Swimming lessons for kids

Who am I?

I'm Milan, if you've ever visited the swimming pool in Merelbeke, you may have already seen me at work as a trainer at Swimming Club Octopus. I've been giving swimming lessons there for 7 years now! Water can be quite exciting for children, and as a Psychology student I have a lot of theoretical background in development and anxiety that also comes in handy in the water. I also offer:

• Personal attention:
  Because I work with one-on-one guidance, your child gets 100% of the attention they deserve. A calm, efficient and personal approach is guaranteed!

• Learning at their own pace:
  No pressure or rushing. Some children are little water babies right away, others need a bit more time to get comfortable in the water. Both are completely fine! I adapt the lessons to what your child needs at that moment.

• Learning through play:
  Learning to swim should above all be fun. By combining exercises with games and encouragement, children enjoy going to swimming lessons and learn much faster without even realising it.

• Passion & Experience:
  With 7 years of experience, a Swimming Instructor diploma and a Senior Lifeguard diploma, your child is in safe hands and learns to swim according to the guidelines of the Flemish Swimming Federation.

What does a journey look like?

Depending on your child's level, we start with water acclimatisation. Once your child feels completely safe, we get to work on the swimming strokes, taught according to the guidelines of the Flemish Swimming Federation. I also like to keep you as a parent informed of the progress, so you can continue to celebrate at home too! View the prices for more info.