Ashley & Ryan have been involved in swimming for the past fifteen years. Both started as competitive swimmers competing at a national level. For the last six to eight years they have gained vast experience in teaching and coaching swimmers of all abilities and to the highest standard.
Ashley is a qualified A.S.A National Swim Coach and currently holds the position of Chief Coach at Boldmere Swimming Club. Ryan is a qualified A.S.A Instructor who currently works within schools, local baths and health clubs. He also gained experience at Boldmere Swimming Club coaching and teaching swimmers from beginner to competition level.
Having established S4 Swim School in 2006 they continue to use their knowledge and experience to provide a successful swimming environment & for continuing swimmer development.
A Commitment to Continuing Swimming Development
At S4 Swim School we promote continuous swimmer development and are keen to ensure there is clear effective progression for our swimmers. We can take children to a high level of swimming, specialising in advance technique and introductory coaching sessions. We believe that by instilling a basic competitive instinct this will help develop an individual for life whether they stay in the water or not!
We have also developed strong links with many aquatic based organisations to encourage our swimmers to stay in the water for longer as we recognise the fantastic physical development that can be gained from being involved in a water-based activity whatever that may be.
So what does S4 stand for?
Streamlining
Sculling
Strength
Skills
These areas are highlighted as they cover everything needed to produce swimmers with a high degree of skill & technical ability. Swimming is 70% Technique and 30% Effort! The key emphasis in S4 teaching is to allow the swimmer to learn to swim rather than be taught. This method of teaching allows the swimmer to develop a natural instinct/feel for the water.
So what does S6 stand for?
Once we feel a child has achieved a satisfactory level of swimming, demonstrating good technique/skills in all their swimming strokes, they will be invited to the S6 Swim Squad. S6 Coaching is an introduction to coaching for swimmers. It is an extension of S4 swim teaching, incorporating two coaching based disciplines Speed & Stamina.
