School of Fish
INSPIRING SWIMMING GLOBALLY
Martin Hamilton
Founder & Instructor
Martin has been teaching and coaching swimming to all ages and abilities for over 25 years. He developed the School of Fish Method 15 years ago and has used it ever since, refining it along the way.
Having lived in Papua new Guinea, South East Asia, Europe, Africa and the Middle East he has a worldwide view of the necessity of learning how to swim and the benefits of correct technique in improving swimming efficiency.
His love of water has seen him master Free Diving, instruct Scuba Diving, swim competitively, train Lifeguards, set up Swim Schools, coach National Swimmers, teach over 10k students and most recently run three International School's swim programs across three continents.
Martin's vision has always been to inspire swimmers to have a love for water and that this should be shared by all involved: Swimmers, teachers and parents.
Our Community
Zahra Pinto
"Always swimmer specific and took all of our different capabilities into consideration. Not only were the programs pretty challenging which is what we needed, we also had fun doing them. It was truly a pleasure having a like coach Martin!"
Ellie Camburn
"He completely revolutionised the way that swimming was taught at the school, and transformed us into an award winning team that competed nationally, winning medals at a number of events."
Thomas Ngoga
"Martin Hamilton provided me with a unique coaching experience. Not because he was always accurate in his training methods, but because he was personally invested in everyone's development. I made most of my personal shifts in mentality after he picked my mind and applied his full experience to my goals. #coachofmylife #brutallyunique."
Allen McInnis
"Martin didn't teach them to be faster. He taught then to pay attention to technique and develop their skills. He taught them the value of dedication. Speed and confidence was the by-product of these powerful life lessons."
Pascale Reeves
"School of fish gave me more than just the ability to swim, it gave me a love for the sport and a family of friends."
Graham Harris
"Martin demonstrates that by developing great technique, moving through the water efficiently feels effortless. He encouraged every swimmer to achieve to their full individual ability and to look at swimming as a lifelong activity"
Vikki Wetten
"Martin taught my daughter to swim from the age of 5 and inspired a love of swimming as both a recreation and a sport. He taught her excellent skills and technique, and also made it fun. She won medals at the UK national swimming championships, represented her University at the national water-polo finals and at 23 she still swims most days. All thanks to you Martin!"
Ollie Norman
"Martin Hamilton's unique approach to swimming training and technique and his tireless commitment to every one of his swimmers is awe inspiring. He helped me strive towards and reach every goal I set in the pool and built my confidence out of it."