Swimming Journey


Thank you for submitting an enquiry through our website.

We’re excited to learn more about your child and help them achieve their swimming goals. Our Founder and Head Coach, Rodney Skudar, will personally contact you shortly to discuss the best pathway forward. Every swimmer is unique. Some children are learning to build confidence, others are focused on improving technique, increasing fitness, preparing for school swimming events, or progressing towards competitive swimming. Whatever your child’s starting point, our goal is to provide the right support, coaching, and opportunities to help them succeed.

Social Media, click here
We invite you to explore our social media pages to see our swimmers in action, hear from families, and discover the amazing results our swimmers have achieved in fitness and overall health, new friendships, technique development, school swimming sports, local competitions, and State-level events.

Step 1: Personal Consultation
Rodney Skudar will contact you to discuss your child’s:

  • Current ability and previous experience
  • Personal goals and aspirations
  • Areas they would like to improve
  • Most suitable Academy pathway option
  • Kickstart 30-Day Trial Program, click here

With more than 25 years of coaching experience and over 15,000 children coached throughout Stonnington and Glen Eira, Rodney has helped thousands of swimmers develop confidence, skills, fitness, and performance in the pool.

You will also receive information about our popular Kickstart 30-Day Trial Program, click here for details

Step 2: Personal Swimmer Assessment
Following your consultation, Rodney will personally review your child’s information and provide recommendations regarding:

  • The most appropriate starting level
  • Recommended training frequency to achieve goals
  • Optional 1:1 Private Coaching opportunities, click here
  • Masterclass Stroke Technique Clinics, click here
  • Pathways to support long-term development
  • Suitable for the M1 Swimming Club, click here

Step 3: Information Pack & Enrolment
You will receive a detailed information pack and enrolment form via email, outlining everything you need to know about joining the Academy. To ensure you have received all information, Rodney will also follow up with a text message.

Step 4: Secure Your Place
Simply return your completed enrolment form and nominate your preferred start date. Once received, our team will confirm your enrolment and provide all relevant session details.

Step 5: First Session
Our goal is to make your child’s first experience enjoyable, welcoming, and stress-free. We understand that first impressions matter. Prior to your child’s first session, we ask that you send us a quick email on the day of attendance. This allows us to notify our coaching team and ensure we are ready to welcome your swimmer. We’ll provide your coach’s name, where to meet, what to bring and any important information for your first visit

Step 6: Ongoing Support & Progress Reviews
Your child’s development doesn’t stop after enrolment. We provide ongoing communication to ensure swimmers, parents, and coaches remain aligned and working towards the same goals. As your child develops, we will continue to provide guidance, support, and recommendations to help them progress with confidence and achieve their full potential.