One-to-One Performance Coaching
Maximum 6 swimmers per group for real, personal attention.
Award-winning coaching
Led by national medal-winning Swim England Senior Coach Dave Sankey.
Swim England & STA qualified teachers
Safe, structured lessons from experienced, qualified staff.
Est. 2006
Over two decades helping swimmers of every level thrive.
Find your local swimming pool
Six welcoming venues offering small-group swimming lessons for all ages and abilities.
Bakewell
DE45 1DPOur Bakewell Academy runs at the excellent indoor pool at S. Anselm's School. Small classes, warm water and experienced Swim England and STA qualified teachers make it the perfect place to start your swimming journey in the heart of the Peak District.
Chesterfield
S41 8AZFriendly learn-to-swim classes at Highfield Hall Primary School.
Derby
DE3 0XX1-1 and 2-1 lessons in modern, newly renovated facilities at Mickleover Hotel
Quackers (Nottingham)
NG7 1RQLessons 7 days a week in our warm, welcoming community pool at the heart of the Lenton.
Wellow
NG22 0EAGroup and 1-1 lessons after school at the prestigious Wellow House School near Ollerton.
Woodhouse (Sheffield / Rotherham)
S13 7RJLessons available 7 days a week in our warm, private 1-2-1 centre on the Sheffield / Rotherham border.
Take your swimming to the next level
One-to-One and Two-to-One coaching with Dave Sankey, helping swimmers achieve county, regional, national and international success.
Bakewell
S. Anselm’s School, Derbyshire
One-to-one and small-group coaching for club and competitive swimmers in the excellent facilities at S. Anselm’s School.
Wellow
Wellow House School, Nottinghamshire
One-to-one and two-to-one coaching sessions for competitive swimmers and triathletes at Wellow House School.
Worksop
Worksop College, Nottinghamshire
Develop your technique in our 1-1 and 2-1 sessions at Worksop College.
Performance Squad Training
Squad training on Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday mornings at S. Anselm's School, Bakewell — for County-level swimmers, adult competitors and triathletes.
Meet Dave Sankey
An internationally renowned Swim England Level 4 qualified coach and former competitive swimmer, Dave has spent nearly two decades coaching swimmers to county records, national medals and international representation — including an Olympian.
He founded DS Swim in 2006 with a simple mission: high-quality, personal swimming instruction for everyone, from first splashes to elite performance.
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