Meet the Team
We have a team of experienced freelance swim coaches who offer classes in English and Thai for all ages and skill levels. Since we opened in 2007, our swim coaches have taught students from around the world, including those from America, Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Italy, Korea, Malaysia, Myanmar, New Zealand, Pakistan, Philippines, Russia, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom.
1. Nattachai Khamwong (Nat)
Nat has provided swim classes at our pool for 16 years, teaching both adults and children of all ages and swimming ability. In that time he has taught hundreds of students over thousands of hours! Although not perfect in English, Nat has an excellent track record of success with international students. Whether you are an absolute beginner or a competitive swimmer, Nat is a good choice of coach.
2. Orathai Intawong (Way)
After completing her Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education, Way continued her studies at Chiang Mai University by taking a Master’s Degree in Sports Science. She now teaches at Chiangmai Rajabhat University Demonstration School, and offers swimming classes for both adults and children at our pool during weekends and school holidays. Way is fluent in English and Thai with 12 years experience as a swim coach.
3. Phasaporn Pingphrawlee, (Ribbin)
Ribbin is fluent in English and Thai. To date, her students at our pool range from the age of 5 to 85 years old is 4 years old. A graduate of Chiang Mai University, she swam competitively in the “University Games of Thailand” for three consecutive years.
After graduating, Ribbin took up her first job as a swimming coach at a local sports club. She has 8 years experience as a swim coach.
4. Thanapon Sangwattanarat (Toto)
Toto is a qualified swim coach, accredited by the Swimming Association of Thailand, and, having worked in California, is fluent in English. He has provided swimming lessons to many international students and all of his clients are impressed by his teaching style, outgoing personality, and ease of communication in English.
5. Juntra Donovan-Santitharangkun (Juntra)
Having worked in Australia for many years, Juntra has recently returned to her home town of Chiang Mai. She is bilingual in Thai and English and has a Swim Teacher Certificate from the Royal Life Saving Society, New South Wales, Australia. Juntra also completed Life Saving, CPR and First Aid training courses with the Royal Life Saving Society.
Our swim coaches offer swim lessons for both children and adults, as follows:
- private lessons (one coach, one student) where the student has 100% attention of the teacher.
- shared lessons (one coach, two students) reduce the cost per student but work best where the students are of a similar skills set.
- group lessons (one coach, three students) create competition between a group of friends with improved results.
Please note that if you want shared or group lessons we do not supply partners. It is up to you to find a friend or friends to learn to swim together. If children are of similar age and skill level, parents may apply for classes for 2 or 3 siblings or school friends.
To find out more information please email info@therealcentreoftheuniverse.com
or telephone +66 (0)85 036 8030