# SWAN Swim Analysis Company

SWAN Swim Analysis Company is a Bristol-based swimming coaching and analysis service founded by Mickaël Malaper, a professionally qualified swimming instructor with extensive international experience. The company specialises in video analysis and technique coaching for swimmers of all levels, from complete beginners to competitive athletes.

Malaper holds a Master's degree in sport sciences specialising in swimming biomechanics from France, alongside UK qualifications including Swim England coaching credentials and ASA Level 1 & 2 swimming teacher certifications. With eight years of teaching experience and six years specialising in video feedback analysis, he brings both theoretical expertise and practical know-how to his coaching.

The company serves swimmers frustrated by efficiency and performance plateaus who want to understand and improve their technique. This includes recreational swimmers seeking better form, competitive swimmers aiming to enhance performance and prevent injuries, and individuals interested in biomechanical analysis of their swimming stroke.

What distinguishes SWAN is Malaper's investment in professional video recording equipment capable of capturing underwater, surface-level, and combined angles. This technology-driven approach to technique coaching is underpinned by his biomechanics specialisation—a rare combination in swim coaching. Rather than generic instruction, Malaper uses evidence-based analysis to identify inefficiencies, reduce drag, improve body positioning, and develop better propulsion strategies. His philosophy emphasises that proper technique coaching should be accessible beyond elite competitive swimmers, yet rigorous enough to develop champions.