The Swim Academy - Amsterdam Zuid

I have aquaphobia. When I was growing up, my teachers and classmates all tried to teach me how to swim, but I could never conquer my fear of water. In the past few years, working from home and adjusting to a new environment brought a lot of pressure, and I gained a lot of weight. Many people suggested swimming as the best way to burn calories, so I decided to give it another try. I tried almost every adult swimming English classes in the Amsterdam area. Most of the time, the instructors would say, “It’s so easy, just do it like this, what are you scared of?” Hearing that repeatedly made me feel not only afraid of the water but also stupid, like I could never learn to swim. Then I joined Rico’s class. He was patient and created a safe environment. His deep knowledge allowed him to find different ways to help me reach my goals, and he also taught me breathing techniques that helped me relax—both in the water and in daily life. Today is the first time I swam without using any flotation devices. Even though I still have a lot to learn, Rico helped me overcome a phobia I thought I would never get past, all in just a few weeks. Thank you, Rico.

Rico is an amazing teacher, is very friendly and above all very supportive based on your learning pace.

I've been enjoying swimming lessons with Rico. He is really nice and very good in teaching solid swimming skills.

I have done an intake with Rico who is professional and patient. Afterwards I have purchased for a 20 course session with Rico to start my challenge! Post editing: After 5 months with 15 lessons, I am able to swim freely without fear and enjoy swim very much! Without Rico’s coach and never give up, I won’t make it. Highly recommended to those who meets bottleneck and want to improve water skill, Rico is definitely your best choice!