Hello from me, the owner and founder of Blue Wave Swim School. I started Blue Wave Swim School in February 2010- it is 14 years now- following decades of being part of the swimming world. I have been a coach in other sports as well as a health and fitness trainer for 20 years+.
I simply love sport and no wonder my swimming teaching and coaching career started when was a teenager.
I was a competitive swimmer and as a teenager and young adult, I swam for my school, County and University.
I became a qualified Swim England (formerly know, ASA) swimming teacher and coach since 1995.
I also holds an MSc in Sport Sciences (Brunel University) and a PGCE in Learning and Teaching (University of North London).
Between 2000 and 2008, I was a senior lecturer in Sport Sciences and Exercise Physiology at two major U.K universities.
But, the love of swimming took me to the U.S.A and I spent a year teaching and coaching swimming there.
Then I put all of my experience and zest for learning, for really developing myself to be a true swimming teaching expert.
My swimming teaching expertise covers everyone; from babies to senior citizens. And, over the last few years I have further my knowledge and experience on teaching ASD children.
I believe my parents nurtured a passion for sport in me from a young age and my father encouraged me to be active from a tiny age.
My own daughter grew to be a club swimmer and also passionate about football, gymnastics and dance.
I’m an avid sports fan and has also taught, coached and lectured on a variety of sports and sport sciences at different education levels, from primary schools to university level.
As a local mum in southwest London, I also have a good insight into what is happening in the local community of southwest London.
I write and my pieces have appeared in several publications; from local parents’ magazines to elite scientific journals including Journal of Sports Sciences.
I enjoy sharing my knowledge and experience of swimming through my blogs and social media. I
truly think the more people know about the benefits of learning to swim and the best swimming teaching practices, the more people will take up swimming both as sport and leisure activity.
I have been an award-winning blogger since 2017 and the blog section of this website has been named one of the top 10 U.K swimming bloggers.
In 2024, Blue Wave Swim School’s blogs ranked as No 2 in the 45 Best UK Swimming Blogs and Websites by feedspot.com.
My vast and diverse teaching experience and modern research are the pillars of my blogs.
I also share tips on YouTube in every way I can.
Here are the answers to the 5 popular swimming questions asked by parents here.
A good swim school with professional staff
April 19, 2021, www.yell.com
Easter 2021 Crash Course
Various lockdowns have held back my daughter’s swimming development so we opted for a crash 4 day course over Easter and she has come away from it much more confident and with a recognisable stroke as opposed to doggy paddle!
April 19, 2021, www.yell.com
Although I have only attended two lessons, Marjan’s bubbly personality makes you feel instantly at ease. During the lessons, the pool was not very busy which is a good thing (as opposed to public pools) for those who are anxious.
I would strongly recommend to adults who have experienced trauma with water at a certain time in their lives.
November 24, 2020, www.yell.com
My son has been going to swimming lessons at Blue Wave in Wimbledon for a few years now and thoroughly enjoys it. The teaching is great and the lessons well run. Helps to prepare him for when we finally get to go on holiday again!
September 26, 2020, www.yell.com
Highly Recommended
My son went to improve his swimming technique and found his instructor very helpful, very kind and patient. The school itself is very welcoming and feels safe for all the children who go there. I would highly recommend it.
August 23, 2019, www.yell.com
Excellent results
My son is 4 years-old and we were looking for weekend swimming classes in a nice environment that could bring good results. After some research we chose Blue Wave Swim. Our son has been having private lessons since the end of 2018 and he is progressing very well. We believe the professionalism of the team, the clean and tidy infrastructure, and the good care of the management are contributing for his development and confidence in the water. Thank you very much Blue Wave Swim!
August 23, 2019, www.yell.com
Awesome!
I am grateful to Marjan and her team at Blue Wave Swim for their hard work and for promoting happiness and enjoyment in swimming. It is amazing to watch the lessons, see the attention, the encouragement and the support the children receive. I have been impressed with my daughters’ progress and the fact that they love attending their classes and learning a vital life skill. Thank you very much. Great job!
August 23, 2019, www.yell.com
Superb Swimming School in Wimbledon
My daughter, who is now 7 years old, started with blue wave two years back and we have been very happy with her progress at the school. Initially we started with group lessons but once she got comfortable in water we moved her to semi private lessons, which made a lot of difference in her ability to learn swimming. As part of the smaller group she is better bonded with other children in the group and gets more attention from the swimming instructor, which is helping her advance her swimming skills. During her 2 years with blue wave, swimming instructors for my daughter have changed and while continuity in learning was maintained, I think this could have been managed better. Needless to say, she still goes and enjoys her time here and looks forward to her class every week. Overall we are very pleased with Blue Wave and would recommend them without any hesitation.
August 23, 2019, www.yell.com
Highly recommend
Highly recommend this swimming school. My daughter has been attending since she was 1 years old and she loves it. The teachers are very good with children and my daughter, who is now 4 years old is very confident in the water.
August 23, 2019, www.yell.com
