Testimonials

A course and accreditation are only as valuable as the knowledge and skills students take with them. Based in Bangkok, Thailand, Swim Coach Asia delivers world-class swim coach and lifeguard accreditation programs designed to empower professionals with practical, internationally recognized training. Aligned with FINA and lifesaving standards, our programs have equipped over 1,500 professionals across Southeast Asia with the expertise to excel on the global stage.

But don’t just take our word for it—hear from those who’ve experienced our training firsthand. See how Swim Coach Asia has helped our graduates advance their careers and open new opportunities.

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Collen Steinbring
Swim Teacher
SCA First Responder - CPR & First Aid Practitioner
"This course was well delivered, with a good level of interaction and support. There was good use of humour to keep participants engaged. I really enjoyed it and feel that I learnt a lot of important, and potentially lifesaving skills."
Patrick O'Sullivan
PE Teacher
Pool Lifeguard Practitioner
"The Lifeguard with First Aid & CPR course was delivered expertly, managing to pack a tremendous amount of essential information into a single day. The course was intensive, but not overwhelming. The material was delivered in a way that was clear, concise, and, most importantly, meaningful. As someone who has taken these courses in the past, I found it to be a perfect refresher. It effectively renewed my knowledge and skills while also introducing some valuable updates. By the end of the day, I walked away feeling confident and prepared to handle any first aid or CPR emergency situation. I highly recommend this course to anyone looking to gain these vital skills, whether for professional purposes or simply for peace of mind."
Ehlers Zorgman
Physical Education Teacher
Swim Teacher Practitioner
"The presenter makes you feel at ease, has a great sense of humour and clear communication. The instructions given are easy to follow and he assists through all the steps. It’s a great course that provides insights to not only technical aspects; it also gives you context to make lesson more fun and the ability to connect with the learners. It helps you think outside the box."
Paul Healy
Swim Teacher
Swim Teacher Practitioner
"A great day for me and a great introduction to swim teaching. The organisation from Gayle and the content and knowledge shared throughout the day from Matt was outstanding. This will definitely encourage me to go on and complete my level 2 and seek out opportunities to teach this great sport."
Caitlin Morrell
PE Teacher
Swim Teacher Practitioner
"The SCA 1 swim teacher course was fantastic. It was engaging and informative throughout, ensuring a good balance of theory and practical content. Matthew made sure to be clear and concise with teaching methods ensuring it was transferable for future teaching. By the end of the course i felt confident i could deliver high standard swimming lessons for the students I teach."
Jennilea Hortop
Head of Year
CPR & First Aid Practitioner
"Best First Aid course I have done in 15 years. Simple and easy to follow."
Mr. Hugh Conway
Assistant Headteacher (Learning)
CPR & First Aid Practitioner
"This course was well delivered, with a good level of interaction and support. There was good use of humour to keep participants engaged. I really enjoyed it and feel that I learnt a lot of important, and potentially lifesaving skills."
Jaqueline Jonker
Classroom Teacher
Pool Lifeguard Practitioner
"As a homeroom teacher deeply invested in the well-being of my students, undertaking the SCA lifeguard course was a transformative experience. While my passion for swimming and working with children led me to pursue this training, it was the invaluable lessons with SCA that truly left an indelible mark."
Grace Bouwers
PE and Swim Teacher
Pool Lifeguard Practitioner
"Always look forward to this course, delivered with experience, energy and expertise would 100% recommend. Great balance of practical and theory with hints and tips that I know will prepare me to act with composure and correct action."
Kathryn Backhouse
Classroom Teacher
Pool Lifeguard Practitioner
"SCA Course Presenter was an incredible teacher who combined years of experience working with water safety as well as his teaching in international schools in order to create an engaging and useful course. I felt that I could immediately take away the new skills I learned. Whilst the work in the pool was hard at times, Course presenter ensured that we all felt supported, guided, and safe at all times, meaning that we were all willing to take up the challenges he gave us."
Ivan Clark Lacson
Swim Coach
Swim Coach Practitioner
"This course is a game changer as a swim coach. It's one thing to know what to do but it's another thing to know what to do based on the changing horizon of swim coaching. The perspective and inputs coming from the presenter are gold. Similarly, shared ideas of fellow coaches are treasures. Superb! Excellent course."
Zach Michell
Head of Lower School PE & Sport
Swim Teacher Practitioner
"I must say it was an incredibly enriching experience. The course provided me with a wealth of valuable information and practical insights that have greatly enhanced my teaching abilities. The expert guidance and thoughtful approach of the instructors made the learning process enjoyable and effective. I highly recommend this course to anyone looking to develop their skills as a Swim Teacher. Thank you, SCA, for such a fantastic learning opportunity!"
Emily Hull
2nd Lead PE
Swim Teacher Practitioner
"I just wanted to say a massive thank you to the SCA team. The feedback I have had from the DBIS team and QBS, is that they thought the course was extremely beneficial, well run, fun and they wish they could do more of it. Personally it some of the best and most enjoyable training I have done. Thank you."
Victoria L. J. Pearmain
Reception Year Leader
CPR & First Aid Practitioner
"The content was well delivered, memorable and it was an enjoyable session."
Lyn Blackmore
Lead Nursery Teacher
CPR & First Aid Practitioner
"Matt was a very knowledgeable and reassuring instructor. The practical's were scaffolded in a supportive manner which put all students at ease."
Jessica E. Youlton
Year 6 Teacher
CPR & First Aid Practitioner
"I was excited but a bit nervous to take part in the session. The tone of the session was very serious but equally very accessible for those involved. The leader shared personal stories throughout which helped to contextualise the info and remind us of the impact one person can have. It was a really enjoyable session!"
Adam Spence
Design & Technology Teacher
CPR & First Aid Practitioner
"Matt is an excellent First Aid instructor, delivered with humour and excellent subject knowledge for real life situations."
Emma Gricmanis
Head of Early Years
CPR & First Aid Practitioner
"Excellent all day. I have been on many training courses and not felt satisfied. This was the opposite. Very impressed. Matt provided an excellent training course and I now feel confident with students in the pool under my care. I found Matt to be knowledgeable and a very good teacher."
Philip Berry
Director of Sport
Pool Lifeguard Practitioner
"Excellent all day. I have been on many training courses and not felt satisfied. This was the opposite. Very impressed. Matt provided an excellent training course and I now feel confident with students in the pool under my care. I found Matt to be knowledgeable and a very good teacher."
Michael McFarlane
Director of Sport
CPR & First Aid Practitioner
"Delivered in a concise and user friendly way with a good mix of seriousness of scenarios along with light hearted audience engagement that ensured you walked out with improved knowledge and understanding. Perfectly pitched and designed for the audience."
Daniel Trujillo
Pool Lifeguard Practitioner
"I have really enjoyed my training during the webinar and the practical. I feel a lot more confident in the swimming pool with students. SCA has a great staff and it made learning really enjoyable."
Aimee Barker
Pool Lifeguard Practitioner
"Firstly, thank you for creating and sharing such a practical, thorough and informative course with us all. After finishing for the day, both myself and Phil came away and said; it is not often you attend such a course and really feel like you can 1) put knowledge to practice and 2) feel empowered to make a difference! Thank you for keeping it simple and cutting out all the jargon! You and your staff were brilliant and made what could have been an incredibly boring saturday, actually rather fun!"
Ginlee Laureano
Pool Lifeguard Practitioner
"Everything was so perfect and it was really fun for all. More pictures underwater and I hope it's gonna be a whole day session because i really loved how they deliver the whole course properly. It was really a great experience for all!"
Nawarat Jantajit
BTWE Teaching Course
"This webinar was very easy to understand the concept of teaching and The explanation of the teacher on this course was very clear and easy to follow the key point of teaching."
Jonathan Thompson
BTWE Teaching Course
"The course with Matt was very informative and he spoke from his own personal experience. His information is current and up to date and obviously has a huge passion for water safety. Activities and strategies recommended can be used in day to day teaching."
Amanda McFarlane
BTWE Teaching Course
"Matt Ferrier delivered the SCA course in a fun and professional manner, ensuring the that safety was always our priority. He showed knowledge in the development from babies to toddlers and shared fun engaging lesson ideas and tips."
Mark Sladen
SCA 2 Swim Coach
"Very well delivered by knowledgeable teachers/instructors. The chat with Mitch Larkin was an added bonus. A difficult situation managed really well. Definitely worthwhile for myself and my colleague. I look forward to the practical session."
Joseph McDonald
SCA 2 Swim Coach
"As a new swim coach, the Swim Coach Asia level 1 and 2 courses have really helped me to understand the role of a swim coach. I have valued learning about the technical aspects of the strokes and the sport of swimming being explained thoroughly. The courses have also provided great insight and practical resources that can be implemented straight into my program."
James Suddens
SCA 2 Swim Coach
"I found the course extremely informative and beneficial. I look forward to implementing the learned teaching strategies in my regular swimming sessions"
Amuchou Y. Singh
SCA 2 Swim Coach
"I just wanted to express my sincere THANK YOU to Mr John Bladon and SCA for giving me this great opportunity for Level 2 Swim Coach Course."
Daniel Cairncross
SCA 2 Swim Coach
"The quality of the team and the content of the SCA level 2 Swimming course has been nothing short of first class. The information is relevant and up to date and the mode of delivery as well as application process has been swift and effective."
Laura Davies
SCA 2 Swim Coach
"This was a really helpful course. It both reinforced some of the practices I already use, and acted as a useful refresher. The coaching points for developing stroke technique, and the practical ideas for improving different elements of each stroke were especially helpful. I would definitely recommend this course to anyone wanting to develop further as a swim coach or teacher."
Oliver Burton-Towell
SCA 2 Swim Coach
"The course directors and instructions were very passionate, knowledgeable and precise when delivering the course. I highly recommend this course for anyone who is teaching and leading swim lessons or practices."
Philip Hanshaw
SCA 2 Swim Coach
"This is the first time I have used SCA Foundation Webinar and I was hugely impressed with the content and how the course was conducted.
The presentation was very professional, easy to understand and allowed for any questions or queries to be raised.
The Course Instructors, Matt and John, are knowledgeable and passionate about their profession and they are able to use their vast knowledge and skill to explain all aspects of the course content in a language that a novice like myself can easily understand.
The Course Instructors conducted each Webinar with such enthusiasm and humour I was thoroughly captivated throughout the whole day, so impressed with their presentation I actually did not mind getting up at 0130 hours from the UK to listen in.
I am glad I signed up for the course due to its professional and engaging delivery, and I can't wait to sign up for another!"
Marcus Down
Physical Education Teacher
SCA 1 Swim Teacher
"Matt is very knowledgeable and does an amazing job of simplifying steps to help benefit students to learn the skills necessary to be confident and confident in the water."
Isla Gordon
Physical Education Teacher
SCA 1 Swim Teacher
"Superb course, with great drills for skills progression and top tips to support swimmers."
Ellie Woodcock
Physical Education Teacher
SCA 1 Swim Teacher
"The SCA 1 course was fantastic. Mike was an excellent presenter who has a wealth of knowledge and experience behind him . I would definitely recommend this course to anyone who is considering teaching swimming to Primary children."
Greg Stoltz
Physical Education Teacher
SCA 1 Swim Teacher
"The course directors and instructions were very passionate, knowledgeable and precise when delivering the course. I highly recommend this course for anyone who is teaching and leading swim lessons or practices."
Andrew Bloink
SCA 1 Swim Teacher
"You guys did a really great job! Gayle was in communication with me up to the date of the webinar and always answered my questions promptly. Coach Matt was a great instructor and has a contagious enthusiasm for teaching swimming. The webinar was well organized and relevant to teaching young and new swimmers. I'm glad I decided to get certified with SCA!"
Charnchai Auekitprasert
Head of PE & ECA - SISB
SCA 3 Head Swim Coach
"Today there are so many swim teachers in the swim industry, therefore acquiring more knowledge and techniques is vital. Swim Coach Asia is the International recognized Coaching Accreditation.
I have attended Swim Coach Asia Coaching (SCA) Accreditation courses starting from Level 1. It helped me learn and understand more basic knowledge and techniques to develop my personal skills.
Sharing personal experiences between a course presenter and the students creates the environment that enhanced the knowledge and techniques especially well suited for a developing swim teacher.
The course presenter clearly explained his strategy and teaching techniques in a compact and precise way that provides better understanding for the developing swim teachers to teach swimmers at the beginner level.
I would like to encourage swim teachers to attend SCA Coaching Level 1 course."
คุณพิชิต สุขเลิศ (เบียร์)
ครูสอนว่ายน้ำอิสระ
SCA 1 Swim Teacher
"ก่อนอื่นต้องขอออกตัวก่อนว่า ผมไม่มีพื้นฐานจากการอบรมมาก่อน เป็นเพียงผู้ที่มีใจรักและอยากพัฒนาทักษะของตัวเองเท่านั้น.
ผมเข้าร่วมคอร์สการพัฒนาและฝึกอบรมครูสอนว่ายน้ำของทางสวิมโค้ชเอเชีย ระดับ 1 (SCA) โดยมีทักษะเพียงน้อยนิด ส่วนในพื้นฐานภาษาอังกฤษก็ถือว่าจัดอยู่ในกลุ่มที่แย่พอตัว ผมรู้สึกเป็นกังวลในเรื่องภาษาอย่างมาก แต่ด้วยศัพท์จากการเรียนการสอนว่ายน้ำที่เราพอจะคุ้นหูมาพอสมควรอยู่แล้วเนื่องจากคลุกคลี่กับการว่ายน้ำมา เลยทำให้ไม่ยากอย่างที่คิด
ทักษะการอธิบายท่าทางประกอบของโค้ชผู้ฝึกสอน มีรายละเอียดยิบย่อยที่เราไม่เคยรู้มาก่อนทุกๆอย่างมีการอธิบายไว้ในคู่มือภาษาไทย..มันดีมากๆ เหมือนเราได้เรียนภาษาไปพร้อมๆกับการอบรมว่ายน้ำ พี่ๆคนไทยก็เข้าร่วมอบรมค่อนข้างเยอะ เทคนิคง่ายๆ ในการทำความเข้าใจของผมคือ พยายามอ่านคู่มือทั้งภาษาไทยและอังกฤษทั้งหมด และรับข้อมูลเพิ่มเติม ทั้งภาคทฤษฏีและภาคปฏิบัติจากโค้ชผู้สอน
ขอขอบคุณทางสวิมโค้ชเอเชีย (SCA) ที่ได้จัดคอร์สอบรมที่เป็นประโยชน์ให้กับครูสอนว่ายน้ำอย่างพวกผม"
Danielle Kemp
PE Teacher Bangkok
SCA 1 Swim Teacher
"Matt Ferrier presented the first SCA Engage Webinar (Zoom platform) for SCA Level 1 Course, on Saturday 21 March 2020. I was extremely impressed with how quickly Matt and his team managed to set-up the platform in order to host a very successful webinar. Matt presented the course with clear instructions, quality content and a smooth, progressive transition between modules. His materials and presentation were well organized and easy understandable. Matt included video examples of some of the drills and skill progressions, which added meaning to the presentation and enhanced my understanding of the related skills and drills. Furthermore, Matt shared very valuable and creative visual teaching tools, such as “BLAB” and “KAG”, as part of the progression steps to teach freestyle and breaststroke. He regularly checked for understanding and despite circumstances, remained optimistic and engaged with all participants. As a new swimming coach within the PE environment, I am very satisfied with Matt and how the SCA course was offered online. Thank you to Matt and the rest of his hardworking team for the opportunity to participate in the course. I appreciate your efforts."

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