"Got me from not being able to do 1 lap to finishing triathlons"

Got me from not being able to do 1 lap of the pool to successfully completing 2 triathlons.

Edward is a great teacher and explains things in a way that makes sense. I started trying to Swim as an Adult in November 2022, with very little experience swimming as a child initially taking group lessons but as I was struggling (and close to giving up) I sought out Swim for Life.

I’ve managed to progress so much quicker since taking lessons with Edward and have gone from not being able to finish a lap of the pool to planning for a 70.3 and working on finessing technique very quickly. I would highly recommend to anyone who wants to learn to swim or improve their technique!

"As a 40 something non swimmer I was…"

As a 40 something non swimmer I was very apprehensive about learning to swim. Edward was patient and reassuring throughout and I now regularly swim showing you are never to old to learn something new - especially with the right teacher.

"Patient, passionate, empathic teacher"

Edward is a really thoughtful and patient teacher. I echo the words of a previous reviewer in wishing I had discovered him years ago. I'm in my mid-fifties and have discovered a passion for something I long feared. Highly recommended.

"Really reliable and great with the kids"

Edward has been really easy to deal with and very flexible in accommodating my requirements. He's really patient with my three children and manages them really well in a single lesson despite their different abilities. Would highly recommend

"Wish I’d found Ed decades ago!"

During my 40+ years as a non-swimmer, having had a “near miss” as a child, many people have tried to get me into a pool and swimming but all have failed. Within 3 lessons with Ed I am very close to being able to complete a length with a properly learnt front crawl. Ed’s patience, empathy and self-guided pace of learning is brilliant. The way in which he identifies and explains the different exercises works incredibly well for my way of learning. I have gone from a nervous wreck at even the smell of chlorine to actually looking forward to my next lesson. Cannot praise or thank Ed enough, he’s literally changed my life for the better!

"Really great instruction"

Really great instruction
Simple clear action points given enabling rapid progress and improvement.

We will be making lessons with Edward a regular event.

"Experienced and patient swimming teacher"

I am very pleased with my swimming lessons with Edward. He is a very relaxed and patient teacher (and an all-round nice guy). If you're looking to learn how to swim efficiently and elegantly, he will get you there. Highly recommend.

"Thank you so much for the great weeks…"

Thank you so much for the great weeks of swimming lesson. Edward is very patient to teach my children. He helps them get over the fears and give them all good skills. They had a lot of fun learning how to swim. We hope to see you very soon again!!!

"Fantastic teacher, great to learn as an adult!"

Edward is a fantastic teacher. I’ve gone from not swimming at all and avoiding the water to being able to nearly complete a front crawl and consistently putting my head under the water. Edward is incredibly patient and constantly reassuring. He also doesn’t take the steps too quickly and cares a lot more about building my confidence and feeling natural within the water. Would recommend these lessons to anyone looking to learn as a nervous non-swimming adult. Thank you so much Edward!

"Swimming delivered as a craft."

Swimming delivered as a craft.
Edward is an amazing teacher who wants to embed the best technique from the start. Not only will he get your child swimming but swimming with a beautiful style.
His manner is fabulous with children and is is the most patient individual I know.
A true diamond of a find, my daughter is now a beautiful, confident swimmer who has nearly mastered all the strokes.