DS Swim - Performance Coaching

27/05/2026

Extra date added next Thursday 4th June at Wellow.
7-8 and 8-9pm currently available.
Book online at dsswim.simplybook.it

22/05/2026

At DS Swim we pay significantly more in VAT than we take in profit from our swimming lessons, which reduces the amount we can reinvest into our facilities and teacher training, and leads to us having to charge higher prices than we otherwise would do.
Please write to your mp and ask them to support this campaign (click the link for more information and a letter template - it only takes a few minutes). Your support is very much appreciated.

STA to Raise the Question of VAT on Children’s Swimming Lessons with MPs Again Dave Candler FCIMSPA (Ch) 22nd May 2026 Following yesterday’s announcement regarding temporary VAT reductions on family attractions and summer activities, we will once again be writing to MPs to ask Government to cons...

30/04/2026

🏊‍♀️ Swimmer Profile: Selina

Pictured with her 4 medals from the South East Regional Championships this weekend 🥇🥇🥈🥉

Selina started her journey in the DS Swim Learn to Swim Academy, progressed through our programme into our competitive squad, and—despite relocating to Oxfordshire—has continued working with Dave Sankey through our Performance Coaching programme.

She’s a fantastic example of what long-term, high-quality teaching and coaching can achieve—going from a beginner to one of the top swimmers in the country 🇬🇧

29/04/2026

🏊‍♂️ **We’re Hiring: Swim Teacher (Bakewell)**

Join DS Swim and teach in a high-quality, supportive environment where great teaching comes first!

💷 £17–£20/hour
📍 Bakewell (S. Anselm’s School)
⏰ Start with 3 hours (Wed evenings) + opportunity for more

You’ll deliver 1:1 & small group lessons from preschool to competitive level, focusing on real progression and technique.

✔️ Level 2 (or working towards)
✔️ Passion for swimmer development
✔️ Team-focused & professional

Competitive swimmers encouraged to apply — support available for qualifications.

📩 Apply: email [email protected]

**Great teaching. Better swimmers.**

21/01/2026

DS Swim’s Dave Sankey, pictured with Derbyshire swimmers, thoroughly enjoying working as Lead Coach of this year’s Derbyshire County Development Programme during the session in Matlock on the 10th January.

Derbyshire swimmers had a great time at the first face to face camp for the 2025/2026 County Development Programme on the 10th of January at Matlock.
Thank you to all the coaches, team managers and swimmers for such a successful day.

To read more, including a list of the swimmers and coaches involved, please visit www.swimderbyshire.uk/county-development-days

12/12/2025

💦 Fact or Fiction? 💦
❌ FICTION: Swimming keeps you hydrated.
Swimming can actually dehydrate you, just like any other sport. Even though you might not feel sweaty in the water, your body still sweats — and that fluid loss can lead to dehydration.
✅ Top Tip: Always bring a bottle of water to your swimming session and take regular sips.
💧 Stay smart. Stay safe.

23/11/2025

Look at that stroke count!
3/4/4/4/5/5/6/6 on a sub 2 min 200m Breast in a 25m pool!!

18/11/2025

🚨 Extra 1–2–1 Performance Coaching Sessions Added! 🚨
County Champs are coming — and demand is huge — so I’ve opened up more slots!
🗓 New Dates Added:
• 24 Nov – Wellow (1 left!)
• 30 Nov – Worksop (2 left!)
• 8 Dec – Wellow (new!)
• 11 Dec – Wellow (new!)
• 21 Dec – Worksop (new!)
January sessions are nearly full too — just 2 left at Worksop and 4 at Wellow.
📲 Book now: dsswim.simplybook.it
See you poolside! 🏊‍♂️🔥