Meet The Team

Afonso Q

Hi, my name is Afonso! From age 9 I spent an amazing decade competing in international swimming events, which included open water. I have taken my passion for swimming into my lessons and enjoy teaching those who want to learn to swim in the pool and helping my fellow open-water lovers. If you're looking to learn how to swim or looking to develop your technique then I look forward to helping you and guiding you towards your goals.

Alan A

Hi, I'm Alan and I'm excited to be joining the SwimExpert team! I have been teaching for a few years now and would be the first to say, I am not an elite swimmer... what I am though, is a good teacher and I love what I do. I am able to properly understand my student needs and am great at analysing where they need help.

Alex M

Hi, I am Alex. I really enjoy teaching children and adult swimmers, and helping them reach and achieve their goals. I really enjoy teaching children and adult swimmers, and helping them reach and achieve their goals

Alister S

Hello, I’m Alister and swimming pools are my second habitat! Spending 10 years of my life training as a competitive swimmer, I have had lots of experience surrounding the optimal technique for swimming. I joined the teaching team in 2019 and have been using my passion for swimming to help swimmers of a wide range of ages and abilities develop their confidence and technique. 

Allan S

Hi, I’m Allan and I have been working in the leisure industry for many years. I started out as a lifeguard and transitioned into swim teaching where I realized this was my true passion. In particular, I love teaching nervous students, helping them build their water confidence, focusing on building the correct technique, and making sure they are having fun and enjoying the water.

Ashley J

Hello, my name is Ashley! I am a Level 2 ASA qualified swimming teacher and have worked in the leisure industry for over 10 years. 
I started out as a lifeguard at the age of 17 and worked my way up through the ranks as a Duty Manager, Centre Manager, and most recently a Health and Safety Manager. During this time, however, I have always had a passion for swim teaching and ensured I continued to build my knowledge and experience throughout my career.

Chikid C

Hi my name is Chikid. It's great to become a swimming teacher, I am passionate about swimming and enjoy teaching others.

As a swimming teacher, I have the opportunity to make a positive impact on my students' lives by helping them gain confidence in the water and enjoy the experience of swimming. Teaching someone to swim is not only a valuable life skill but also a way to promote physical fitness and water safety.

Ching S

Hi, my name is Ching. I readily enjoy teaching adults and children to swim, helping them achieve their goals and find their passion for swimming.

Ciaran M

I have always loved being in the water however when I first learnt to swim I was very nervous which makes me very understanding with my beginner swimmers. I enjoy the social aspect of the swimming community but also swimming for my own personal development.

Colin P

Hi, my name is Colin. I came to swim teaching later in life having concentrated on playing various team sports until my mid 40s. Watching my daughters being taught led me to get back into the local pool and then into the wider world of swimming. So far the journey includes: being a member of four successful English Channel Relay swims, organising, managing, observing and participating in a number of open water swimming around the UK.

Corneliu R (Cornel)

Hello, my name is Cornel and I have previously been a player in the national team of Waterpolo back home, and since then I have truly remained passionate about swimming. 

Danny B

Hi, I'm Danny! I've been a multi-sports coach all my life, after graduating university I worked as a support worker for children with learning difficulties before turning my hand to swimming!

Gerryn B

Hi, I’m Gerryn. I’ve been swimming all my life and I love being in and around the water. I always knew I wanted to work in sport and use my experience to help learners whether they be children or adults. I even started my first badminton club at the age of 15. I got my first lifesaving qualification at 13 and continued to swim for my club on and off up to masters recently. I also dabbled in water polo, just for the experience.

Jake G

Hello, I'm Jake, a dedicated swimming teacher with a passion for the water. Since 2021, I've been diving into the world of teaching, guiding both children and adults through their swimming journeys. My commitment to this sport goes beyond just teaching techniques; it's about instilling confidence and a love for swimming in each of my students. 

James B

Hi my name is James. I have enjoyed swimming competitively for 7 years and developed a passion for teaching these skills to others. My lessons are fun and challenging, because there is nothing better than mastering a new skill or technique.

Jan M

My name is Jan, I’m a positive, supportive, highly motivated and enthusiastic teacher with a background in professional swimming, lifeguarding, scuba diving and sailing. I have an academic background in sports education and have completed the ASA Level 2 swim teaching qualification in 2016. I have years of experience teaching at different educational levels and I am passionate about promoting lifelong participation in aquatic activities through teaching swimming in the UK.

Karem G (Oz)

Hi, my name is Karem but please call me Oz. I was a competitive swimmer for 10 years and have been a swimming teacher since 2020. I am a patient but persistent teacher who really enjoys his job.

Kyle F

Hi, my name is Kyle. After helping a friend's child begin their learn to swim journey, I started as a Water Helper to gain more experience. Realising how much I enjoyed teaching swimming I went on to complete my Level 2 Teaching Qualification, then started teaching in 2023.

Leon S

Hello, my name is Leon and I've been a swimmer my whole life. Having been involved in competitions from racing to water polo, I have learned a lot from my fellow swim teachers and coaches and have found that my biggest passion comes from wanting to continue to share what I have learned along each stage of my swimming journey with my students.

Luke M

My name is Luke I am a level 2 ASA teacher, and I have been continuously teaching swimming since 1998. I love being in the water and always have from a young age, it really energises me, rejuvenates me, and makes me feel great.

Mathew P

Hello, I am Mathew and i have been a swimming teacher since August 2021. I began in the leisure industry in 2020 as a lifeguard until the opportunity for myself to become a swimming instructor in August 2021. I enjoy helping learners improve with every lesson and seeing progression is the most rewarding aspect of Swimming Instruction.

Matthew S

Hi, my name is Matthew. I have been a qualified teacher since 2021 and have previous experience in leisure. I enjoy teaching all strokes and love to perfect techniques and see progress, I’m constantly looking to further my knowledge of teaching to bring the highest quality lessons.

Nicholas P (Nick)

Hi, I'm Nick. Since 2022, I've been an ASA Level 2 swimming teacher, and for the past two years, I've had the privilege of sharing my love for swimming as a teacher. My connection with swimming stretches back to my childhood, where I found joy in the water. It's in those early moments where I discovered not just enjoyment, but also a profound sense of peace and excitement in the water. I believe that everyone should have the same experience I had with swimming.

Omar

Hello, my name is Omar. I am a swimming teacher who enjoys teaching. I focus on engaging, fun and progressive lessons. The essence of swimming is all about becoming comfortable in the water and being able to stay relaxed. My adaptable approach to lessons ensures my student/s are slowly learning to become more confident in the water. I believe that through informative yet fun lessons, swimming is best taught and learnt.

Rick M

Hi, my name is Rick. I've been a swimming teacher since 2015 and have loved every minute of it. My philosophy is that my lessons should be fun but also goal-oriented. I have taught every ability from age 3 to 65, from beginner children to adults training for a swimathon.

Rishi K

Hi I’m Rishi, I have been a part of the swimming community since early youth and had started my teaching profession in 2021 as an assistant teacher for my swim club, and since then have also obtained my level 2 qualification in 2023. I am passionate about passing on my knowledge and skills regarding swimming, to other keen swimmers and hope to learn more as I continue teaching.

Roan V

Hello, my name is Roan and I am from Cardiff. I have been passionate about swimming from a young age and have continuously improved my skills through competitive sports and coaching, and then by qualifying as a swimming teacher. My approach focuses on creating a supportive, friendly and encouraging environment that helps swimmers of all levels to develop their skills and confidence in the water.

Robert W

Hi I’m Rob. I have been a fully qualified ASA level 2 teacher for over 15 years and level 1 coach for 14 years.

There is nothing more rewarding to me than seeing swimmers progress. I believe I can help anyone at any level improve very quickly.

Sam S

Hello I’m Sam! I am a level 2 swimming instructor and have been teaching for over 6 years now acquiring my level 1 when I was 16. I have always been around the swimming pool whether this is teaching or swimming competitively myself. I took a short break from swimming when I became a fully qualified teacher, teaching primary years for 3 years but, couldn’t keep myself away from the pool.

Sean M

Hello, I’m Sean and I want you to get as much out of swimming as I do. I believe every individual has their own unique way of learning and I adapt my teaching style to suit children of various ages and abilities, including those with physical disabilities and SEN. I spend half my time teaching swimming and the other half working as a teaching assistant in a primary school.  

Shay B

I am an ex international and national competitive swimmer from the ages of 8-18. I have won national gold medals and spent hours on hours attempting to improve my technique and speed.

Stuart W

My passion in life is sport - all sports and working with people. I love helping people of all ages reach their full potential and achieve a goal. I spent 8 years at Reading swimming club at first just watching my daughter swim up and down.

Ying

Hi, my name is Ying and I am a Level 2 Swimming Teacher. I have been swimming since I was 5 years old and began teaching others to swim in 2006. It was my love and passion for sports that made me become a swimming teacher. I have been teaching swimming in Hong Kong for over ten years and obtained my Swim England Level 2 Swimming Teacher certification once I moved to the UK.

Zaion G

Hello, my name is Zaion. I am a Level 2 certified swimming teacher and Lifeguard who is passionate about ensuring the safety of children and adults in and around water.  I particularly enjoy aiding the progression of nervous beginners or those lacking in water confidence. I am living proof that swimming can change your life, health and mental wellbeing! Qualified to teach all abilities and ages.