Weekday morning slots open — 6am to 3pm · The Venue, Borehamwood WD6
★★★★★ 4.9 · 202 Reviews · Trustpilot & Google
Swim Faster.
Waste Less
Energy.
Private 1-to-1 coaching for triathletes & advanced swimmers at The Venue, Borehamwood.
Not for beginners — you must be able to swim 25m
Est. 2012
30 years coaching
1-to-1 only
ASA / STA qualified
Sound familiar?
You're fit. You train hard.
So why does swimming still feel hard?
You gas out before 400m
You're fit on the bike. In the gym. But in the water you're fighting just to breathe — and you don't know why.
Your pace falls apart
You go out fast and fall apart. You can't hold a consistent pace for more than a few hundred metres. The last half of any swim is damage control.
Something feels wrong — you just can't fix it
You've watched the videos. Asked friends. Maybe tried a group lesson. But nobody has watched you swim. So nothing changes.
The swim leg is costing you time
Every triathlon you dread the water. You're burning energy before the bike even starts — energy you could be using to race.
Training more isn't working
You're adding lengths. Same problem. More yardage doesn't fix bad technique — it just cements it deeper.
This is a technique problem, not a fitness problem.
And technique can be fixed — fast, with the right eye on you.
The fix
Your Swim
Performance Assessment
⭐ Assessment Session · 1-to-1 · Borehamwood
Popular
Swim Performance Assessment
1-to-1 at The Venue, Borehamwood (25m competition pool). Brian watches you swim, finds exactly what's holding you back, and gives you a clear plan to fix it.
- Full stroke analysis — every detail of your technique assessed in real time
- Identify the 2–3 specific things costing you speed and energy
- Video feedback (bring your phone — we film your stroke from multiple angles)
- Written improvement plan you leave with — not vague advice
- Honest assessment of what you actually need to reach your goal
£87.50
£70
/ session
online exclusive
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Brian responds within 2 hours
Be honest with yourself
Is This Right
For You?
✅ Apply if you:
- 🏊Can swim 25m without stopping
- 🚴Are training for a triathlon (any distance)
- 🌊Swim open water events
- 📈Want measurably faster times
- 🎯Are ready to work on it properly
❌ Not for you if:
- 🚫You can't yet swim a full length
- 🚫You're looking for group lessons
- 🚫You want to keep doing what you're doing
- 🚫You're looking for children's lessons
Beginner or looking for kids' lessons? See our other programmes →
Simple process
What Happens
Next
1
Apply — 2 minutes
Fill in the short form below. Tell us about your swimming, your goal, and your availability. No payment, no commitment.
2
Brian confirms you're a fit
We respond within 2 hours (usually faster) and lock in a session time that works. Morning slots 6am–3pm available now.
3
Your Assessment at The Venue
Brian watches you swim. Stroke analysis. Video playback. Pinpoints exactly what's holding you back. You leave with a written plan.
4
You start improving
Most clients feel a difference within 2–3 sessions. Stroke efficiency improvements can happen in the very first one.
What Clients Say
★★★★★ 4.9 / 5
★★★★★
I took lessons with Steven in preparation for a Sprint distance triathlon, and even though it was only 4 lessons, my technique improved significantly thanks to Steven's coaching.
★★★★★
I signed up for lessons with Swimmingclass as had decided to have a go at a triathlon but rapidly realised that i really couldn't swim. I've had 6 lessons with Steven at Swimming class and now can genuinely swim front crawl.
★★★★★
Steven is an amazing instructor. I had 4 lessons with him and could see a lot of improvements in my swimming techniques for breathing, front crawl, breaststroke and backstroke.
Your questions answered
Common
Questions
Is this right for me if I already swim but want to get faster?+
Yes — this is exactly who we work with. You don't have to be a beginner to need coaching. In fact, experienced swimmers with ingrained technique problems benefit most from a fresh expert eye. If you can swim 25m and want to be faster or more efficient, apply.
What exactly happens in the first session?+
Brian watches you swim. He identifies the 2–3 specific things holding you back most — things you can't see yourself. You get verbal feedback during the session, video playback of your stroke (bring your phone), and leave with a written improvement plan. No vague advice. No theory. Just exactly what you need to fix, and how to fix it.
Where is The Venue pool exactly?+
The Venue Leisure Centre, Elstree Way, Borehamwood, WD6 1JY. 25-metre competition pool. Sessions run during quiet pool hours so you get dedicated lane time. Free parking on site.
How quickly will I see results?+
Most clients notice a clear difference within 2–3 sessions. Stroke efficiency changes can happen in a single session — because the work is identifying the right thing to fix, which is exactly what the Assessment does. More sessions = more improvements, but you'll leave the first one with something concrete to work on immediately.
What if I'm not sure I'm advanced enough?+
If you can swim 25 metres without stopping, you qualify. You don't need to be fast or fit — you need to be able to swim and be committed to improving. Apply and Brian will be honest about whether this is the right fit for you.
What times are available?+
Weekday slots from 6am through to 3pm are available now — these are the quietest pool times, best for focused coaching. Weekend slots are also available. Apply and we'll confirm what works for your schedule.
Do I pay now or when I apply?+
No payment when you apply. The application is just to confirm you're a good fit and agree a time. Payment is arranged once your session is confirmed. No upfront risk.
No commitment · Takes 2 minutes
Apply for Your
Assessment
Tell us about your swimming and what you want to fix.
Brian reviews every application personally and responds within 2 hours.
No payment needed to apply.
Application Received
Thanks — Brian reviews every application personally and will be in touch within 2 hours (usually faster) to confirm your assessment. Prefer to talk now? Call +44 735 485 9733.
★★★★★ 4.9 Stars
202 Reviews
ASA / STA Qualified
DBS Enhanced Checked
Est. 2012
30 Years Coaching
Swimming Class UK · Brian FitzGerald · hello@swimmingclass.co.uk · +44 735 485 9733