GV Swim Science

Using the latest technology in underwater filming and analysis

Who we are

Giannis Valkoumas
With a PhD in Sports Biomechanics, research experience on biomechanical analysis of swimming and author of many scientific papers, Giannis brings a wealth of knowledge to the pool. He has coached swimmers in the Junior Olympics, the Mediterranean Games, European Multinational Competitions and was one of Greece’s National Team coaches.
Gianna Piastopoulou
Gianna has a master’s degree of Science in Sports Management. She is an international level swimmer with top achievements of 6th place in the European Championship 2000 and 5th place in the World Student Championship 2001. Gianna is a highly experienced coach with over 12 years’ experience working with 10-13 year old swimmers. She is an expert coach in the development of age group swimmers.

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Highly qualified in Sports Biomechanics

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Track record for coaching results at competition level

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Years of personal success in the water at high level

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Team of dedicated swim coaches

Benefits of Analysis

Sports Biomechanics is the application of physics and mechanics to the human body during sport. In such a technical sport such as swimming, it plays a very important role in a swimmer’s preparation and is an important part in maximizing performance.

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Increased Speed

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Improved efficiency

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Swim longer

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Train smarter

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Reduced chance of injury

1:1 coaching

Intensive and focused coaching with time dedicated to one swimmer

Instant feedback

Visual feedback provided in the session so the swimmer can correct straight away

Technique correction

Find out what to correct to become a better swimmer

Video Analysis

Video report annotated with corrections to take home to watch time and again

Next Camps

Starts Camp

2 day camp
24th – 25th October 
9am to 12pm
£100

Turns Camp

2 day camp
28th – 29th December
9am to 12pm
£100

Latest News

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