Meet Our Team

Get to know the people behind Hydroverse.

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At Hydroverse, we focus on clear communication, strong relationships, and personalised guidance to help you grow in the water no matter your starting point.

Tiago Amaro

Co Founder & Swim Coach

Meet Tiago - Swim Technique Coach

As a co-founder of Hydroverse, Tiago Amaro brings a thoughtful, detail-driven approach to coaching that helps swimmers understand their technique in a way that finally makes sense. He has a talent for analysing movement, spotting inefficiencies, and explaining corrections clearly so swimmers can apply them instantly whether they’re beginners or training for a triathlon.

Tiago is also known for creating training plans that fit real life. From parents with busy schedules to athletes balancing work and workouts, he creates programs that are realistic, sustainable, and tailored to each individual’s goals. His support is consistent and personal, making swimmers feel guided every step of the way, even from a distance.

Through his video analysis, daily feedback, and calm, encouraging coaching style, Tiago has helped countless swimmers fix long-standing technique issues, improve pace and endurance, and regain confidence in the water. His commitment is simple: to help every swimmer move better, feel stronger, and enjoy the process of improving.

Ralph Kannor

Co Founder & Swim Coach

Meet Ralph - Adult Swim Specialist

As a co-founder of Hydroverse, Ralph Kannor is known for his calm, encouraging coaching style and his sharp eye for technique. Adult swimmers consistently share how he breaks things down in a way that finally makes sense, turning confusing movements into clear, natural-feeling steps.

From easing fears in the deep end to correcting subtle inefficiencies in breathing, body position, balance, and stroke mechanics, Ralph focuses on the details that truly transform your swimming. His approach makes the water feel more comfortable, predictable, and easier to navigate for adults at any level.

Whether someone is a nervous beginner, overcoming fear of deep water, or looking to improve efficiency for fitness or triathlon, Ralph makes progress feel simple and achievable. His supportive, clear guidance helps adults build confidence, swim with better form, and genuinely enjoy their time in the water.

Adult Swim Coach
Tomasz Kot

Adult Swim Coach

Meet Tomasz - Adult Swim Specialist

With a competitive swimming background and over 20 years of coaching experience, Tomasz brings exceptional technical knowledge and calm confidence to every Hydroverse session.

He specialises in technique enhancement, fitness-based swim training, and structured progression for both complete beginners and advanced swimmers. His coaching style is clear, patient, and results-driven, making him equally effective with nervous adults building confidence and experienced swimmers refining efficiency and performance.

Tomasz is also an excellent coach for open water swimming, supporting swimmers with stroke adaptation, breathing control, pacing, and confidence beyond the pool environment.

Passionate about helping adults swim better, stronger, and with greater confidence, Tomasz is dedicated to delivering high-quality coaching tailored to each swimmer’s goals.

Lorik
Lorik

Adult Swim Coach

Meet Lorik - Adult Swim Specialist

Lorik is an experienced swim coach and a  part of our Kew Gardens team, bringing strong energy, professionalism, and a genuine passion for helping swimmers progress in every session.

Alongside coaching, Lorik is a regular runner and a Shotokan Karate Green Belt, with a deep interest in health and fitness that shapes his positive, motivating approach in and out of the pool.

His coaching focus is always confidence-first: building water safety awareness, developing essential foundations, and helping students feel secure and capable before moving on to refining stroke mechanics and technique.

Whether he’s supporting nervous beginners or guiding swimmers toward stronger, more efficient movement, Lorik enjoys teaching and is committed to helping every swimmer benefit from his sessions.

Evi

Adult Swim Coach

Meet Evi - Adult Swim Specialist

Evi is a qualified swimming instructor with a degree in Sport Science and a Master’s degree in Physical Education, bringing a wealth of knowledge and professionalism to every session.

With over 40 years of experience as a Physical Education teacher and the past 8 years dedicated to swimming instruction, Evi combines deep sports education expertise with focused, practical coaching in the water.

Her teaching focus is always confidence-first: developing water safety skills, building strong foundations, and helping swimmers feel comfortable and capable before progressing into technique and stroke improvement.

Whether she’s introducing beginners to the basics or supporting swimmers to refine skill and efficiency, Evi is passionate about helping each individual grow in confidence and ability in the water.

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