Henrique, hailing from Brazil and fluent in both Portuguese and English, is a seasoned swimming professional with a rich background in the sport. His swimming journey began at the age of 4, marking the start of a lifelong passion. With qualifications such as SEQ Level 1 and SEQ Level 2 Teaching Swimming, Henrique brings a wealth of expertise to his role as a swimming teacher, boasting an impressive 15 years of experience in Brazil and recently transitioning to London.
Henrique's achievements in swimming extend to being the eighth best in the national championship in Brazil for the 100-meter freestyle. Beyond his personal accomplishments, he pursued a career in physical education, becoming a dedicated swimming teacher and coach. His coaching career includes guiding two Brazilian champion athletes and several state champion athletes.
Apart from swimming, Henrique enjoys running, playing football, and weight training. His multifaceted background, both as an athlete and a coach, reflects his comprehensive understanding of the sport.
Teaching the Swimming Nature Programme resonates with Henrique due to its personalized approach, enabling greater participant development compared to group classes. He particularly enjoys teaching individuals over 3 years old, emphasizing personalized attention.
Henrique's choice to become a Swimming Nature teacher is influenced by the recommendation of his former coach and the appealing methodology of personalized classes with a maximum of two participants per teacher. This aligns with his belief in the effectiveness of personalized instruction for optimal learning outcomes