Meet The Team

Tanya van Straaten

Instructor

With SwimWay since August 2020

I have tried a variety of sports over the years and swimming is just one which captured my heart.  I have been swimming from the very early age of two years.  From my very first dip in the pool, you simply could not get me out of the water!

I swam competitively in my home country of South Africa from the age of 5 until I was 18 years old.  My love of the sport instilled a desire in me to help others achieve the same passion and goals.

Thus, began my training!  I took multiple courses to become qualified as a swimming instructor.  After two years of teaching children and adults, I decided to progress further.  I gained my parent and baby teaching qualifications and started teaching babies from the age of 6 months.

My learning process is not over though.  I always look forward to gaining more knowledge and expanding my quality of teaching, especially at SwimWay.

Watching the progress and achievements of my students truly is the light of my life!

“Behind every fearless player is a fearless coach, who refused to let them be anything but the best they can be.”