TEAM
WE ARE A SMALL TEAM THAT DELIVER HIGH QUALITY SWIMMING LESSONS IN A PRIVATE ADULT VENUE BASED IN LONDON. TO ARRANGE A LESSON WITH US PLEASE PURCHASE ONLINE OR GIVE US A CALL TO GET BOOKED IN TO OUR DIARY
PAUL TAAFFE
founder / coach
Iv'e always had a passion for sports and health development, having worked in the field for over 20 years. I am currently the manager & head coach at swimming lessons london.
I originally worked as a multi-sports coach and manager for London boroughs, whilst completing degrees in Sports Science and Health Studies.
There is overwhelming evidence proving that Swimming regularly, has terrific benefits to anyone's lifestyle and well being, not only from a safety point of view, but from the perspective that it enriches training programs and is a great alternative workout especially for people rehabilitating/recovering from injury.
Swimming is a joint friendly, full body workout which has little risk of injury. I trained in 2000 to become an A.S.A. level 2 coach and am affiliated with the Institute of Swimming Teachers & Coaches.
THEO CHATZIOLOS
coach
Theo has been involved at elite level swimming for years. Still swimming regularly, he is perfect for triathlon training, and high level competition preparation.
Theo is passionate about Swimming coaching and swimming in and out of work.
He holds a level 2 A.S.A teaching certificate and is an I.o.S.fellow. With a Masters degree in sports science, he is also well versed on anatomy and physiology, training principles, injuries and rehabilitation techniques. His knowledge of the muscular skeletal system is extensive.
As an ex-olympic level swimmer for Greece, he is perfect for serious swimmers, but has also vast experience teaching people from scratch also.
Theo also writes bespoke training plans for individuals and clubs to help them achieve their goals.
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PAUL DROGAN
coach
Paul D- has been involved in swimming for years. He is very professional and loves his job.
His communication skills are excellent, meaning his ability to transfer skills is very impressive. His swim lessons are enjoyable and effective. Paul has level 2 ASA qualification and coaching award.
A very patient coach that works well with nervous non swimmers, as well aspiring triathletes.
Paul is also a qualified personal trainer, spin qualified, aqua fitness instructor, Swimsanity instructor and has a long list of other qualifications.
Paul is a very patient swim coach with amazing communication skills. and for that reason he is a
specialist in aqua-phobia, non swimmers, as well as stroke improvement.
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LORRAINE BROWN
office manager
Lorraine has been swimming for many years and worked in leisure centre management before swimming coaching for her squad.
She is a previous wilkinson sword junior champion, but now prefers to help others learn to achieve their goals of swimming.
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She is our very efficient office manager ensuring that we try and teach as many persons as our diary allows.
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She occasionally enjoys other sports such as running and the spanish game of padel.