Meet James Daw - Swim Coach in Fife for Pool and Open Water.

Hi, I’m James — a passionate swim coach and breath coach based in Fife, Scotland.

For the past three years, I’ve been coaching with Dunfermline Amateur Swimming Club, where I love helping swimmers of all levels improve their technique, build confidence, and enjoy their time in the water. It’s incredibly rewarding to watch progress unfold and know that I’ve played a part in that journey.

My own swimming story took a powerful turn during lockdown, when I turned to outdoor swimming as a way to support my mental health. The combination of cold water, nature, and community was transformative — and I quickly fell in love with the open water. From year-round swims at Lochore Meadows and Aberdour, to meeting the amazing people in Fife Wild Swimmers, outdoor swimming became not just a habit, but a way of life.

I now swim regularly with the Masters squad at Dunfermline ASC, and I’ve taken on some incredible swim adventures across Scotland and Europe — including swims around and across the Firth of Forth.

I’m also a fully qualified:

Level 1 Swim Coach (Scottish Swimming)

Open Water Swim Coach (STA)

Open Water Safety Certified (STA)

Alongside swim coaching, I run BreatheFit — a breath coaching business that helps people transform their health, sleep, and fitness through simple, powerful breathing exercises. Whether you struggle with snoring, breathlessness, stress or want to improve your athletic performance, BreatheFit (www.breathefit.uk) offers tailored breathwork coaching using the science-based Oxygen Advantage method.

Whether it’s in the pool, open water, or learning how to breathe better, I’m here to help you feel confident, calm, and strong.