Meet Our Swim Coach
Meet Swim Coach Sinea
Nationality: South African
Living in The Netherlands since: 2022
Languages: Afrikaans, English, Learning Dutch
Training Experience: Informal teaching (friends & family) – now starting professional coaching journey
Pool location: Amsterdam
Profile:
I’ve always had a love for water, oceans, dams, swimming pools, anything that lets me dive in. To me, water feels like a hug: relaxing, safe, and freeing all at once. Over the years, I’ve enjoyed teaching friends and family little tricks in the water, which showed me how much fun it is to help others build confidence. Swimming isn’t just a sport to me, it’s a way to relax, stay healthy, and enjoy life. Alongside coaching, I study Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy at Fontys, which keeps me curious and motivated in everything I do.
Coaching style:
I keep my approach fun, light, and supportive. My main goal is to make people feel at ease in the water so they can enjoy the process of learning. Once confidence grows, techniques naturally follow. I like to inspire swimmers to see water as a friend, not something to fear and to celebrate progress, no matter how small.
Certifications and achievements:
EMT Foundations: August 13, 2021 (Grade Achieved: 91.10%) HBO Bachelor Medisch Beeldvormende en Radiotherapeutische Technieken Propedeuse bachelor (Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy) : August 27, 2025 Informal teaching of swimming basics to friends and family
Specialties:
Beginners and anyone who feels nervous around water. I enjoy helping people get comfortable, build confidence, and have fun while learning swimming skills.
"Water is freedom - once you trust it, it carries you."
- 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 Sinea
Nationality: South African
Living in The Netherlands since: August 2022
Languages:Afrikaans, English, Learning Dutch
Pool location: Veldhoven
Profile:
I’ve always had a love for water, oceans, dams, swimming pools, anything that lets me dive in. To me, water feels like a hug: relaxing, safe, and freeing all at once. Over the years, I’ve enjoyed teaching friends and family little tricks in the water, which showed me how much fun it is to help others build confidence. Swimming isn’t just a sport to me, it’s a way to relax, stay healthy, and enjoy life. Alongside coaching, I study Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy at Fontys, which keeps me curious and motivated in everything I do.
Coaching style:
I keep my approach fun, light, and supportive. My main goal is to make people feel at ease in the water so they can enjoy the process of learning. Once confidence grows, techniques naturally follow. I like to inspire swimmers to see water as a friend, not something to fear and to celebrate progress, no matter how small.
Certifications and achievements:
EMT Foundations: August 13, 2021 (Grade Achieved: 91.10%) HBO Bachelor Medisch Beeldvormende en Radiotherapeutische Technieken Propedeuse bachelor (Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy) : August 27, 2025 Informal teaching of swimming basics to friends and family
Specialties:
Beginners and anyone who feels nervous around water. I enjoy helping people get comfortable, build confidence, and have fun while learning swimming skills.
"Water is freedom - once you trust it, it carries you."
- 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 Sinea
Nationality: South African
Living in The Netherlands since: 2022
Languages: Afrikaans, English, Learning Dutch
Training experience: Informal teaching (friends & family) – now starting professional coaching journey
Pool location: Veldhoven
Profile:
I’ve always had a love for water, oceans, dams, swimming pools, anything that lets me dive in. To me, water feels like a hug: relaxing, safe, and freeing all at once. Over the years, I’ve enjoyed teaching friends and family little tricks in the water, which showed me how much fun it is to help others build confidence. Swimming isn’t just a sport to me, it’s a way to relax, stay healthy, and enjoy life. Alongside coaching, I study Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy at Fontys, which keeps me curious and motivated in everything I do.
Coaching style:
I keep my approach fun, light, and supportive. My main goal is to make people feel at ease in the water so they can enjoy the process of learning. Once confidence grows, techniques naturally follow. I like to inspire swimmers to see water as a friend, not something to fear and to celebrate progress, no matter how small.
Certifications and Achievements
EMT Foundations: August 13, 2021 (Grade Achieved: 91.10%) HBO Bachelor Medisch Beeldvormende en Radiotherapeutische Technieken Propedeuse bachelor (Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy) : August 27, 2025 Informal teaching of swimming basics to friends and family
Specialties:
Beginners and anyone who feels nervous around water. I enjoy helping people get comfortable, build confidence, and have fun while learning swimming skills.
Water is freedom - once you trust it, it carries you.
- 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
