From first splashto club squad

Coach Ahmed Youssef has coached El Shorouk Club's preparatory squad for nine years. Private lessons for children and adults, on the same method that gets swimmers ready for club teams.

  • 9 years at El Shorouk Club
  • Preparatory squad coach
  • Private and small-group lessons
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  • 9

    years coaching at El Shorouk Club

  • 3

    days a week with the preparatory squad

  • 4

    strokes covered by the method

  • 6

    levels in Coach Ahmed's pathway

The stage that makes a swimmer

In Egyptian clubs, the preparatory stage is where a child who can swim becomes a real swimmer: correct technique in all four strokes, starts and turns, and the fitness to train with a team.

Coach Ahmed has coached this stage at El Shorouk Club for nine years, three days every week. He knows exactly what team coaches look for, and where most swimmers get stuck.

The vision

Every child in Egypt swimming with confidence and safety, and every talented swimmer finding a clear path from the pool to competition.

Six levels, one clear path

Every swimmer starts where they are. The assessment sets the starting point, and each level has clear skills to pass before moving on.

  1. 1

    Water confidence

    Face in the water, breathing, floating without fear.

  2. 2

    Float and glide

    Body position, streamline and kick.

  3. 3

    Freestyle and backstroke

    Steady rhythm, proper breathing, straight lines.

  4. 4

    Breaststroke and butterfly

    Timing and the harder skills, step by step.

  5. 5

    Starts and turns

    Dives off the block, turns and legal finishes.

  6. 6

    Squad ready

    The level club preparatory squads expect.

Lessons and programs

Pick the program that fits. Coach Ahmed sets the level in the first session.

  1. Assessment session

    The first step for any new swimmer: we check the level and write a clear plan for the lessons ahead.

    • 30 min
    • 1 swimmer

    Price confirmed on booking

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  2. Private lesson

    One coach, one swimmer, full focus on technique and progress. For children and adults.

    • 45 min
    • 1 swimmer

    Price confirmed on booking

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  3. Small-group lesson

    For siblings or friends, up to three swimmers at a similar level.

    • 60 min
    • Up to 3 swimmers

    Price confirmed on booking

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  4. Water confidence

    For anyone afraid of the water, child or adult. Calm steps, no pressure.

    • 45 min
    • 1 swimmer

    Price confirmed on booking

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  5. Squad preparation

    For swimmers preparing for club team trials: all four strokes, starts and turns.

    • 60 min
    • 1 swimmer

    Price confirmed on booking

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  6. Coach Ahmed's squads

    Group training on Coach Ahmed's method, up to six swimmers per session.

    • 60 min
    • Up to 6 swimmers

    Price confirmed on booking

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How Coach Ahmed coaches

Simple ideas that make progress visible to swimmers and parents.

  • A plan for every session

    Each session has a written goal before anyone gets in the water, built on the swimmer's level.

  • A note after every session

    A short WhatsApp message to parents: what was learned today and what comes next.

  • Levels a child can see

    Skills are written down for every level, so swimmers know where they are and where they are heading.

  • Measured against the squad standard

    Training is measured against what club preparatory squads ask for, because Coach Ahmed coaches one himself.

Session plan, level 3
Example
  • Warm-up200 m easy freestyle
  • Drill4 × 25 m single-arm
  • Main set6 × 50 m free, 20 s rest
  • Backstroke4 × 25 m, straight line
  • Cool-down100 m easy

Coach AhmedExample

Today: side breathing in freestyle and backstroke arms. Salma did really well. Next time: streamline off the wall.

7:42 pm

For clubs and academies

A strong preparatory stage means stronger teams

Nine years coaching the preparatory stage at El Shorouk Club. Coach Ahmed can build or improve this stage at your club, train your coaches and run intensive camps.

  • Preparatory squad coaching
  • Program design
  • Coach workshops
  • Camps and stroke clinics
Talk about your club

Questions parents ask

Where do lessons take place?

At your own pool at home or in your compound, or at a pool the coach arranges. You choose when booking and the place is confirmed on WhatsApp.

What age can my child start?

Lessons are for children and adults. The assessment session finds the right starting point at any age.

How is my booking confirmed?

You choose a time and send the request, then Coach Ahmed confirms it with you on WhatsApp. The time is held for you meanwhile.

Can I cancel or change a lesson?

Yes, from your booking link, up to 24 hours before the lesson. After that, contact the coach directly.

What should the swimmer bring?

Swimsuit, swim cap, goggles, a towel and a water bottle.

How do I pay?

Payment details are shared when your booking is confirmed.

Ready for the first lesson?

Start with an assessment and find out where the swimmer stands and what comes next.