Every MIA Swim School lesson is taught one-on-one by an experienced, insured instructor. We match each swimmer with the instructor who fits their age, goals and personality.
Instructors
Our swim instructors
Meet the team
Coach Slava Fattakhov
Swim coach
All levels & competitive
Slava is a former professional swimmer who has spent most of his career coaching, from first-time swimmers to athletes preparing for competition. He holds ASCA Level 2 coaching certification and American Red Cross Lifeguarding, First Aid, CPR/AED and Safety Training for Swim Coaches. He teaches at home and condo pools across Miami-Dade and puts comfort in the water first, then builds technique from there.
Coach Ilona Katliarenka
Swim coach
Technique & water comfort
Ilona is a former synchronized swimmer on Belarus's Olympic national team, a World Championships finalist (Rome, 2009) and a Master of Sport of International Class. She went on to perform for years in professional aqua shows, including Le Rêve at the Wynn in Las Vegas. That elite background gives her a rare feel for body position, breath control and calm in the water, which she brings to swimmers of every age.
Coach Ksenia Vank
Swim coach
Babies, kids & adults
Ksenia is a former member of Kazakhstan's national underwater swimming team and a Master of Sport, with a master's degree in physical education specializing in swimming. She is a certified Water Safety Instructor (WSI) and lifeguard, and has taught at the YMCA and volunteered with the Special Olympics. She teaches babies, kids and adults, from their first time in the water to refined stroke technique.
How we match you with an instructor
When you request a lesson, tell us who is swimming, their experience and what they want to achieve. A nervous toddler, a teen getting ready for a swim team and an adult learning for the first time each need a different kind of teacher, and we pair you accordingly. If the fit is not right, tell us and we will change instructors.
See our programs for infants, kids, adults and competitive swimmers.
Concierge Placement
Request Your Dedicated Private Swim Coach
Tell us about your swimmer’s age, comfort level, and aquatic goals. Our concierge coordinators will match you with a vetted, background-screened American Red Cross certified instructor tailored to your family’s needs.
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