Testimonials

 “Since starting swimming lessons with Mat in October I feel more confident in the water, my technique is gradually improving every week and I am increasing my endurance. I injured my leg and was unable to run for a few weeks last month but the swimming lessons with Mat helped me continue with a cardio workout and recover from my injury. Mat is a great swim instructor and keeps me motivated!”

Patrick Keuramennen

“I have been swimming once a week with Matt for 6 months.  Mat has a great deal of expertise and knowledge in the pool.  He knows how to cater to each individual's swimming ability, and offers a fun and challenging session every week.  He praises my successes and keeps me motivated!”

Sandy Owens

“In my first lesson with Mat, I couldn’t swim a 25m length without a panicked pause.  After only a few sessions, I was able to do several lengths while remaining calm.  Mat provided me with breathing drills to develop comfort in the water and has consistently identified challenges and corrective drills resulting in a steadily improving swim stroke.  I was originally very sceptical about lap swimming but with Mat’s guidance, I have grown to look forward to every session.  I am now extremely confident that the originally dreaded swim leg of triathlons can and will be conquered.” 

Dervish Halil

"As a coach Mat Reid's effective approach has improved my swim stroke, corrected my balance and made me a faster swimmer.  His concrete and professional advice has made my training more effective and focused".

Steve Brown

The swimming lessons with Mat are awesome!  I have taken lessons before from other swim coaches but this is the first time that I have seen so much improvement in such a short period.  After only a few sessions I could tell that I was swimming faster. Coaching a triathlete for swimming is different that just training someone for swimming. Mat understands how to train triathletes and how to transform your swim stroke specifically for  this sport. I highly recommend  Mat as a swim coach.

Martin Perras

 

Mat gives me the inspiration and drive to always try harder to be a better athlete! My capabilities will never be anywhere close to his but that doesn't stop me from trying to achieve my own goals. Being able to chat with an accomplished athlete and even share the pavement with him once in a while gives me the inspiration to continue to push myself!"

Jen Lambert

"I’ve learned a lot from Mat over the course of the last year. Not only does he have an incredible wealth of triathlon knowledge but he is able to communicate his knowledge clearly and effectively so as to enhance my overall skill set. The fact that he is also competing and excelling at a high level is a great asset as he truly understands the sport and all its tricks and nuances. He’s provides that extra morale support at the triathlons cheering his athletes on and helping them be the very best they can. Thanks Mat!"
Alison
    
 

"Mat, If you need a poster boy for your lessons, I think I should be the guy.
Here is a summary of my swim time last year versus this year:

   * 2009 Guelph II Try (375M): 11:52 (3:10 per 100m)
   * 2010 Milton Sprint (750M): 13:54 (1:51 per 100m)

Basically, I have doubled my speed.  A sincere thank you and the Burlington Fighting Koalas.  The primary reason for me joining the Koalas was to improve my swimming...mission accomplished."
-Warren

     "In 2008 I set my sights on participating in a triathlon.  The only thing holding
me back was not knowing how to swim!  In September 2008 I began taking
swimming lessons from Mat Reid.  With Mat’s encouragement I was able to learn
at my own pace and was never made to feel awkward or uncomfortable.  In June of
2009 I had gained the skills and the confidence to compete in my first triathlon,
skipping the tri-a-tri and going right to the sprint!"
-Joanne Thomson

    "I have had the privilege of being coached by Matt for the last three years and currently. He has had a huge impact as a coach in helping me achieve my goals as a Triathlete. He's an expert on swimming technique and I have noticed a great difference in my swim splits since I started with Matt 3 years ago. Matt's many years off experience will continue to help many triathlete's strive to be the best they can be, not just as a athlete but a better person."
-Amy Mausser

"As someone picking up triathlon swimming, Mat has been invaluable. One by one, he corrected my kick, timing, pull and breathing. In 5 weeks he helped me to drop a minute from my 100m and made me much more confident in reaching my goals this season."
-Maciej