Albatross Swimming School: Ghana's Swimming And Pool Management Training School With a Difference.

Albatross Swimming School (ASS) is a registered institution established with aim of saving life, especially those who work and play around water. It is coordinated by Kwami Kpodoh. The swimming lessons are designed to teach individuals (minimum age is 2) the basic techniques of swimming strokes (breaststroke, Front Crawl, butterfly, back crawl, elementary backstroke, and side stroke) and life saving skills.
Albatross Swimming School offers swimming lessons that follow the American Red Cross ‘Learn-To-Swim’ program.
Services we also offer include the following:

	Learn-To Swim		Construction / treatment of swimming pool
	Stroke correction		Sales of swimming and life saving equipments
	Squad Training (Junior & Senior)		Consultancy
	Adult Classes		Provide lifeguards for pool parties
	Fitness Training		Pool Safety Operating Procedures
	Lifeguard Training		Aqua Aerobics Exercise

Kwami Kpodoh, owner of Albatross Swimming School has extensive background in aquatics.
“My love for education, children and the water led me to open and operate a swim school”.
Kwami Kpodoh has over 25 years of experience in competitive swimming, coaching, and life - guarding. He is a former swimming coach at Akosombo International School and currently varsity swimming coach at Lincoln Community School in Accra.

He has also taught thousands of adults and children how to swim.
He is a certified International Olympic Committee Level 2 swimming coach and Royal Life Saving Society (RLSS) UK trained Lifeguard. He also trained in CPR for the professional rescuer and personal survival.
He is a member of World Swimming Coaches Association (WSCA) USA, American Swimming Coaches Association (ASCA) USA, International Life Saving Federation(ILS) Belgium and Royal Life Saving Society (RLSS) UK .

FELIX UZOR

Felix Uzor, is a UK qualified Amateur Swimming Association Level 2 Instructor, National Pool Qualified Lifeguard, Y.M.C.A Level 3 Aqua Aerobics Instructor, Personal Trainer and coach with over 10 years international experience, working across all sectors of the health and fitness industry, including semi-professional athletes, school groups, youth, elderly people and medical referrals.

Felix has a passion for all sports and for using it as a vehicle for personal development, healthy living and fun across all age groups.
Felix is also experienced in snorkeling, water polo and synchronized swimming.

EMMANUEL BROWN

Emmanuel Brown, BSc (Hons), Amateur Swimming Association (UK) Tutor, Royal Life Saving Saving Society, Trainer and Assessor at Tottenham Green Leisure Centre, United Kingdom. He is a regular visiting instructor.

OCTOBER 27 2009
From 21st November 2009, Albatross swimming School will start with AQUA AEROBICS EXERCISE and it will be conducted by Felix Uzor, Y.M.C.A. level 3 Aqua Aerobics Instructor with over 10 years international experience.MORE>>

AUGUST 25 2009
AN INTENSIVE SWIMMING LESSONS FOR TWO WEEKS
A senior swimming lecturer, Emmanuel Brown from Manie’s Swimming School in UK is coming to work with us at Albatross Swimming School during the school holidays.MORE>>

AUGUST 11-15 2009
Renewal of the National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) and The National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers and Coaches (NRASTC) certificates, took place at Lincoln Community School (LCS), Accra-Ghana. MORE>>

JUNE 20-AUGUST 10 2009
Summer swim lessons were conducted by International Olympic Committee Level 2 swimming coach, Kwami Kpodoh. MORE>>

MAY 6 2009
Emmanuel Brown visits Ghana from UK and holds training session with Albatross Swimming School students. MORE>>

PHOTO NEWS

Kwami Kpodoh in Port Elizabeth, South Africa for the 85th Anniversary (SPAR Redhouse River Mile 2009)

OUR MISSION

To provide the best swimming and learning experience possible. At Albatross Swimming School you can be sure you will be taught using the very best techniques and the very best learn-to swim scheme.
Experience our swim lessons today!

OUR PHILOSOPHY

The goal of the Albatross Swimming School is to provide parents and children with fundamental swim knowledge through unique swim lessons in a safe and loving environment.

I assess each child’s swimming ability to develop a program that suits his / her personality and aquatic needs. Albatross Swimming School provides a positive, fun experience your child will always remember.

Teaching children to swim at an early age builds confidence, self-esteem and increases motor skills development. This early exposure will help them be more successful through their lives.