Meet Our Swim Coach
Meet Swim Coach Zofia
Nationality: Polish
Living in The Netherlands since: 2025
Languages: Polish & English
Pool location: Amsterdam
Profile:
I am a certified swim coach with a background as a competitive swimmer and have been
connected to swimming since the age of four. What started as simply learning to swim, very soon
turned into a deep passion and dedication to intensive training— twice a day, 6 days a week — while
regularly competing at regional and national levels.
With over a decade of competitive swimming
experience in Poland and a swim coach certification, I have worked with both children and adults,
providing lessons in Poland and Iceland. I have conducted lessons in both English and Polish, offering
individual and group sessions.
I have experience working with individuals who struggle with a fear of water. In 2022, I completed a
coaching training at the ICF level to become a better teacher and guide. To further develop my
coaching skills, I’m currently a practitioner in training at The Institute for Dreaming and Imagery®.
Outside the swimming pool, I spend my free time creating and enjoying art. In 2024, I published a
book titled Micropractices, available at Boekie Woekie bookstore in Amsterdam.It is a collection of
small daily tasks designed to help nurture one’s connection with oneself, others, and nature.
Coaching style:
My years of competitive experience, combined with my creative artistic background, provide me with knowledge and expertise that I integrate into my work as a swimming instructor. My approach focuses on building confidence in the water, refining technique, and ensuring a safe and enjoyable learning experience. Safety, a calm and understanding approach are for me the key elements in supporting students in becoming confident in the water.
Swimming Certifications, Achievements, & Recognitions:
- 2018 – Swim Coach Certification (Poland)
Specialties:
My speciality is working at the Water Introduction Level and Stroke Introduction. I love helping swimmers build confidence and develop a strong foundation in the water.
“Learning something new, like swimming, in an unfamiliar environment can be challenging. However, with practice and the right guidance, it can become second nature.”
- 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 Zofia
Nationality: Polish
Living in The Netherlands since: 2025
Languages: Polish & English
Pool location: Amsterdam
Profile:
I am a certified swim coach with a background as a competitive swimmer and have been
connected to swimming since the age of four. What started as simply learning to swim, very soon
turned into a deep passion and dedication to intensive training— twice a day, 6 days a week — while
regularly competing at regional and national levels.
With over a decade of competitive swimming
experience in Poland and a swim coach certification, I have worked with both children and adults,
providing lessons in Poland and Iceland. I have conducted lessons in both English and Polish, offering
individual and group sessions.
I have experience working with individuals who struggle with a fear of water. In 2022, I completed a
coaching training at the ICF level to become a better teacher and guide. To further develop my
coaching skills, I’m currently a practitioner in training at The Institute for Dreaming and Imagery®.
Outside the swimming pool, I spend my free time creating and enjoying art. In 2024, I published a
book titled Micropractices, available at Boekie Woekie bookstore in Amsterdam.It is a collection of
small daily tasks designed to help nurture one’s connection with oneself, others, and nature.
Coaching style:
My years of competitive experience, combined with my creative artistic background, provide me with knowledge and expertise that I integrate into my work as a swimming instructor. My approach focuses on building confidence in the water, refining technique, and ensuring a safe and enjoyable learning experience. Safety, a calm and understanding approach are for me the key elements in supporting students in becoming confident in the water.
Swimming Certifications, Achievements, & Recognitions:
- 2018 – Swim Coach Certification (Poland)
Specialties:
My speciality is working at the Water Introduction Level and Stroke Introduction. I love helping swimmers build confidence and develop a strong foundation in the water.
“Learning something new, like swimming, in an unfamiliar environment can be challenging. However, with practice and the right guidance, it can become second nature.”
- 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 Zofia
Nationality: Polish
Living in The Netherlands since: 2025
Languages: Polish & English
Pool location: Amsterdam
Profile:
I am a certified swim coach with a background as a competitive swimmer and have been
connected to swimming since the age of four. What started as simply learning to swim, very soon
turned into a deep passion and dedication to intensive training— twice a day, 6 days a week — while
regularly competing at regional and national levels.
With over a decade of competitive swimming
experience in Poland and a swim coach certification, I have worked with both children and adults,
providing lessons in Poland and Iceland. I have conducted lessons in both English and Polish, offering
individual and group sessions.
I have experience working with individuals who struggle with a fear of water. In 2022, I completed a
coaching training at the ICF level to become a better teacher and guide. To further develop my
coaching skills, I’m currently a practitioner in training at The Institute for Dreaming and Imagery®.
Outside the swimming pool, I spend my free time creating and enjoying art. In 2024, I published a
book titled Micropractices, available at Boekie Woekie bookstore in Amsterdam.It is a collection of
small daily tasks designed to help nurture one’s connection with oneself, others, and nature.
Coaching style:
My years of competitive experience, combined with my creative artistic background, provide me with knowledge and expertise that I integrate into my work as a swimming instructor. My approach focuses on building confidence in the water, refining technique, and ensuring a safe and enjoyable learning experience. Safety, a calm and understanding approach are for me the key elements in supporting students in becoming confident in the water.
Swimming Certifications, Achievements, & Recognitions:
- 2018 – Swim Coach Certification (Poland)
Specialties:
My speciality is working at the Water Introduction Level and Stroke Introduction. I love helping swimmers build confidence and develop a strong foundation in the water.
“Learning something new, like swimming, in an unfamiliar environment can be challenging. However, with practice and the right guidance, it can become second nature.”
- 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
