Private coaching gives you focused, supported learning with the coach working in the water beside you. You’ll have a private lane, live demonstrations, and tactile feedback where appropriate. Every swimmer receives session summaries and personal videos. Advanced swimmers also receive video analysis as they progress. All sessions follow Swimlab’s structured method so you learn the whole stroke, step by step.

Private coaching suits anyone who prefers focused attention, fewer distractions, and learns best with 1-1 coaching. Private coaching offers extra flexibility, as sessions can be spaced out to allow more time for practice.

• Freestyle Foundation programs - 5-session package.
• Advanced Stroke Correction - 4-session package
• Refresher Packs, or Quick Start - 3-session package
• Advanced Video Analysis - single session + follow up

One-off lessons aren’t recommended, as they don’t allow enough time to teach the full Swimlab methodology and can be overwhelming.

Private coaching supports every part of your freestyle stroke development. Each program covers the appropriate skills for the swimmers journey.

Yes. Adults who are nervous, anxious, or complete beginners often start with our Pre-Program Preparation Sessions. These sessions help you understand breath control, floating, balance, and how to regulate your nervous system. Once you feel calm and ready, we guide you into the full program (often Freestyle Fundamentals). Everything is taken at your pace.

Absolutely. Private coaching can be tailored for pool events, ocean swims, or triathlons. We can run technique sessions in the pool, or you can book private ocean one-to-ones with Coach Britt for skills, confidence, breathing, sighting, and dealing with ocean conditions.

NCIE Redfern, all year round. Sessions are scheduled in off-peak hours (generally weekdays) to ensure space, focus, and a calm learning environment. We don’t run private sessions during peak times eg weekend or evenings due to the demand for programs.

Start with a quick phone call so we can understand your goals, confidence level, and which program structure suits you. From there, we advise 3-pack, 4 pack or 5-pack of private sessions.

• Purchase the pack
• Book and control your own schedule, changes and cancellations

Just your swimwear, goggles, and towel. Swimlab is non-equipment based, so no fins or paddles are required. You’ll receive a complimentary swim cap

Private sessions have a 48-hour cancel or reschedule window.

Pricing depends on whether you train with Head Coach Claire or an Assistant Coach, as well as the number of sessions you book. We offer multi-session packs with lane hire included. Pool entry is not included in our fees, and must be paid on entry to the pool. Most swimmers return for ongoing coaching, tune-ups, or to work through the next skill level.

Yes. Many swimmers choose ongoing private coaching, either as full programs or as regular refreshers. Because we understand your goals and stroke history, we can plan meaningful progressions over time — whether you’re building confidence, refining technique, or preparing for events.

Absolutely. Many adults in these age groups prefer 1-to-1 coaching for the personalised attention, calmer pace, and flexible scheduling. We tailor sessions to confidence level, mobility, breath management, and goals — not age.

No. You don’t need to swim laps before starting — that’s what we’re here for. We’ll guide you into the right starting point, often beginning with Pre-Program Preparation Sessions to build breath management, floating, comfort face-down, and water confidence before moving into a full program.

Yes. We work 1-to-1 to help you understand breath control, body position, and how to stay calm and in control. Once you feel stable and confident in the water, we’ll gradually introduce skills that make deep water feel safe and manageable. Everything is done at your pace — no pressure, no pushing past your comfort level.