Confident Swimmers

I started swimming lessons as a beginner at an old age in my early 60s. I had no confidence whatsoever because of my age and having dyspraxia, i thought I will never learn. However I was driven by the fact that I enjoy being in water which helped me to keep focused while taking my swimming lessons. Tim was brilliant! He had a way of seeing everything positively. They are times I felt like giving up, Tim had a way of encouraging me which made my lessons much more fun. I am hoping to resume my lessons in Summer and hopefully to complete what I started. Thank you Tim for our little chat which always made me feel relaxed before swimming. I would highly recommend Tim.
Mar 19th, 2023

At the age of almost 70 I decided I wanted to learn to swim, I must admit I was very nervous but Tim immediately put me at ease, he is extremely knowledgeable and an all round great teacher, I have discovered with the help and patience of Tim that it is never to late to learn.
Feb 28th, 2023

We got to hear about Tim through a friend and are eternally grateful for that introduction. He has been teaching two of my children swimming, who are now 8 and 11, for a few years. As you will pick up from all the other glowing reviews, Tim is incredibly gentle, patient and kind with everyone and my kids adore him and look forward to their lessons with him. The children are two very different characters, so he adapts the lessons to suit, lets the children lead the lessons and they now have total confidence in the water. I could not recommend anyone higher. Thanks Tim.
Jan 19th, 2023

Tim has been a swimming instructor for my 13 year old son for about 1.5 year now, and without any doubt I trust Tim my other son to help him through his swimming journey :) That's what my eldest says: "Tim is an excellent instructor who is always extremely supportive and has helped me a lot with my swimming. I have enjoyed my time with him greatly and would recommend him to anyone looking to improve their swimming. He is very friendly and my favourite swimming instructor I have ever had."
Jan 14th, 2023

Tim is an outstanding swimming teacher, I have no hesitation in recommending him to anyone, whether adult or child, whether complete beginner or a swimmer wishing to improve a certain aspect of their ability. Tim is the kindest, gentlest person I know. He shows great empathy and awareness for the whole individual, never pushing or rushing beyond what the individual is able to deal with that day. He has a huge repertoire of teaching skills he draws from to find the right fit for the person and situation. When I started his classes I was very anxious in the water and definitely never thought Id be able to put my face in the water. With Tims amazing awareness of my fear and gentle approach, he guided me, never rushing nor forcing, just gently progressing my confidence and ability. We took baby steps together, and I think that was the crux, it was together, all the while I knew I was safe and always encouraged and praised for each little (often tiny) achievement. On top of all this Tims classes were fun. Even when my performance hadnt quite gone to plan and I was getting despondent, Tim would change things and make sure I had fun and ended the session on a high. I could go on writing pages and pages, but the takeaway message remains Tim is the best!
Dec 28th, 2022