Swim with Alex S.

Teaches toddlers, children, teens, adults
22 Yrs TeachingCompetition🚴Triathlon💙Autism Spectrum

Aquatics professional with 20+ years of experience spanning competitive swimming and instruction for all levels.


4 Reviews

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Marshall K.
February 2026
Big shout out to Alex S. As a “mature student” Alex demonstrated patience and clarity. He’s a real teacher and I felt myself learning a lot, really progressing. Highly recommended!!
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Aidan G.
November 2025
As a mid-40s intermediate swimmer (comfortable in the water, messy form made me tire easily and sore) working with Alex S has been a fantastic experience. His methodical, patient, and adaptive approach broke my stroke down piece by piece, and his passion and commitment to getting the details right made all the difference. By the end of my first class, my body already felt more comfortable, moved more smoothly, and made faster time across the lap pool. I couldn’t recommend him more.
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James L.
October 2025
Alex is not only patient and encouraging, but very creative and able to rethink how he approaches lessons on the spot to deal with particular problems faced by students. He is very good at explaining movements and breaking them down into smaller parts that are digestible, which is very helpful for an adult learner like me who struggles to imitate motions based on sight alone. Definitely recommended.
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Imee V.
July 2026
My second lesson with Alex was amazing. As an adult learning swimming, Alex was so patient with me . He doesn’t rush me to learn the basics , he waits until I’m comfortable with the technique he is teaching me . Glad I pick Alex to be my instructor. Thank you Alex and see you next week

About Alex S.

I have 20+ years of experience in aquatics, ranging from competitive swimming to passing on knowledge and helping swimmers reach their athletic potential.

Teaching philosophy

I bring a methodical, patient, and adaptive approach to every lesson, with the energy to keep sessions engaging. My goal is to help every swimmer reach their athletic potential.

Teaching expertise

Intro to waterOvercoming fearPassing levelsStroke formBody positionBreath controlKick techniqueEnduranceEfficiencyCompetition

Life after lessons

🌊Open water🛟Lifeguarding🚴Triathlon🏆Swim Club

Accessibility

💙Autism Spectrum🤕Injury/Rehab

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Where I teach

Holiday Inn Toronto International Airport

28-29°C · 17.84m long · 2.8ft to 9ft deep

With an abundance of space to work with, this facility is perfect for beginners, intermediate, and advanced swimmers looking to improve their distance and endurance as well as confidence in deep water. For new or first time triathletes, this pool is an amazing coaching facility to learn and train! Enjoy lounge chair seating and towel service!

Pool access details are provided after you book.

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