Private Sessions
Personal 1-on-1 swim coaching with Olympic Champion Manon van Rooijen.
Improve your technique, confidence, and efficiency through sessions built entirely around your goals.
Ready to train smarter?
Two Ways to Train
Private sessions are designed for swimmers who want focused, individual coaching.
From learning the basics to refining performance.
Choose between a pool session for technical precision or an open-water session for real-world conditions.
Choose your Session
Private sessions are built around your personal goals and current level.
You can train with me in the pool at De Windas for technical precision or in open water around Rotterdam to develop race skills and confidence.
Each session lasts 60 minutes and includes direct feedback, tailored drills, and clear next steps.
Pool Session
Wednesdays 21:00 – 22:30
€60 per session (incl. VAT)
Swimmer pays lap-swim entry to the pool themselves.
Pool is Zwembad the Windas in Bergschenhoek, or a pool in the Rotterdam Area as arranged by participant.
Other times/ locations possible after phone or mail contact
Focus:
- Stroke technique and body alignment
- Breathing rhythm and pacing
- Efficiency and control
- Confidence in the water
Optional Add Ons:
- Video Analysis + Report
- Nutrition Advice (can also be booked separately)
- Drylands/ Core stability/ Shoulder stability for swimmers
Open Water Session
Sundays from 10:00 – 12:00
€50 per session (incl. VAT)
Willem Alexander Roeibaan or Zevenhuizerplas near “De Pannenkoe”
Or another safe open water location in the Rotterdam Area
Other locations/ times possible after phone or mail contact.
Focus:
- Sighting and navigation
- Starts, buoy turns, and drafting
- Race pacing and breathing under pressure
- Feeling safe and in control in open water
Optional Add Ons:
- Nutrition Advice (can also be booked separately)
- Drylands/ Core stability/ Shoulder stability for swimmers
What to Expect
Each Masterclass is designed to give every participant the attention, feedback, and time needed to make visible progress — without the intensity of a full training camp
- 60 minutes one-on-one coaching
- One-On-One Session
- Parent/ Coach/ Partner welcome to watch
- Warm-up: 10 minutes
- Agreed Focus: main technical theme
- Written follow-up with focus points
- Clear drills you can repeat on your own
Who it's For
Private sessions are suitable for everyone who can at least swim 200m without stopping and is at least at least 10 years old
- Wetsuit is required below 17 °C (63 °F) in open water
- Safety buoy is mandatory in open water
- Sessions may be moved if conditions are unsafe
- Bring swimsuit goggles, towel, warm clothes, and (for open water) wetsuit
Ready to Book Your Session
All available dates, locations, and times are shown on the booking page.
You can choose Pool Session or Open Water Session when you book.
New dates are announced regularly, keep an eye on this page or reach out to plan a custom session for you or your team.
Interested, but not ready to book?
Not sure what is right for you, or want to arrange something outside currently published hours?
Send me a message and I’ll get back to you.
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Contact Info
- +31630701982
- phenomanon@manonvanrooijen.com
- Mon-Fri 5pm-9pm
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