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🏊‍♂️ Meet Coach Kevin

I started teaching swimming in 2007.

Back then, I never imagined that nearly two decades later, I would still be standing on pool decks, helping children take their first strokes and watching them grow into confident swimmers.

Over the years, I have taught thousands of lessons across Singapore. Some of the children I coached are now adults, and a few have even returned with their own children for swimming lessons.

That is probably one of the most rewarding parts of this journey.

Swimming has always been more than just learning strokes or passing a test. It is a life skill that can stay with a person forever.

As a NROC and MOE Registered Swim Coach, as well as a SwimSafer Instructor and Assessor, my goal has always remained the same:

Help every learner feel safe, confident and capable in the water.

Whether it is a child learning to swim for the first time, a student preparing for SwimSafer, or an adult overcoming a fear of water, every swimmer starts somewhere.

Thank you to all the parents who have trusted me with your children’s swimming journey over the years. Your support means more than you know.

If we’ve crossed paths at the pool before, feel free to say hello in the comments. I’d love to hear where you are now and whether you still remember how to swim! 😊

🌐 Read more about my coaching journey:
https://swims.sg/coach-kevin

Looking for a female swim coach for your child?

We understand that some parents and young girls feel more comfortable learning with a female instructor.

Our small-group swimming lessons focus on:

✅ Water confidence

✅ SwimSafer-aligned learning

✅ Small class sizes

✅ Sheltered Hougang Swimming Complex

📅 New female-led classes starting this July

Limited weekday and weekend slots available.

📱 WhatsApp us today to check availability and find a suitable class for your child.

Choosing swim classes is more than picking a timetable—you want the right coaching approach, progression plan, and water-safety emphasis for your child. Before enrolling, it helps to ask about lesson structure, coach qualifications, how they assess readiness (including SwimSafer readiness), class size, and what skills are realistically developed over time. A good programme will also clarify how they handle different comfort levels in the water and keep parents informed about progress. These practical questions can save you time, set clearer expectations, and help your child build confidence the right way.

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🚨 Water Safety Starts at Home

A recent drowning incident reported in Singapore is a sobering reminder that accidents around water can happen quickly and unexpectedly.

As swimming coaches, we often remind parents that water safety is about much more than learning how to swim.

Many common risks are often overlooked:

💧 Buckets and pails filled with water
💧 Fish ponds and water features
💧 Bathtubs
💧 Scooters and rollerblades near pools
💧 Moments when adults become distracted

One of the biggest misconceptions is that swimming ability removes the need for supervision.

The reality is simple:

🏊 Swimming skills help.
👀 Supervision saves.

Whether your child is a beginner or already progressing through SwimSafer, staying close and staying alert remains the most important safety measure.

We’ve put together a practical guide for parents on common water safety risks and how to reduce them.

📖 Read more:
https://swims.sg/blog/water-safety-tips-for-parents-singapore

Stay alert. Stay close. Stay safe.

These photos evoke the same sentiment as NS photos, taking me back to my time as an IJ and Tao Nan CCA swimming coach ten years ago, before Covid. 🏊‍♂️📸

🏊‍♂️ Meet Coach Desmond

When parents first join swimming lessons, one of the biggest concerns is often finding a coach who can connect with their child, build confidence and make learning enjoyable.

Coach Desmond brings over 18 years of coaching experience, helping swimmers of different ages and abilities develop strong swimming foundations, improve technique and progress through the SwimSafer programme.

✅ NROC & MOE Registered Swim Coach
✅ SwimSafer Instructor & Assessor
✅ Competitive Swimming Coach
✅ Fully Insured Coach

Whether your child is taking their first steps into the water or working towards their next SwimSafer stage, Coach Desmond focuses on creating a positive learning environment while helping swimmers progress at a pace that suits them.

We are grateful for the trust many families have placed in Coach Desmond over the years, and even more thankful when children leave lessons smiling and looking forward to the next one. 😊

📍 Available at selected swimS.sg locations

Learn more about Coach Desmond:
https://swims.sg/coach-desmond