- Private Swim Coaching · Sydney
We don’t just teach swimming.
We teach
the feeling.
Private coaching in Sydney that changes your relationship with water — not just your technique.
Jason Cram
Head Coach & Founder
Commonwealth Games Gold Medallist — Australian national team
Find your path
Who are you swimming for?
Every Swimly session is private, purposeful, and tailored. Start here.
I am a Commonwealth Games Gold Medallist. I trained alongside Ian Thorpe. I raced Michael Phelps. On paper, I was one of the best swimmers in the world.
And for 18 years after I retired, I couldn’t fully feel that any of it was true.
Find your path
Aquaphobia & Water Confidence
Calm, structured, completely at your pace. The most common fear we see — and the most rewarding to change.
For Adults
Adult Swim & Stroke Correction
Beginner, returning swimmer, or inefficient stroke — private sessions that change how you move through water.
Competitive
Performance & Elite Coaching
Technique, race skills, and mindset. From someone who trained alongside Thorpe and raced Phelps.
Ocean & Open Water
Ocean Swimming
First time to Saltwater Squad — breathing, positioning, real confidence in open water conditions.
“I’m not here to teach you how to swim. My job is to get you out of your head — and allow you to feel what it’s like to move through water like an elite swimmer does.“
Jason Cram — Head Coach & Founder, Swimly
Jason Cram
2024
2024
Jason's story
The coach who took 18 years to learn what he teaches in one.
I am a Commonwealth Games Gold Medallist. I trained alongside Ian Thorpe. I raced Michael Phelps. On paper, I was one of the best swimmers in the world.
And for 18 years after I retired, I couldn’t fully feel that any of it was true.
“The journey to understand what swimming had actually given me — freedom, confidence, the mental reset that nothing else could replicate — took almost two decades. That journey is the reason Swimly exists.”
I built Swimly because I wanted to compress that 18 years into one session. Whether you are scared of the water, rebuilding your stroke, helping your child find their edge, or using the ocean as your weekly reset — I built this for you.
Blue Mind Theory
Vagal nerve
Cortisol reset
Flow state
The science of water
Water is a mental health tool. Most people don't know that yet.
Blue Mind theory — validated across decades of neuroscience — shows that being in water triggers measurable changes in brain chemistry. Lower cortisol. Higher serotonin.
The pool isn’t where you go after a hard day. It is how you end one. This is what every Swimly session is built around — and what nobody else in Sydney is teaching.
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Blue Mind Theory
Water reduces cortisol and activates the brain’s default rest-and-reset circuit.
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Vagal Nerve Activation
Immersion activates the vagus nerve — reduced anxiety, improved mood and focus.
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What our swimmers say
Real people. Real results.
“I finally feel in control in the water. After years of avoiding the ocean, Swimly’s coaching gave me the confidence I never thought I’d have. I went from anxious to enjoying my morning swims.”
Sarah M.
“The competitive swimmer mindset coaching was a game changer. I now swim smarter, not just harder. My times dropped significantly in just 6 weeks.”
James T.
“Our son has had 2 lessons and has improved out of sight. His attitude towards swimming has totally changed. Can’t recommend highly enough. Amazing coach.”
Katrina
1x
Gold Medallist leading every program
4+
Sydney venues — pool, studio & ocean
30min
Intensive private sessions — zero filler
2–3
Specific focus points from every session
Aquaphobia Specialist
Fear of Water
One in three adults is afraid of water.
None of them need to be.
Fear of water is far more common than anyone admits. We specialise in this. Graded exposure — we never push, never rush, and never place a fearful swimmer in a group.
The water doesn’t judge you. Neither do we.
The pool isn’t where you go after a hard day. It is how you end one. This is what every Swimly session is built around — and what nobody else in Sydney is teaching.
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A free 10-minute phone call
We understand your experience before anything starts. No commitment, no pressure.
2
Your first private session
Every step is your choice. You have a stop signal. Completely your pace.
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Your first private session
Most clients notice a real shift within 2–3 sessions.
4
The water stops being the enemy
All programs
Every session we offer
Overcome Fear of Water
Adult Swim Lessons
Competitive Swimming
Children 7yrs+
Ocean Swimming
Packages & Programs
All programs
Train in Sydney's iconic open water.
Bondi, Coogee, Gordons Bay & Malabar — expert coaching in real conditions.
All programs
Not sure where to start?
Tell us who you are and we’ll point you to the right session.
🌊 I'm an adult swimmer
⭐ My child needs coaching
🏆 Competitive swimmer
🌏 Ocean or open water
Where we coach
Four Sydney venues
Client reviews
What our swimmers say
Real results from real people across Sydney.
5.0
Google Reviews
“I absolutely love Swimly! The instructors are knowledgeable, friendly and very patient. The lessons are tailored to each individual student and I have seen great improvement in my skills since starting private lessons. I highly recommend this service.”
Word of Mouth Review
“Incredible instructor. In just a few sessions Jason has dramatically improved my stroke, comfort and speed in the water. Technical understanding and intuitive, encouraging approach to coaching is amazing. Would highly recommend!”
Matt
“I wholeheartedly endorse Jason and his team. With 20 years of competitive swimming experience, including 5 years as an Australian Team member and a Gold Medalist in international competitions, Jason brings unparalleled technical mastery, passion for safety and love of the ocean.”
