Meet Our Swim Coach
Meet Swim Coach Marin
Nationality: Dutch
Living in The Netherlands since: Born and raised
Languages: Dutch & English
Profile:
I grew up in Woerden alongside the water ‘de Oude Rijn’. At summers this was a lovely place to swim and play in the water. In my twenties, I wanted to join an annual triathlon which is held in the same waters. That was the time swimming came to me as a sport. Now residing in Rotterdam, I still have a passion for outdoor swimming and I deeply enjoy coaching others how to swim.
I live with my partner in Rotterdam. At daytime I work at the office as a software tester.
Coaching style:
Most important for swim lessons is to have fun. That could be different for all of us. Some like to dive, others like to be fast or want to go for a long distance. And everyone of us has a favorite stroke. We first need to work on the basic skills. And after a session hard work I might ask you; “Is there something you like to do?”
Specialties:
As a coach I like to explain to my students what we are working on and what step in the swimming journey we are on. Why is it important to work on the thing we do?
My aim is to teach you the basic skills for swimming and to work towards your diploma. And I hope to inspire you to continue doing your favorite thing in the water.
“If you really want something and it doesn’t work the first time, it’s best to try again.“
- 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 Marin
Nationality: Dutch
Living in The Netherlands since:
Born and raised
Languages: Dutch & English
Profile:
I grew up in Woerden alongside the water ‘de Oude Rijn’. At summers this was a lovely place to swim and play in the water. In my twenties, I wanted to join an annual triathlon which is held in the same waters. That was the time swimming came to me as a sport. Now residing in Rotterdam, I still have a passion for outdoor swimming and I deeply enjoy coaching others how to swim.
I live with my partner in Rotterdam. At daytime I work at the office as a software tester.
Coaching style:
Most important for swim lessons is to have fun. That could be different for all of us. Some like to dive, others like to be fast or want to go for a long distance. And everyone of us has a favorite stroke. We first need to work on the basic skills. And after a session hard work I might ask you; “Is there something you like to do?”
Specialties:
As a coach I like to explain to my students what we are working on and what step in the swimming journey we are on. Why is it important to work on the thing we do?
My aim is to teach you the basic skills for swimming and to work towards your diploma. And I hope to inspire you to continue doing your favorite thing in the water.
“If you really want something and it doesn’t work the first time, it’s best to try again.“
- 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 Marin
Nationality: Dutch
Living in The Netherlands since: Born and raised
Languages: Dutch & English
Profile:
I grew up in Woerden alongside the water ‘de Oude Rijn’. At summers this was a lovely place to swim and play in the water. In my twenties, I wanted to join an annual triathlon which is held in the same waters. That was the time swimming came to me as a sport. Now residing in Rotterdam, I still have a passion for outdoor swimming and I deeply enjoy coaching others how to swim.
I live with my partner in Rotterdam. At daytime I work at the office as a software tester.
Coaching style:
Most important for swim lessons is to have fun. That could be different for all of us. Some like to dive, others like to be fast or want to go for a long distance. And everyone of us has a favorite stroke. We first need to work on the basic skills. And after a session hard work I might ask you; “Is there something you like to do?”
Specialties:
As a coach I like to explain to my students what we are working on and what step in the swimming journey we are on. Why is it important to work on the thing we do? My aim is to teach you the basic skills for swimming and to work towards your diploma. And I hope to inspire you to continue doing your favorite thing in the water.
“If you really want something and it doesn’t work the first time, it’s best to try again.“
- 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
