We Come to You
Covering Your Area
SwimFitz serves Rickmansworth, Chorleywood, Croxley Green, Watford, Northwood and the surrounding Chiltern Hundreds corridor. The area's large private properties and beautiful gardens are home to some outstanding pools — and Brian comes to every one.
Not sure if we cover you? Enquire anyway — if you have a private pool we will almost certainly reach you. Get in touch →
Rickmansworth in Depth
Rickmansworth
In Detail.
Rickmansworth and the WD3 catchment is one of our consistent Hertfordshire areas. Substantial family homes around Chorleywood, Loudwater, Croxley Green and Moor Park typically have garden pools, indoor pools, or both — making the area a natural fit for in-home one-to-one coaching.
Postcodes Covered
Streets and areas we routinely serve in this catchment: Rickmansworth Town, Chorleywood, Loudwater, Croxley Green, Moor Park, Heronsgate, Mill End and Sarratt borders.
Getting to you. Nearest stations and routes: Rickmansworth, Chorleywood and Moor Park (Metropolitan line / Chiltern Railways), and Croxley (Metropolitan line). Our coaches travel with full equipment so the journey itself does not add to your cost.
Nearby SwimFitz Areas
Families with a second pool or family member in any of these nearby areas can be managed under one booking relationship with the same coach.
The Private Advantage
Why Private Every Time
100% Focus
Your Swimmer Only
Every second of every session is focused on one person. No waiting, no distractions, no shared attention. Progress is measurably faster than any group class.
Your Pool
No Commute, No Crowds
Brian comes to you. No chlorine-heavy public pools, no changing room queues, no strangers. Just expert coaching in the privacy of your own home.
Real Results
Progress in 3–5 Sessions
Most clients see measurable improvement within their first block of lessons. Whether it's a nervous child or an adult wanting to improve technique — private coaching delivers.
What We Teach
Lessons For Every Age
From 6 Months
Baby Swimming
Gentle water confidence for babies with a parent in the pool. Breath control, floating and a love of water from the very start.
Ages 3+
Children's Lessons
Swim England Learn to Swim pathway, delivered at your child's pace with 100% focus and verbal progress update after every session.
All Abilities
Adult Lessons
Non-swimmers, nervous adults or experienced swimmers wanting to improve technique. Total privacy and a completely bespoke approach.
Competitive
Triathlon Coaching
Open water strategy, freestyle efficiency and breathing drills for triathletes. Cut your swim times and enter the water with a clear race plan.
Your Coach
Meet Brian FitzGerald.
Brian has spent over 30 years coaching swimmers of every age and ability — from babies in their first dip to competitive triathletes. He brings that depth of expertise directly to your Rickmansworth pool.
Every lesson is bespoke, every session includes verbal progress updates, and Brian is on hand for any questions between lessons.
What Clients Say
Trusted by Hertfordshire Families.
“My daughter went from terrified of water to swimming confidently in just 8 lessons. Having Brian come to our pool made all the difference — no distractions, total focus. We can't recommend him highly enough.”
“As an adult who never learned to swim properly, I was nervous about starting. Brian was patient, professional and entirely effective. Within 6 sessions I was swimming lengths confidently — results I had honestly stopped believing were possible.”
Transparent Pricing
Clear, Simple Pricing.
What's included
Everything You Need.
There are no hidden charges. Your fee covers the complete lesson — Brian arrives fully equipped and focused entirely on your swimmer for the full duration.
The Process
Getting Started.
Submit Your Enquiry
Fill in the short form — takes under 2 minutes. Tell us about your swimmer, your pool location and preferred days. No commitment required at this stage.
Brian Replies Within 24 Hours
Usually the same day. Brian will confirm availability in your area, answer any questions and arrange your first lesson date and time directly with you.
Your Coach Arrives
Brian comes to your Rickmansworth pool fully equipped and ready. First lesson begins with a brief assessment so every session is built around your swimmer's specific needs.
Common Questions
Rickmansworth FAQ.
Ready to Book in Rickmansworth?
Expert coaching at your pool. Brian replies within 24 hours.