SwimMastery Swim Studio
Helping swimmers of all ages build confidence, technique and a lasting love of the water - right here in Brisbane’s western suburbs.
SwimMastery Swim Studio is the dedicated coaching facility of At One Swimming, located at 2/49 Jijaws Street, Sumner QLD 4074
Adult private swim coaching with video analysis — SwimMastery Swim Studio Brisbane
Welcome to SwimMastery Swim Studio — Brisbane's only dedicated Endless Pool swim coaching facility, located in Sumner, QLD. Our 5m x 3m heated Endless Pool offers year-round, all-weather coaching with a variable current that adapts to every skill level: from nervous beginners and water-confident kids to open water competitors and masters swimmers.
Our studio is equipped with underwater mirrors and real-time video analysis technology — tools that accelerate technique improvement and give swimmers instant, visual feedback. Whether you're looking for private adult swim coaching, children's swim lessons in Brisbane's west, stroke correction, or a structured programme to prepare for your first open water event, SwimMastery Swim Studio delivers results in weeks, not years.
What We Offer.
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Adult Coaching
All swimming levels - technique, video analysis, private coaching, clinics.
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Stroke Correction and Video Analysis
Skills, endurance and performance
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Swim School - Foundations - 4 - 5 Years
Water safety, independence and skills.
Why Swimmers Choose SwimMastery Swim Studio
A different mindset — We teach swimmers to feel the water, building genuine confidence and body awareness rather than just repeating drills. These are life skills, whether we're coaching toddlers or adults returning to the water for the first time.
We get in the water with you — Our coaches are always in the pool, using hands-on guidance and decades of experience to accelerate your progress.
Evidence-based coaching — The SwimMastery technique is built on the latest research in biomechanics, physics and neuroscience, so every drill and correction has a reason behind it.
Fully accredited coaches — All coaches hold AustSwim Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety certification, plus SwimMastery Coaching qualifications.
Results in weeks, not years — Our Endless Pool, video analysis and individualised programming means swimmers improve faster than in a traditional swim school setting.
Truly small-group lessons — A maximum of 3 students per lesson means genuine individual attention. No lost time waiting for a turn.
A calm, private space — Our studio in Sumner is small, quiet and away from the crowds of a public pool — the ideal environment for focused learning, especially for anxious swimmers or those with sensory sensitivities.
Our technique-focused coaching is suitable for adults managing a range of physical conditions including shoulder injuries, lower back pain, hip and knee conditions. The Endless Pool's controlled environment and our one-on-one approach means sessions can be adapted to your individual needs. Please discuss any injuries or medical conditions with us when you book.
Please email us if you have any other questions: info@smswimstudio.com
Our Coaches
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Melissa Donaldson
Melissa is a passionate swimmer and coach with more than 20 years of coaching experience, and one of SwimMastery's most experienced coaches. She holds SwimMastery's highest level of qualification, High Performance Coach, and firmly believes in the transformative power of swimming. She aims to instil confidence and a sense of accomplishment in every swimmer she works with.
Melissa practises what she preaches. She has completed a range of marathon swims from 16km to 26km, along with many open water events. These swims show just how effective the SwimMastery technique is over long distances, and they give her firsthand insight into what it takes to prepare for, and finish, a demanding swim.
She believes everyone has the potential to achieve their swimming goals. Her qualifications as a SwimMastery High Performance Coach and an AUSTSWIM Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety, together with her Masters qualification in executive coaching give her a unique approach. She empowers swimmers of all ages to excel not only in the water, but in all aspects of their lives.
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Geoff Timms
Before coaching, Geoff worked as an Electrical Engineer, and he still brings that analytical, problem-solving mindset to the pool. He breaks technique down into clear, logical steps so swimmers understand not just what to do, but why it works. He is now a SwimMastery Advanced Instructor and a Swim Australia Swim Squad Fundamentals Coach, with years of experience in both pool and open water swimming. He helps swimmers of all ages build efficient technique and lasting confidence in the water. That includes adults learning to swim for the first time, returning swimmers, triathletes, and open water swimmers looking to go further.
Geoff brings firsthand experience to his coaching. In 2025 he completed a 15km marathon swim, so he understands what it takes to build endurance, stay relaxed over long distances, and keep technique efficient when fatigue sets in. He brings that practical knowledge to every session, whether he's working with someone nervous about putting their face in the water or an adult preparing for their first open water event.
His approach combines technical precision with supportive, engaging instruction that adapts to each swimmer's learning style. Adult swimmers especially value his patience, his clear explanations, and his ability to make complex swimming concepts simple and enjoyable. The result is steady progress and real enthusiasm for time in the water.
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Tracey Baumann
Coach Tracey is the founder of SwimMastery and is, through SwimMastery International, passing on her extensive research and experience to swimmers worldwide. She is based in Brisbane, Australia and previously lived in the UK and Germany.
Tracey was born and raised in Zimbabwe, where swimming was a part of her life from the start. She began competitive swimming at 5 years old and by 19 was also doing triathlons. She has been teaching and coaching swimming for 30 years while extensively studying and exploring every aspect of movement through water, from joints and body position to the psychology and physiology of being horizontal in a liquid environment.
Tracey has taught and coached in 20 different countries and works with swimmers from around the world, of all ranges of abilities, ages and with a wide array of goals. She has felt fortunate to guide and witness the incredible journeys of her students, from over coming fear and learning to swim for the first time, to swimming major expeditions, including swimmers achieving personal best times in all four strokes, Triple Crown Swimmers, several successful English Channel swims, Gibraltar Strait crossings, Round Jersey and Jersey-to-France swims, the North Channel, around Manhattan swim and many more.
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Carolyn Davis
Carolyn has been swimming for many years, particularly open water swims in exotic and international locations including in the USA in Arizona and Hawaii, in Greece, Croatia and New Zealand.
Carolyn is dedicated to cultivating a love for swimming in others, whilst fostering skill development in individuals of all ages and abilities. She is committed to helping swimmers reach their full potential in the water.
With a strong background in open water swimming and a deep understanding of teaching methodologies, she has completed teaching qualifications as a swim coach and instructor. She holds qualifications as SwimMastery Coach and Instructor and Austswim Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety .
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Anne-Sophie Dubois
Anne-Sophie has been a pool swimmer for many years and recently discovered open water swimming. A keen learner, with 20 year experience of working as a teacher both with adults and children, she understands the challenge of learning a new skill and loves sharing her knowledge with others.
Anne-Sophie enjoys pool and open water swimming where she implements her skills as a qualfied SwimMastery coach and instructor. Her supportive, caring and motivating style perfectly compliments her coachng qualifications and AustSwim Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety.
She has completed open water swims ranging from 1km (Noosa, Qld) to 8km (Waiheke, NZ) and has recently returned from a 5km swim in Limeni, Greece.
Whether you’re a beginner swimmer, recreational swimmer, marathon swimmer or competitive pool swimmer, let us help you reach your potential using the benefits provided by video stroke analysis, working with the current in our Endless pool and learning the SwimMastery technique.
FAQs
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An Endless Pool is a compact, current-driven pool where you swim against a continuous, adjustable flow of water — similar to running on a treadmill. Our 5m x 3m Endless Pool in Sumner is heated to a comfortable year-round temperature and features a variable current, so sessions can be perfectly matched to a swimmer's ability — from complete beginners right through to marathon and open water swimmers. Because there are no turns, you can focus entirely on your stroke mechanics, exactly as you would in an open water environment. Speed and distance are measured using an integrated timer, making progress easy to track session by session.
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All SwimMastery Swim Studio coaches hold core certifications: the AustSwim 'Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety' or the Swim Squad Fundamentals qualification — the national standard for swim instruction in Australia — and SwimMastery Coaching certification, which applies the latest research in biomechanics, neuroscience and psychology to help swimmers develop more efficient technique in less time. Our coaches regularly attend workshops and refresher courses to stay current. Many also hold additional specialisations in open water swimming, adult coaching and Masters swimming.
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Lesson pricing varies depending on the program, group size and session length. Please contact us at info@smswimstudio.com or use the enquiry form below to receive current pricing and availability. We offer single sessions as well as term-based bookings for children's swim school programs.
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Yes — and it's one of the things we do best. Many of our adult clients come to us with little or no swimming experience, or with anxiety around water. Our studio environment is deliberately calm, private and unhurried, with no public audience. Our coaches are experienced at working with nervous adults, and the SwimMastery approach — which prioritises feel, confidence and body awareness over technique rules — is particularly effective for adults who've struggled with traditional swim instruction.
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Absolutely — open water preparation is one of our specialties. Several of our coaches are experienced open water swimmers themselves, with swims completed in locations including Hawaii, Greece, Croatia, New Zealand and across Queensland. The Endless Pool is an ideal training environment for open water prep: no walls, no flip turns, adjustable current, and the ability to work on sighting, pacing and distance-specific technique. We'll design a programme that builds your efficiency in the pool and translates directly to confidence in the open water — whether your goal is a local 1km event or a 10km distance swim.
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Yes. We offer structured programs for children from age 4 through to 14+, grouped by ability rather than age. Our Foundations program (4–5 years) focuses on water safety and basic independence in the water. Our core Swim School program (5+ years) progresses through skills, endurance and stroke development. All children are assessed before placement to ensure they start in the right group. With a maximum of 3 students per class, every child gets individual attention and progresses at their own pace — without the pressure of a large group environment.
SwimMastery Studio
2/49 Jijaws Street,
Sumner, QLD 4074