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Swimming coaching
for every stage.

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Who we are

More than lessons.
Built for progress.

Coaching with purpose

SZ is a swimming academy led by Simon Zablith, helping children, adults, competitive swimmers and open-water athletes build stronger technique, fitness and confidence in the water.

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Thoughtful coaching

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Clear progression

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Confidence in water

Swimmers training at an outdoor poolPractical coaching for real swimmers

Who we coach

A clear plan for
your next stage.

Children and families

Learning the basics, building safe and confident swimmers.

Academy Classes →
Adults

Improve technique, fitness or comfort at your own pace.

Private Swimming Coaching →
Competitive swimmers

Prepare for races with purposeful technical and physical work.

Competitive Swimming →
Open-water athletes

Develop distance, navigation and confidence beyond the lane.

Open-Water & Adventure →

The people

Meet the coaching team.

Simon ZablithSZ TEAM

Swimming has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. After years competing as a swimmer, I eventually found a new purpose in the sport—not only in chasing my own limits, but in helping others discover theirs. Tod...

  • ·12-hour continuous pool swim
  • ·18-hour continuous open-water swim

Simon Zablith

Founder & Head Coach

SZ TEAM

Swimming has been part of my life for as long as I can remember. I started swimming at the age of five, and over the years, the water became much more than a place to train—it became a space where I learned discipline, persever...

  • ·North Championships, and Lebanese Championships

Josephine Zablith

Coach

Wajih LebianSZ TEAM

My name is Wajih Lebian, I’m a young and aspiring student-athlete and assistant coach. My journey in sports started with football, which I played for 13 years. Football was a huge part of my life, and over the years, I reached...

    Wajih Lebian

    Assistant Coach

    Gaelle KhourySZ TEAM

    Hi everyone! I’m Gaelle, and I recently graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Sports Sciences. I’m currently working as a trainer and coach, and I’ve always been passionate about sports, especially anything active, outdoors, or...

      Gaelle Khoury

      Assistant Coach

      Progression

      Start where
      you are.

      To inspire, guide and develop swimmers so they can unlock their highest potential in the pool, in open water and beyond. The human behind the athlete.

      1. Beginner

        Comfort, breath and water safety

      2. Improving

        Stroke control and steady fitness

      3. Competitive

        Speed, pacing and race skills

      4. Open water

        Distance, conditions and planning

      SZ in the water

      Training. Progress. Adventure.

      Swimmer practising stroke technique beneath the surface of a pool
      Technique in the water
      Outdoor training pool with marked swimming lanes
      Room to develop
      Coach watching open-water swimmers from a support boat
      Beyond the pool
      Start here

      Tell us what you
      want to improve.

      Your free consultation is where we learn about the swimmer, recommend a suitable service and explain the next step.