Our Instructors

Meet the team

Alex Stewart

Managing Director / Stroke Technician / Teacher

I’m Alex, the owner and founder of Elites Swimming. I was a competitive swimmer to a high level, becoming Essex County champion three consecutive years in a row and then progressing on to competing at a regional and national level. I was lucky enough to be hand-picked to enter on to an advanced coaching program where I was mentored and monitored for two years by members of the England talent team. I went on to help produce many county, regional and national level swimmers. Also specialising in disability swimming, I have been able to help train up and develop swimmers that have gone on to represent the country abroad in international competitions. My love for competition swimming drove me to build my dream swim school which meets the needs of all abilities from nervous beginners to international stars.

William Green

Centre Manager / Teacher / Coach

Will brings to Elites swimming a wealth of experience and knowledge as a swimmer, teacher and coach. Will has been mentored by former British youth programme head coach, Olympian, Scotland head coach and senior member of the Great Britain coaching team. Will has been a vital part of our Elites swimming Performance Education training scheme, creating the annual Essex county champions three consecutive times with all year groups. During his coaching career, Will has created multiple county champions and top County relay teams for both gender groups. Aiding swimmers at regional and national standard as well as swimmers on the team GB talent programme. Will takes great pride and pleasure in being able to work with all abilities of swimmers throughout the grass roots ‘learn to swim pathway’ and further more into the ‘competition pathway’.

Robert Baldock

Centre Manager / Teacher

I am a swimming teacher working alongside Alex. I enjoy teaching as I am able to pass on my own experiences whilst having fun at the same time. From a young age, I was able to swim and once I had gained all badges possible wanted to carry on.  It is then I found water polo, a very fast paced game.  My coach suggested I join a Basildon Swimming Club.  My time was split between the club and water polo.  The swimming at the club took me to another level improving both stroke and stamina.  I really enjoyed Gala days.  Water polo I really enjoyed for which I played for both Basildon and Essex.

Claire Moore

Head Stroke Technician

With over 30 years of coaching experience, level 3 qualified coach Claire Moore has been dedicated to swimming her entire life. Her impressive experience includes the Head Coach position at Barking Swimming Club; Assistant Coach at Thurrock Swimming Club; and, Interim Head Coach at Basildon and Phoenix Swimming Club. In addition, Claire has worked with many different types of swimmers, including those on the Para-Swimming Talent Programme who have gone on to represent Team GB. Claire specialises in stroke technique analysis, where her close attention to detail has propelled numerous swimmers towards their goals. With a friendly and approachable character, Claire can spark success in any swimmer.