Meet the Team - Summer Splash Swimming Academy

Founder

Dr. Solina

Dr. Solina was a driven and passionate individual who had an immense love for swimming. Even as a young girl, she would spend hours in the water, honing her skills and perfecting her strokes. She had a natural talent for swimming, and her hard work and dedication paid off when she became a competitive swimmer in her teens.

While competing at the highest level, Dr. Solina realized that many people never got to experience the joy of swimming due to water phobia, which is a fear of water. This feeling of fear and anxiety prevented many from learning how to swim and enjoying the many benefits of being in water.

Driven by her desire to help others overcome their fear of water, Dr. Solina studied a doctorate in sport psychology. Here she learned the science behind water phobia and how it can be tackled. She realized that just telling people to get into water wouldn’t help to overcome their fears.

Instead, effective therapies were needed to help people gradually and deliberately overcome their fear of water. She also realized that traditional swim schools were not equipped to help people with water phobia, and this led her to start her swim school.

Dr. Solina’s swim school was a unique concept designed specifically for people with water phobia. The program involved a series of progressive steps that helped individuals gradually overcome their fear of water. It was a gentle and supportive approach focused on the individual’s needs, challenges, and goals.

The program soon gained popularity, and people traveled from far and wide to attend her school. Her innovative and practical approach to overcoming water phobia has changed countless lives, enabling people to overcome their fears and enjoy the many benefits of being in the water.

Dr. Solina’s legacy continues today, and her swim school has helped thousands of people overcome their water phobia and become confident swimmers. Her life’s work has not only enriched the lives of thousands but has also advanced the field of psychology and sport medicine.

School manager

nirvana

Nirvana is an experienced and dedicated swimming coach with over 10 years of professional coaching and school management experience. She has worked with swimmers of all levels, from complete beginners taking their first steps in the water to competitive athletes preparing for championships.

Known for her patient and encouraging approach, Nirvana is especially skilled in helping students overcome water phobia and build confidence in a safe and supportive environment. Her structured teaching methods focus on strong fundamentals, correct techniques, and progressive skill development.

In addition to coaching, Nirvana has been actively involved in the organisation and management of swimming programmes and school operations for many years. She plays a key role in planning class structures, coordinating schedules, supporting coaches, and ensuring the smooth running of daily activities.

Her passion for swimming, combined with her leadership and commitment to student development, makes her a trusted coach and an important part of the swimming school community.