Small-group swim training for children who want to get genuinely good at swimming.
Maximum 5 swimmers per squad, with structured progression from water confidence to advanced technique, and a pathway to competition for those who want to take it further.
You already have access to a pool. What your child doesn't have yet is a squad.
The Squad gives your child the coaching, structure, teammates and progression that swimming alone simply can't. Children build friendships here as much as technique, and genuinely look forward to training.
Ordinary lessons teach strokes. The Squad builds swimmers.
Your child trains alongside a squad of swimmers at a similar level and stage, building consistency, confidence and team spirit rather than turning up for an isolated lesson.
We deliberately keep every squad small, so the coach can see every swimmer, correct technique early, track progression and adapt coaching to how your child actually learns.
Children move through clear stages rather than repeating the same lesson. Each stage builds on the last, so progress is always visible.
Water confidence, breath control and safe water behaviour are built in from the very first session, not treated as an afterthought.
For children who want to take it further, the Squad leads towards gala and competition readiness, guided by coaches who have developed swimmers at every level.
"The coaches pay attention to every student even in group sessions and follow a proper structured plan. You can see the progress. My child's confidence in the water has completely changed."
Every child is different, but the Squad tends to work especially well for children who:
Every swimmer follows a clear pathway appropriate to their ability. Your child always knows what they're working towards next.
Comfortable and safe in the water unaided.
Floating, breath control and basic propulsion.
Front crawl, breaststroke, butterfly and backstroke technique.
Distance, technique and turns.
For swimmers ready to take it further: gala and competition preparation.
"My kids went from being terrified of the water to swimming laps. In just a few lessons they could tread water, and now they look forward to every session. Coach Shaker is fantastic with kids and his approach to teaching is genuinely fun."
Experience that shows up in how every session is run.
Over a decade coaching young swimmers has taught Shaker how to combine technical discipline with patience and encouragement, so every child feels challenged without ever feeling overwhelmed. He adapts his coaching to how each swimmer learns, building confidence alongside technique rather than simply running through a lesson plan.
With a PhD in Physical Education and 15 years developing young swimmers, Mohamed focuses on building technique the right way from the start, at a pace that suits each child.
Every review below is from a parent on Google.
"My daughter has been training with Coach Shaker for the past 18 months, and the transformation in her swimming has been remarkable. She was already a capable swimmer when she started with him, but his consistent, patient approach in every single session has taken her technique to a completely different level. At age 12, she now moves through the water with a confidence and grace that genuinely surprises people who knew her before. He has an exceptional ability to bring out the best in young swimmers without ever pushing too hard or losing patience, and that steady encouragement week after week is what has made such a difference. If you are looking for a coach and swimming school that genuinely invests in a child's long-term development, I could not recommend Coach Shaker and Speed Up Academy more highly."
"Shaker is very patient and professional. He teaches my son with great care and makes each session engaging and effective. My son has gained so much confidence in the water in a short time. Highly recommended."
"Coach Shaker has been teaching my kids for over two years. He started with my younger one at just four years old and has been patient, flexible, and genuinely caring throughout. My kids always look forward to their next lesson."
"My two boys eagerly wait for their swimming lessons every Monday and Tuesday! Coach Shaker is a fantastic trainer. He's so kind and patient with my boys and they have so much fun together. My kids are so much more confident in the water in just 3 lessons. Absolutely recommend Coach Shaker!"
"Coach Shaker Moustafa is very good at what he does. He know how to handle kids and make them feel comfortable and enthusiastic in swimming."
A dedicated school pool at LFITM, close to home for Saadiyat families.
Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE
SpeedUp also coaches at Al Jazira Club, with flexible schedules for families across Abu Dhabi. Enquire about the location nearest to you.
Looking for a broader swimming programme? Our Kids Swimming Academy at Al Jazira Club offers small-group swimming for children of all levels.
WhatsApp us your child's age, current swimming ability and preferred days, and we'll match them to the right squad.