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Nager.London teaches The Flow Form – The swimming flow method is a way to swim in a state of optimal performance and enjoyment. It involves focusing on technique, body awareness and breathing to achieve a sense of timelessness and control and is the brain child of international coach and athlete Sanela Nikolic.

Sanela is a former competitive swimmer, record breaker and gold medalist in the 100m and 200m backstroke (1986–1991), representing Former Yugoslavia in the 13–19 age groups.

Qualified as a swimming and artistic swimming teacher and coach and as a FINA artistic swimming judge. Since moving to the UK in 1991, Sanela has taught professional athletes, adults, children, babies and individuals with special needs. Known for her discretion and tailored coaching, Sanela has earned the trust of VIPs and celebrities, delivering a private and bespoke swimming experience.

Qualifications:

• ASA (QCF) Level 1 in Coaching Swimming,
• ASA Level 1&2 Certificates in teaching Swimming,
• ASA Level 1&2 Certificates in Artistic Swimming,
• FINA Artistic swimming Judging
• RLSS National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers and Coaches.

She is a member of the Institute of Swimming (IOS) and is fully insured with both public liability and professional indemnity insurance.

When coaching both sports Sanela focused on the Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) Programme ‘Training to Train’ and‘Training to Compete’ to develop top athletes skills. She has coached the British Junior Artistic Swimming Squad and recognised as a FINA judge who has fulfilled her responsibilities at National and International Level competitions.

She also had the privilege of working with one of our country’s swimming Olympians, the late Mr. David Wilkie, MBE, during the 1990s. She was part of the campaign before the London Olympics 2012 to narrow the gender inequality gap in synchronised swimming now called artistic swimming. This advocacy contributed to the first-ever mixed duet gold medal for Great Britain at the FINA World Masters Championships in South Korea (2019) and paved the way for mixed teams debuting at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Sanela was nominated for the 2013 London Swimming Award for Coach of the Year, recognising her impact across the UK. As Head Coach of a London Masters club with over 300 members, she has played a key role in developing both male and female artistic swimming.

In recognition of her dedication and contributions to elite swim coaching, Sanela was honoured with a Certificate of Excellence in 2021. She was also named an Ambassador for Quality Teaching in 2020.

“I love coaching and since my childhood in former Yugoslavia, I have adored swimming. I began to compete from an early age and I discovered that I had both the talent and a body structure suited to swimming which led me to becoming a gold medalist and record breaker in the 100m and 200m backstroke from 1986 to 1991.

In 1991, I moved to the UK. I then had the opportunity to swim with late David Wilkie, MBE Olympic and Commonwealth Games swimming champion to raise money for The Leukaemia Trust and won best collection for the STORT Enterprise Trust.

I find my role as an instructor and a coach to be very rewarding and I take pride in using my knowledge and experience to encourage each individual to enjoy their progress and achieve personal best in pool environment.”

Sanela’s coached clients have received notable media coverage, including features on the Andrew Marr Show (BBC), The Independent on Sunday, The Guardian, ABC News, Jo Brand’s Big Splash (Dave), Radio 4, Reuters, and Eurosport. She has been featured in Health & Fitness, ID and Vogue Magazines.