Matthew T
Hi, I’m Matty! I’m a former county-level club swimmer and triathlete with over 10 years of training experience and more than 4 years of teaching across all age groups and abilities.
My sessions are tailored to each swimmer, whether you’re looking to refine your technique, build endurance, or gain confidence in the water. I focus on clear, supportive coaching to help you make steady, noticeable progress at your own pace.
Whether you’re an experienced swimmer aiming to perfect your strokes or a complete beginner, I’ll help you reach your goals efficiently while making the process enjoyable and rewarding.
Qualifications And Professional Memberships
- Swim England Level 2 Swimming Teacher
- Enhanced DBS Checked
- Fully Insured
Expertise
- Nervous Beginners
- Teaching Adults
- Teaching Children Through Play
- Building Water Confidence
- Technique Development
"All the instructors my daughter had lessons with are very professional and qualified. My daughter really enjoys her lessons and progressed a lot with swimexpert 1-2-1 lessons, after trying different swimming schools for group lessons."
My Customer Reviews
Our teachers are experts in their field, but don’t just take our word for it.
See some recent Trustpilot and Google reviews from my happy swimmers!
Trustpilot Review
Transformative
Matthew is helping my son regain confidence as a swimmer after not enjoying swimming at school. Individual lessons are well worth the investment. He is a calm and encouraging teacher. I like the way he shows different techniques until he finds the right one for the child.
Trustpilot Review
Matthew has been an amazing swim instructor
Matthew has been an amazing swim instructor for our autistic 5-year-old son. Our son is non-verbal, and Matthew has shown incredible patience, understanding, and skill in helping him learn to swim. He creates a calm, supportive environment and has built a wonderful connection with him. We are so proud of the progress our son has made and it’s largely thanks to Matthew’s dedication and encouragement. Seeing him grow in confidence and do so brilliantly in the water has been fantastic. We can’t recommend Matthew highly enough. Thank you !
Google Review
Both our kids absolutely love coming here for their swimming lessons. They’ve grown so much in confidence in the water and are now able to swim without aids, which has been amazing to see. Ruben, Jack, Sam and Matt are fantastic instructors. They have so much patience and treat each child with care, really taking the time to understand their individual abilities while helping them develop other skills to improve. We’re really grateful for the support and encouragement they give the kids.
Google Review
Had the privilege to watch Matty teach a lesson and he was so respectful of the other users in the pool. He’s a shining example of how to integrate children swimming lessons into an adult spa environment. Thanks Matty, you are a star.
Trustpilot Review
Matthew has done a fantastic job
Matthew has done a fantastic job with our 5-year-old son. He has made tremendous progress in the last few weeks and had a lot of fun too. Highly recommended.
Trustpilot Review
We really love working with Matthew!
We really love working with Matthew via SwimExpert! He's great with our 5 year old! He seems to have a lot of tactics and strategies to kids acquire new skills in the pool. He's also very patient which we've appreciated.
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Swim faster, smarter and more confidently with 1-to-1 instruction from the UK’s leading swim specialists
- Private 1-to-1 Lessons for focused learning
- Tailored Coaching Plans based on ability
- Expert Coaches across premier UK venues
- Locations all over England
We pride ourselves not only on delivering exceptional swimming lessons, but also on delivering them in a safe environment
FAQs
Here are a list of our most frequently asked questions from our valued customers.
That’s a tough one. How long is that piece of string? During your first lessons we will discuss your current abilities and your goals and set lesson plans that are sensible. Your instructor is the best person to give you a reasonable answer to this question once you have had a lesson or two with him or her.
Yes, unlike a lot of companies, we encourage our teachers to get in the water when needed to either demonstrate, support, or otherwise assist you in the learning process.
The most cost effective way to take lessons is to book in ‘blocks’ of lesson, and that’s how most of our customers book with us. However if you are unsure and want to try us out then you can always book a single lesson. Remember that all our lessons are backed by our progression guarantee so there is no reason not to book more than one lesson!
Lessons are generally either 30 or 60 minutes in duration. Most childrens’ lessons are 30 minutes, most adults 60 minutes, but this is dependent on your goals and needs. Why not phone the office today on 0330 111 29 29 to discuss which would be best for you?
Most likely, we have dealt with many clients with special needs and several of our instructors have additional interest or qualifications in this respect. Why not phone the office today on 0330 111 29 29 to discuss your particular needs?
Yes, our lessons are suitable for people with water anxiety. Our instructors have extensive experience supporting nervous swimmers and use gentle, confidence‑building techniques to help you overcome fear, make steady progress, and begin enjoying the water at a pace that feels comfortable for you.
Unlike many swim schools, we operate all year round and are able to offer lessons also on many Bank Holidays. Simply enquire about the dates you are interested in.
Yes — in most cases you can continue lessons with the same instructor. Our instructors usually work at the same venue on the same day or across multiple days, so you can book sessions that align with their schedule. If an unexpected situation arises, such as your instructor being unwell, we will arrange another qualified instructor to teach your lesson.
Yes, you will need to bring your own towel. Towels are not provided at any of our venues (although some may charge for one if you forget to bring your towel with you)
Yes if, for example, you have two children then you can book a block of lessons and decide which child is to have which of the lessons.
Yes. All our venues allow a parent to watch their child having a lesson – some from poolside others from a viewing area. Facilities for more than one parent to view may be limited at some venues so please respect this one parent rule in this instance.
We accept most major debit or credit cards (except American Express) either via our website or by telephone payment to our office. We do not accept cash/cheques nor direct bank payments.