Swim Coaching Sessions in Fife - Open Water and Pool for all levels
Hello, I'm James. I'm an outdoor and pool swim coach based in Fife, Scotland.
I work with swimmers training for events and triathlons, as well as those who simply love swimming and want to build confidence and develop their technique.
I run open-water coaching sessions at Lochore Meadows throughout the year (yes, even in winter for the hardy ones!). Lochore Meadows is one of the safest and most accessible open water swim locations in Scotland
You’ll also find me poolside at Lochgelly High School, where I lead regular sessions focused on skills, fitness, and technique — all in a supportive and friendly environment.
Whether you’re preparing for your next big challenge or a nervous swimmer looking to grow your confidence, there’s a place for you here.
If you've got a question email me on james@roundtheislandswimcoaching.co.uk or scroll down for more details.
OPEN WATER COACHING IN SCOTLAND
From spring through autumn, join my open water swim sessions at Lochore Meadows — perfect for building confidence, improving technique, and enjoying the freedom of outdoor swimming in a supportive setting.
Group Sessions - Tuesdays:
🟡 Yellow Buoy Group – swim approx. 600m, ideal for building endurance and technique with structured drills.
🌴 Round the Island – a scenic swim for more confident swimmers looking for distance and rhythm.Group Sessions - Sundays:
🌴 Round the Island – approx. 1500m, a relaxed yet challenging group swim.
💧 Confidence Group – stay closer to shore, swim as much (or as little) as you like in shallow water — perfect if you're new or nervous.Sessions are usually £17 per person. Timings may vary based on numbers — get in touch for full details.
1-1 Open Water Swim Coaching
Tailored private sessions are also available and arranged around your schedule. These are ideal if you’re new to open water swimming; you feel nervous about joining a group; you struggle with breathing or technique or you want to prepare for a long-distance swim or eventYou’ll be fully supported — I’ll be in the water with you or alongside in my kayak for longer swims. You set the pace, and I’ll guide you every stroke of the way.
Whatever it is send me an email and we can chat about what's best for you - James@roundtheislandswimcoaching.co.uk
POOL COACHING SESSIONS
Join my regular swimming coaching sessions in Lochgelly every Thursday evening at Lochgelly High School Pool. Whether you're looking to improve your technique, build swim-specific fitness, or just gain confidence in the water, these sessions are designed with you in mind.
With a mix of structured swim drills, tailored advice, and expert feedback, you’ll get exactly what you need from each session — whether that’s refining your stroke, mastering breathing, or pushing your pace. It's your session, and you're supported every step of the way.
I offer both group swim coaching and 1-1 swimming sessions, perfect for adults of all abilities in a friendly, social environment.
Send me an email and we can chat about what's best for you - James@roundtheislandswimcoaching.co.uk
Outdoor Swim Coaching in Fife, Scotland
My sessions take place at Lochore Meadows in Fife, Scotland. With open water and pool coaching qualifications and four years of my own experiences, my goal is to help you make the most of your outdoor swimming, if you are experienced and taking on new adventures and events, or if you are new to it, introduce you safely and comfortably.
Here are the sessions I offer. Send me an email to find out more or if you have any questions.
Group Swims
Sundays + Tuesdays
This is very much a social event for folk who want to keep up their outdoor swimming throughout the winter. There are three group sessions that I run at Lochore Meadows:
1. Round the Island group will swim around 1500m in about 50 minutes;
2. Yellow buoy group swim around 700m and,
3. Confidence group will swim in the shallow part of the loch near the beach. (ideal for breaststrokers and front crawlers getting used to the cold water and building distance).
I will be in the yellow kayak providing safety cover and to spur you on. £15pp.
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Personal Coaching
Time to suit you.
I can provide tailored 1-2-1 swim coaching to meet your needs, whether that's in the pool or outdoors.
If you want an introduction to cold water swimming, regular cold immersion dips, or improving your swimming technique, I can help.
The water is refreshingly cold at this time of year and swimming in it can be a challenge. But it is also very rewarding and can be extremely beneficial for your mental and physical health.
Individual Session - £45
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Pool Sessions
Technique and fitness
I run weekly coaching sessions on Tuesday and Friday evenings at Lochgelly High School Pool. Group sessions last an hour and you will be grouped in a lane of 4 swimmers of similar ability to you. Sessions will focus on improving technique to help with your open-water swimming, helping you to develop endurance and speed in the water.
The group sessions are available in blocks of 4 consecutive weekly sessions throughout the winter.
The cost is £52 for a block of 4 one hour group sessions (ad hoc sessions are £15 each).
I also have 1-1 sessions available but these vary in price according to the duration - email me to find out more.
Send me an email if you're keen or interested.
Group Swim Adventure
Trossachs
Join a group of swimmers for a fabulous day out in the Trossachs to swim at the beautiful Loch Chon or Loch Drunkie, two of the best outdoor swims in Scotland.
Swims will be guided + coached with post-swim cakes provided.
Next swim - 29th September 2024
Cost - £50
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Gift Vouchers
For all events
My new gift vouchers are now available and they make brilliant presents whatever the occasion.
They are available at a cost to suit your purse and they can go towards the cost of open water or pool coaching sessions. Just check out my different sessions above.
This is a birthday voucher but I can adapt them for mother's day, anniversaries, father's day, wedding days, bar mitzvahs or any other event.
Just send me an email to James@roundtheislandswimcoaching.co.uk
