Meet Our Swim Coach
Meet Swim Coach Olena
Nationality: Ukrainian
Living in The Netherlands since: 2022
Languages: Ukrainian & English
Profile:
Swimming has been a part of my life since childhood, from joining a speed-swimming group, later a competive team to now, where my love for water has naturally evolved into teaching.
I believe swimming is incredibly beneficial and accessible to everyone—you just need to find the right guide. My mission is to be that guide: to explain, to be an attentive assistant, to ease any fears about the water, and to introduce you to the incredible world of swimming. For those already comfortable in the water, I love setting new, interesting challenges.
Outside of swimming, I have a passion for reading, writing, and traveling, and I am also a proud mother of three beautiful daughters.
I’m also discovering the fascinating world of the Dutch language, learning it through courses and immersing myself in Dutch culture to ease my integration.
Coaching style:
My approach is to analyze calmly what the person came to the pool with, what the initial conditions and objectives are and develop a strategy accordingly. I also focus on supporting and inspiring my students by noting what is going well and gently guiding what needs to be worked on. I also always keep in mind the student’s overall goal and of course place high importance in making sure the swimmer feels the joy of swimming. This is my secret to keeping my students engaged.
Swimming Certifications, Achievements, & Recognitions:
- Diploma Instructeur Leszwemmen 2
- Various wins in swimming competitions
Specialties:
I have had the most success with students who are motivated, those who are already swimming and those who need to be corrected in technique. My favourite strokes are backstroke and front crawl.
“Fear is no reason not to try!“
- 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 Olena
Nationality: Ukrainian
Living in The Netherlands since: 2022
Languages: Ukrainian & English
Profile:
Swimming has been a part of my life since childhood, from joining a speed-swimming group, later a competive team to now, where my love for water has naturally evolved into teaching.
I believe swimming is incredibly beneficial and accessible to everyone—you just need to find the right guide. My mission is to be that guide: to explain, to be an attentive assistant, to ease any fears about the water, and to introduce you to the incredible world of swimming. For those already comfortable in the water, I love setting new, interesting challenges.
Outside of swimming, I have a passion for reading, writing, and traveling, and I am also a proud mother of three beautiful daughters.
I’m also discovering the fascinating world of the Dutch language, learning it through courses and immersing myself in Dutch culture to ease my integration.
Coaching style:
My approach is to analyze calmly what the person came to the pool with, what the initial conditions and objectives are and develop a strategy accordingly. I also focus on supporting and inspiring my students by noting what is going well and gently guiding what needs to be worked on. I also always keep in mind the student’s overall goal and of course place high importance in making sure the swimmer feels the joy of swimming. This is my secret to keeping my students engaged.
Swimming Certifications, Achievements, & Recognitions:
- Diploma Instructeur Leszwemmen 2
- Various wins in swimming competitions
Specialties:
I have had the most success with students who are motivated, those who are already swimming and those who need to be corrected in technique.
“Fear is no reason not to try!“
- 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 Olena
Nationality: Ukrainian
Living in The Netherlands since: 2022
Languages: Ukrainian & English
Profile:
Swimming has been a part of my life since childhood, from joining a speed-swimming group, later a competive team to now, where my love for water has naturally evolved into teaching.
I believe swimming is incredibly beneficial and accessible to everyone—you just need to find the right guide. My mission is to be that guide: to explain, to be an attentive assistant, to ease any fears about the water, and to introduce you to the incredible world of swimming. For those already comfortable in the water, I love setting new, interesting challenges.
Outside of swimming, I have a passion for reading, writing, and traveling, and I am also a proud mother of three beautiful daughters.
I’m also discovering the fascinating world of the Dutch language, learning it through courses and immersing myself in Dutch culture to ease my integration.
Coaching style:
My approach is to analyze calmly what the person came to the pool with, what the initial conditions and objectives are and develop a strategy accordingly. I also focus on supporting and inspiring my students by noting what is going well and gently guiding what needs to be worked on. I also always keep in mind the student’s overall goal and of course place high importance in making sure the swimmer feels the joy of swimming. This is my secret to keeping my students engaged.
Swimming Certifications, Achievements, & Recognitions:
- Diploma Instructeur Leszwemmen 2
- Various wins in swimming competitions
Specialties:
I have had the most success with students who are motivated, those who are already swimming and those who need to be corrected in technique. My favourite strokes are backstroke and front crawl.
“Fear is no reason not to try!“
- 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
