18/01/2025
I asked Google: Do people read long posts on Facebook?
The answer was: Statistics say no, people don't read long-form content.
My reaction was: There is no way I will make this post shorter so I hope you trust me it's worth taking time to read it.
This feedback in particular means so much to me.
As a swimming teacher I achieved something that was never available to me when I was a child.
To all teachers out there: please use your privilege space and look outside the box.
Being a teacher is full of amazing superpowers just learn to access it and use it wisely.
Small changes help big transformations. Period.
Enjoy reading!
‘’We have been with KOI since our daughter was only a few months old. As she is approaching 7 and we start to research the next steps of her swimming journey (which Justyna actively recommended and has helped with!), we are, as a family in real denial that we won't have Justyna as her swimming teacher anymore! From the very start of the trial class, Justyna clearly had and has such an empathetic way with all of the children in classes no matter their ability, or what kind of mood they are in that day. She is so good at finding little ways of encouraging children, tailoring her words or techniques to fit as they need.. Our daughter had a bit of a progress wobble after about a year or so of swimming, and Justyna took the time to call us outside of the noise ofthe pool and classes to talk through what we were both seeing, the things we could do to help, and the language we should be using. All of this got us back on track in a matter of weeks and her swimming went from strength-to strength.We will forever be grateful for that care. We genuinely believe that our daughter adapted to school transitions and other potentially daunting moments of other clubs and new activities, by the foundation laid by Justyna of what 'good teaching' can look like.. The organisation from the whole KOI team is exceptional and it makes it very easy to get in touch with them, pay for classes when we need to, and know what goals we are working towards. We cannot recommend KOI highly enough for anyone learning to swim, and will regularly put them forward in friendship, school and social groups should anyone be looking for classes and we will really miss it.’’ David Courtley
