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Qualified, vetted coaches for swimmers who want to get faster.
First session: £85 stroke assessment, filmed
- 1-to-1
- Clinics
- Camps
- The Venue, Borehamwood
Not a directory.
A coaching network.
A performance coaching network connecting swimmers in Hertfordshire and London with fully qualified, vetted specialist coaches.
Herts Swim Coach connects serious swimmers with a hand-picked network of specialist performance coaches across Hertfordshire and London. We don't list anyone who applies — every coach in our network has been vetted against strict qualification, experience and performance standards before they work with a single swimmer.
When you enquire through us, we take the time to match you with the right coach for your discipline, level and goals. Our reputation depends on that match being right — so we take it seriously every time.
Finding a qualified swim coach independently is harder than it should be. Searching online surfaces instructors who teach beginner lessons, fitness trainers who swim, and coaches whose qualifications are hard to verify. We've done that verification work already — every coach in the network has been checked, interviewed, and confirmed against our standards before they're listed. You skip the uncertainty and go straight to working with someone you can trust.
Coaching currently operates from The Venue Leisure Centre in Borehamwood, with sessions available to swimmers across Hertfordshire and North London. If you're not sure whether we cover your area, get in touch — the chances are we can match you with a coach within reach of where you train.
Herts Swim Coach runs performance camps and coaching across Hertfordshire and London. Weekly coaching runs at The Venue, Borehamwood; holiday swim camps run there too, and are coming to Barnes, South West London and Berkhamsted, West Hertfordshire.
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standards
Every coach in the Herts Swim Coach network meets the same baseline before they work with any swimmer through our platform. These aren't guidelines — they're requirements.
Swim England, ASA or STA accreditation
All coaches hold current qualifications from a recognised awarding body — Swim England, ASA or STA — at Level 2 or above. Most hold Level 3, and specialist coaches hold advanced discipline-specific awards.
Triathlon know-how
Coaches working with triathletes understand open water racing and coach the skills it needs — sighting, drafting, starts without a wall — in the pool.
Enhanced DBS clearance
Full Enhanced DBS check required and independently verified before any coach joins our network. Updated as required. No exceptions, no shortcuts.
Valid first aid certification
Current pool and open water first aid certification is mandatory for all coaches — checked on application and renewed as required by governing body guidelines.
Ongoing CPD
Our coaches commit to continuous professional development — staying current with coaching science, technique research, safeguarding updates and athlete development methodology.
Demonstrated track record
Qualifications are the entry point, not the finish line. We look for evidence of real outcomes — swimmers improved, times moved, athletes progressed to the next level.
Specialists across
every discipline
Our coaching network covers the full range of performance swim disciplines — so whatever your event or goal, we can find the right match.
Triathlon
& Ironman
Sprint to full Ironman swim preparation. Open water confidence, mass start tactics, race pacing and T1 efficiency.
Competitive
Club Swimming
Stroke technique, race craft, starts and turns for competitive swimmers from development through to national level.
Open Water
Swimming
Sighting, drafting, cold water confidence and navigation — for wild swimmers and open water athletes of all distances.
Masters &
Adult Coaching
Performance coaching for adult and masters swimmers — one-to-one, squad and video analysis across all disciplines.
From enquiry
to coaching
Finding the right coach shouldn't be complicated. Here's how we match you.
Tell us about your swimming
Fill in a short enquiry — your events, current level, goals and location. Takes two minutes. No commitment required at this stage.
We match you with the right coach
We review your enquiry and identify the coach in our network who best fits your discipline, level, schedule and location. We come back within 24 hours.
Start coaching
Meet your coach, complete a stroke assessment and begin a coaching programme built specifically around you. The hard part is over — now the work begins.
Enquire about
coaching
Tell us about your swimming, your goals and your schedule. We'll be in touch within 24 hours with the right coach for you.
Are you a qualified
swim coach?
We're building a strong coaching network across Hertfordshire and London. If you hold relevant accreditation, a clear DBS and a track record of results — we want to hear from you.