Meet The Team

Sara Lagana

Instructor

With SwimWay since November 2026

I was born and raised in the small town of Reggio Calabria in Italy. Like all small towns, our tight-knit community was a major influence, instilling in me a deep empathy and understanding for those around me. I believe this is one of the things that led me to study and gain my Diploma in Education in 2005.

I first joined SwimWay in 2019 and spent four wonderful years teaching with the team before taking some time away in 2023. During that time, I managed the swimming programme at a SEN state school, while continuing to teach other swimming lessons on a weekly basis. I also had the opportunity to explore a completely different interest, working alongside ecologists on bat surveys! I was very happy to return to SwimWay in 2026.

I started to swim when I was nine years old, and water was instantly a natural environment for me. My passion for the sport led me to start my swimming teaching career in 2010, coaching at a swimming pool in the South of Italy for four years. During this time, I worked hard to develop a learning environment that was stimulating, fun and diverse. I try to ensure every lesson I teach accommodates different people and their individual learning styles.

In 2014, seeking new experiences, I expanded my professional field into customer services. I also started to practise, and later teach, yoga. I am very passionate about using yoga to bring wellbeing, health and fitness to my students.

In 2018, I found myself missing my time as a swimming teacher and began teaching again at a swimming pool in the North of Italy, where I was able to learn new methodologies and approaches to teaching. The following year, I moved to London and joined SwimWay.

Now, back with SwimWay since 2026, I really enjoy seeing the progress my swimmers make, helping them build confidence in the water and, of course, making sure we have plenty of fun along the way!