Meet The Team

Ivo Coelho

Instructor

With SwimWay since November 2024

I’ve been connected to the water for as long as I can remember. I began swimming at a young age, which soon led to competitive swimming and later evolved into a passion for surfing.

Born next to the sea in Cascais, Lisbon, I’ve spent countless hours surfing, competing, and developing my skills in the open sea.  After moving to London and completing a 4-year Honours degree in Music Production, I found I was very much missing the water! I decided to bring my skills to use and enthusiasm back by starting a journey in teaching swimming.

Since 2022, I have been teaching children and adults of all ages and abilities, focussing on solid technique without flotation devices, and instilling good lifelong habits. I find fostering a positive learning environment helps to ensure my students experience enjoyable lessons in the water, thus ensuring they build confidence and develop their skills in a progressive manner.

Every lesson I teach is driven by my belief that learning to swim opens the door to a lifetime connection with the water. I’m passionate about guiding each student through their journey, helping them grow as swimmers and as individuals, one stroke at a time.