About Swimming Shapes Academy
The World's Renown Swimming Shapes Program
At the home of the new Borteyman Leisure Aquatic Centre
A Company with a Bold Mission
Our mission is to empower 1 million Ghanaians and citizens with essential swimming skills, ensuring they can swim, survive and thrive in any water environment.
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Innovation
The Borteyman Leisure Aquatic Centre is a unique facility in West Africa, featuring state-of-the-art pools and equipment. It is fully equipped with all the essentials of an Olympic-standard competitive pool. We aim to be the first digitized and fully integrated digital pool booking and training systems here in Ghana.
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Making Swimming Sexy and more Appealing
Many people overlook the benefits of being a strong swimmer. We aim to teach beginners and help them fully grasp the skills needed to swim confidently and independently. We’re bringing the fun and allure back to swimming!
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State of the Arts teaching Tools
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Revolutionising Swimming
Watching a full-grown Elephant wade through water effortlessly is truly remarkable. Similarly, humans are naturally inclined to water and buoyancy, an experience we first encounter in the womb. However, as we grow from childhood to adulthood, many of us lose the confidence and ability to swim in any water. We aim to help you rediscover this beautiful experience. Mastering this skill will stay with you for a lifetime.
Meet the Team
Kojo has had a remarkable journey in swimming, both as a competitive athlete and a coach! His diverse background in competitive swimming, strength and conditioning, and his work with transforming the performance arts school speaks volumes about his dedication and expertise in the sport. The following highlights some of the impressive aspects of his experience:
Decades of Swimming Experience: With over 40 years of swimming, he clearly developed a deep understanding of the sport, both for leisure and for fitness. This long-term experience provides him with a unique perspective on technique, stamina, and the overall progression in the sport.
Mastery in Strokes: he exceled in freestyle, backstroke, and breaststroke, and is currently expanding his skills with butterfly and flip turns. This shows his commitment to continuous learning and mastery.
Long-Distance Swimming: Specializing in long-distance swimming demonstrates his mental and physical endurance, which likely translates well to the athlete and coach in him. His understanding of pacing, strategy, and maintaining technique over longer distances is an invaluable asset.
Strength & Conditioning Expertise: As a strength and conditioning coach, he always incorporates functional training into your swimming regimen. This can benefit swimmers by improving their overall performance, power, and injury prevention.
Coaching and Mentorship: Transforming a performance arts school in Spintex and redesigning the syllabus shows his dedication and ability to lead, innovate, and inspire others. His students are progressing well and even reaching a level where they can aim for Olympic training, a clear testament to his coaching impact.