training experience: Trained some friends and my brothers!
Pool location: Amsterdam
Profile:
Swimming entered my life still when I was in my mother’s belly, she used to swim a lot during her pregnancy, therefore when I was born I was instantly introduced to water! Since then my passion for swimming has built up year by year. I am currently studying at Leiden University, and swimming is my therapy for the weak, where
Coaching style:
Every individual has its unique approach when introduced to water, therefore by understanding its
approach and aligning my understanding with their goals, their goals become mine and by that we
work hand in hand towards our purpose, always enjoying the process and approaching them by being
side by side in the water.
I personally like to work on techniques in a more educational manner with
materials that will allow making it fun but also fruitful.
I tend to introduce two sides of my swimming
experience, bringing open water together with swimming pool and helping them to develop their
skills.
Lastly I really enjoy working on some breathing exercises because I find it fundamental to the
development of their swimming skills and helpful outside of the swimming environment likewise.
Certifications and Achievements
I did several open water swim competitions in Brasil:
Mahalo swim - 6km (3rd on my age group from 0-29)
Rei e Rainha do Mar- 5km (2nd on my age group 18-25)
Rei e Rainha do Mar - 2km (2nd on my age group 18-25)
Fuga da ilha - 13km (relay team)
Specialties:
My speciality is definitely open water swimming, therefore helping students to breath looking to the front and not sides, as well as adjusting the crawl to a scenery of open water!
Have courage, and by that I mean act with your heart, act with love!!!!
- 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
