From a love of water to bigger swimming ambitions
Sophia has always loved being in the water. She enjoys swimming whenever she gets the opportunity and particularly loves diving beneath the surface and swimming underwater.
It was when Sophia began swimming lessons with Claire, however, that her confidence really started to grow. With Claire’s encouragement, Sophia has become braver in the water and looks forward to her lessons every week.
Sophia says:
Sophia’s confidence in the water goes beyond the pool, helping her enjoy new adventures by the sea.
“I love my swimming lessons because they are fun!
My teacher is really kind and helps me feel brave in the water.
I have learned how to stay safe if I ever fall into a lake, and I feel clever because I know what to do.
Now I can even swim in the pool on holiday without my armbands!
I look forward to going to my swimming lessons every week.”
Swimming isn’t the only activity where Sophia is developing her skills. She’s also a keen gymnast, and trains three times a week. She’s even recently started to compete as part of the City of Stoke gymnastics squad!
Sophia’s commitment to gymnastics has helped her develop a real determination to learn, improve and challenge herself. Now, she hopes to bring that same dedication to her swimming and make the same kind of progress in the pool.
For Sophia, the water has always been somewhere she loves to be. Now, with Claire’s support and her own determination, she’s beginning to see just how far she can go.
