Thinking about one-to-one lessons? A private swimming coach can speed up learning, fix small mistakes fast, and build real confidence in the water. Private coaching works for everyone — total beginners, nervous swimmers, kids, adults, and also advanced swimmers who want cleaner technique or triathlon prep. At ROYAL SWIM, age doesn’t matter. The only important thing is to start.
A private swimming coach watches only you. You get clear cues you can use right away and a plan that fits your level. This means fewer bad habits, smoother strokes, and steady progress you can feel from session to session.
Who Is a Private Swimming Coach For?
- Beginners, even if you’re afraid of water.
- Adults who want to swim longer with less effort.
- Advanced swimmers who need to polish technique.
- Triathletes who want an efficient freestyle for race day.
- Kids from 4 years — we teach through play and keep lessons fun.
We’ve taught hundreds of children to swim at ROYAL SWIM. The goal is simple: feel safe, have fun, and improve a little each time.
Why 1-to-1 Coaching Works
- Personal attention: your coach sees what holds you back and fixes it on the spot.
- Custom plan: drills and goals match your level and your pace.
- Fast feedback: short, simple tips you remember.
- Confidence: small wins build trust in your skills.
- Flexible schedule: lessons at times and pools that suit you.
What You’ll Learn with a Private Swimming Coach
A private swimming coach focuses on the skills that bring the biggest results:
- Breathing and body position: relax, float, and keep a stable line.
- Freestyle basics: easy side breathing, long reach, steady kick.
- Backstroke and breaststroke: timing, rhythm, and smooth turns.
- Starts and finishes: clean push-offs, tidy streamlines, strong touches.
- Pacing: how to keep a speed you can hold.
- For triathletes: efficient freestyle that saves energy for the bike and run.
Each lesson has a clear goal. You’ll know what to practice and why it matters.
Private Coaching for Kids (4+)
Children learn best when they feel safe and enjoy the session. At ROYAL SWIM, we use games, simple targets, and lots of encouragement. Kids learn step by step: put the face in, blow bubbles, float, kick, then link these pieces into real strokes. We keep instructions short and positive, so young swimmers stay engaged and proud of what they can do.
Private Coaching for Adults
Maybe you never learned to swim. Maybe you can swim, but breathing still feels hard. Or you want better form to protect your shoulders and lower your heart rate. A private swimming coach helps you fix one thing at a time: head position, rotation, catch, or kick. With small changes, swimming starts to feel easier — and more enjoyable.
How ROYAL SWIM Lessons Work
- One-to-one format. The coach focuses on you the whole time.
- Clear structure. Short warm-up, targeted drills, then easy laps to lock in the skill.
- Simple language. No jargon — just cues you can remember.
- Homework if you want. A few lengths or drills to repeat between sessions.
- Flexible location. We train at Olšanka, Řepy, Hloubětín, and AXA pools.
Most lessons run about an hour, but timing and location are set with your coach to fit your week.
What to Expect in Your First Lesson
- A quick chat about your goals and water comfort.
- Easy warm-up to check float and breathing.
- One key focus (for example: head position or side breathing).
- 2–3 short drills that match this focus.
- A few easy laps to connect the pieces.
- A short recap and a simple practice task for next time.
You leave knowing exactly what to work on — nothing confusing, just clear steps.
Common Mistakes a Coach Fixes Early
- Holding the breath instead of exhaling in the water.
- Lifting the head too high to breathe (hips sink).
- Kicking from the knees like a bicycle instead of from the hips.
- Crossing arms over the midline in freestyle.
- Stiff shoulders and rushed strokes, no glide or rotation.
A private swimming coach spots these fast and gives one simple cue at a time.
Group vs Private: Which Should You Pick?
Both options work. Group lessons suit swimmers who like company and a steady pace. They’re good for fitness and for kids who learn with friends. Private lessons are for focus and faster fixes. If you’re nervous, stuck on a skill, or training for a triathlon or first meet, go one-to-one. Many swimmers mix both: a private to learn the skill, group to practice it.
How We Track Progress
We keep it simple and clear. At the start of each lesson, you get one focus. At the end, you repeat a short swim to feel the difference. The coach notes what worked and gives one or two cues for the next time. No heavy data — just steady gains you can see and feel.
What to Bring
Swimsuit, goggles, a cap if you have long hair, flip-flops, a towel, and a small water bottle. If you like, a nose clip is optional.
Why a Private Swimming Coach Is Worth It
- Faster progress: no guessing what to fix.
- Safer technique: good habits protect your shoulders, neck, and lower back.
- Less effort: cleaner strokes mean you go farther with the same energy.
- Real confidence: you know what to do and how to do it.
- Motivation: clear goals make it easy to keep going.
Try a Private Swimming Coach First
Not sure if private lessons are for you? ROYAL SWIM offers a free trial lesson. Meet your coach, try a few drills, and see how one-to-one feels. If it clicks, we’ll set simple goals and build your plan.
