Beginner, advanced, pool, and lake coaching led by Md Rafiqul Islam, a Bangla Channel finisher, national medalist, and qualified international lifeguard.
17+ Years
National Coaching
6,200+
Swimmers Coached
1,000+
Active Members
32M+
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Training Programs
Pool and open-water lake coaching for beginners and advanced swimmers, tailored around confidence, safety, technique, and distance goals.
Pool-based sessions for first-time swimmers learning comfort, breathing, floating, and safe movement.
BDT 8,000 /mo
View DetailsSupervised open-water lake sessions for beginners who want calm, safe exposure beyond the pool.
BDT 10,000 /mo
View DetailsFocused pool coaching for stronger strokes, better efficiency, advanced styles, and endurance work.
BDT 12,000 /mo
View DetailsOpen-water lake training for experienced swimmers building distance, sighting, pacing, and mental readiness.
BDT 15,000 /mo
View DetailsOne-to-one private lessons with individual attention, flexible scheduling, and a customized training plan.
BDT 20,000 /mo
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Bangla Channel Veteran
Multiple successful crossings
Meet Your Trainer
I am Rafiq, an endurance swimmer and performance-focused coach based in Uttara, Dhaka. My journey in the water began with a simple passion and grew into a mission to help swimmers build confidence, safety, and discipline in both pool and open-water environments.
With national-level achievements, Bangla Channel experience, lifeguard training, and a Sports Science background, I bring structured coaching to beginners and advanced swimmers alike.
Voices From The Pool
“Rafiq Sir made swimming feel safe from day one. I learned breathing, floating, and confidence faster than I expected.”
Nusrat Jahan
Beginner Pool Student
“The lake sessions changed how I handle open water. His focus on safety, pacing, and calm technique is excellent.”
Arif Rahman
Open-Water Swimmer
“For advanced training, the stroke corrections were precise. Small changes in my pull and body line made a big difference.”
Tanvir Hasan
Advanced Pool Student
Coaching Value
Short-form coaching clips for technique, open-water confidence, and practical swim safety.
Join Our Community
Train with swimmers who are building confidence, safety, technique, and long-distance readiness in pool and lake environments.
Beginner-friendly sessions focused on calm breathing and safe movement.
Open-water habits built through supervised training in real conditions.
Structured feedback from a certified coach with sports science training.
A supportive swim circle for consistency, accountability, and progress.
Programs for first-time swimmers, distance athletes, and open-water goals.
Every session keeps survival skills, awareness, and confidence at the center.
Frequently Asked Questions
Clear answers for swimmers choosing between beginner, advanced, pool, and open-water coaching.
No. Beginner sessions start with water comfort, floating, breathing, and basic safety before moving into strokes.
Yes. Rafiq coaches pool sessions and supervised open-water lake sessions, depending on the swimmer's level and goals.
Yes. Advanced programs focus on stroke efficiency, pacing, endurance, sighting, fatigue control, and Bangla Channel style preparation.
Swim With Rafiq is based in Uttara, Dhaka, with session details shared after discussing your level and preferred training type.
Open-water exposure is introduced gradually and only with supervision. Beginners first learn safety, buoyancy, and confidence skills.
Send a message with your current swimming level, goal, and preferred pool or lake training. Rafiq can suggest a suitable starting path.
Start with a simple message. Share your current level, training goal, and whether you prefer pool or open-water coaching.
