PRIVATE SWIMMING LESSONS · MIAMI BEACH
Private Swimming Lessons in Miami Beach
Build water confidence or refine your swimming technique with direct, individual coaching. Theo observes how you move in the water and chooses practice around your breathing, body position and current ability.
Coached personally by Theo · 25+ years · English & French
Lessons around your starting point
Adult swimming lessons can begin with confidence and basic skills or focus on refining an established stroke.
Confidence in the water
If you are new to swimming, tell Theo what feels comfortable and what feels difficult. He will discuss a suitable pool setting and an appropriate starting point.
Breathing and rhythm
Work on coordinating breathing with your movement. Practice can isolate one element before bringing it back into the stroke.
Technique and efficiency
Theo observes body position, timing and stroke execution. Focused drills help you practise the part that needs attention.
How your lesson develops
Your goal and comfort in the water guide the session.
Discuss your experience
Share your swimming background, confidence level and goal. Pool suitability and coaching permission are confirmed before the lesson.
Observe and practise
Theo watches suitable swimming tasks and gives direct feedback. He selects focused practice rather than changing every part of your stroke at once.
Check the movement again
A drill may be followed by the full stroke to see whether the change is carried into swimming. The next practice is selected around that response.
A coaching decision in the water
If turning to breathe disrupts your rhythm, Theo might separate breathing practice from the full stroke. He then checks how the movement changes when you swim again. The purpose is to make the correction useful within your actual stroke.
Illustrative coaching example; progress depends on your starting point and practice.
Experience in swimming preparation
Theo’s experience includes helping Paralympic swimmer David Smetanine prepare for competition. In 2004, Theo was invited by President Jacques Chirac to the Élysée Palace reception honoring the French delegation to the Athens Paralympic Games.
Theo Marcopoulos with President Jacques Chirac and David Smetanine at the Élysée reception, 25 October 2004. The accompanying invitation is addressed to “Monsieur Théo Marcopoulos”.
Aqua Fitness & Aquagym
For people who want exercise and conditioning in water. Aqua fitness uses water resistance for strength, coordination and cardiovascular work. It has a different purpose from learning a swimming stroke. Theo may adjust water depth, movement speed or intervals to suit your ability and comfort.
Pool access and practical details
Lessons and aqua fitness require a suitable pool and permission for coaching. Share your pool location and access arrangements when you inquire. Formats, rates and duration are agreed individually. Theo does not train clients under 13; for ages 13 to 17, discuss suitability and service-specific conditions before scheduling.
Common questions
Can I inquire if I cannot swim yet?
Yes. Describe your experience and confidence in water. Theo will discuss a suitable starting point and pool setting before arranging a lesson.
Can lessons take place in my condo pool?
They may take place in a suitable condominium or private pool where coaching is permitted. Access permission and the setting must be confirmed first.
How many lessons will I need?
That depends on your experience, confidence, goals and practice. Theo will discuss a suitable starting point and what to focus on first; your progress guides the next step.
Which should I choose: swimming or aqua fitness?
Choose swimming lessons to develop confidence, breathing or stroke technique. Choose aqua fitness for exercise and conditioning in water. Share your main goal if you are unsure.
Private coaching feedback
Feedback on Theo’s private coaching.
“Each session is purposeful. Nothing rushed or extreme.”
Dr. Maria Luisa P. · Dentist · Client since 2011
“Our sessions keep me energized, focused and physically balanced.”
Adam R. · Founding Partner, ALURE Capital · Client since 2017
“Strength training and deep stretching have significantly improved my overall energy.”
David O. · CEO, Lending Bankers Mortgage · Client since 2019
Let’s discuss your swimming goal
Send your swimming experience, goal, pool location and preferred times. If you are interested in aqua fitness, mention that service when you inquire.
Scheduling is confirmed after the details are agreed.