I took swimming lessons (private and group) with Ash at Swimli while preparing for my first triathlon. I was really nervous about the swim, having never done a competitive swim before. Thanks to Ash's calm, clear, and encouraging coaching, not only did I complete the triathlon — the swim ended up being the most enjoyable part! Ash’s attention to detail, both in building your individual confidence and improving your technical skills, was better than I could have imagined. I’d recommend her to swimmers of all levels looking to build their confidence and/or technique in the water.

Barry - swimli triathlon

My experience with Swimli and coach Ash has been absolutely fantastic. Her energy and positivity are infectious, and her methodical approach to coaching builds technique and stamina week on week. As someone who swam a lot as a child but had forgotten a lot of the fundamentals, Ash was quick to spot the strengths and weaknesses in my swimming. She communicates ideas very clearly. She has a range of drills which help to train whatever points she wants to emphasise. The squad sessions were terrific. There's a fun atmosphere that encourages learning and pushing your boundaries. I made a few friends throughout the sessions, which was a great bonus! 10/10 would recommend, thanks Ash and Swimli!

As a child, I was always quite a decent swimmer and felt relaxed and comfortable in the water. When I signed up for swimming classes with Ash, my main goal was simply to get back into the flow of swimming as part of my training for my first sprint triathlon. In all honesty, I hadn’t put much thought into what to expect from the sessions – I just hoped to regain some rhythm. But what I got out of them was far more than I ever could have imagined.

I’ve had asthma since I was young, and in most sports, I’ve always relied on my inhaler. But swimming presents an entirely different breathing challenge. I found myself short of breath, and extremely panicked—especially with the thought of having to swim 750 metres in open water during my triathlon. It shook my confidence more than I expected. But Ash’s calm presence, her gentleness, and her incredible patience helped me move through that fear. She guided me in mastering my breathing, slowly and steadily building both my technique and my confidence.

Thanks to her support and expertise, not only did I complete my first triathlon, but I did it in a time I never would have believed possible—achieving a personal best in the swimming section. I truly couldn’t recommend Ash more. She is a phenomenal instructor, and her ability to make you feel understood, supported, and capable is something truly special.