Meet the people behind DREAMSSS
A team that teaches with heart
Meet Our Team
Our team consists of KNZB/ENVOZ certified swimming instructors in Amsterdam, all regularly trained, aligned with our safety-first, student-centred approach, and care about creating lessons where children and adults feel seen, supported, and confident in the water.
Hedvika
Founder & Head Instructor
On the About page, I share my story, my love for swimming, and the passion behind DREAMSSS.
Ellen
Swimming Instructor
I was a competitive swimmer until the age of 18. I trained every day, and despite the intensity, I loved it.
What I enjoy most about teaching is working with children and their spontaneity—seeing them grow and gain self-confidence. I have been doing this with pleasure for over 20 years. My motto is: if you no longer enjoy it, you should stop, because otherwise you can't truly teach children—they can feel it when you no longer enjoy what you do. And when they stand there with their diploma, I am proud of what they have achieved.
Hatice
Swimming Instructor
Teaching swimming turned out to be my calling. It has been deeply healing for me.
I personally started at the age of 33 with Level 1, and one year later—after completing the ABC diplomas—I began teaching as an assistant instructor. After 26 years of teaching, I still teach with passion and love. Every lesson, I look through the eyes of my students, and it always feels new and exciting. When I can no longer do that (or because of old age 😅), I will stop teaching.
Olena
Swimming Instructor
I am teaching with a positive approach and applying experience from an international environment.
Ernest
Swimming Instructor
During the COVID period, I was unemployed at home as a music teacher. I love swimming, which is why I decided to start training as a swimming instructor.
Teaching is always a challenge, and it's wonderful to see how students improve over time.
Marieke
Assistant
Since 2022, I've been infected with the triathlon virus! What started as a challenge grew into a passion for the connection that sport creates. I truly believe you are capable of far more than you think. My mission? To show you that the water is not your enemy, but a place where you can move through with confidence and joy. Let's push those boundaries together!
Ella
Assistant
I have been practicing synchronized swimming for 4–5 years and train weekly. In addition, I also coach young girls as well as adults who want to learn and master this sport.
What I love about swimming is the freedom of movement it offers. What I enjoy about teaching is being able to help others learn this sport and find joy in it. If I can teach them that, then I have achieved my goal :)
Julie
Assistant / Coordinator
Swimming is my favourite sport, as a child I spent a lot of time in the swimming pool while diving, playing or just swimming with my mom. Working with children, supporting and coordinating them, is another skill that I developed and gives a lot of positive feedback. I like the interaction and dynamic which makes me assertive.