

Founded in 2009 by Coach Tony and Coach Anna, A1 Sports Coaching Group has been providing professional private swim lessons and swim coaching to children, teens, and adults throughout Greater Washingtonian Metropolitan Area. With more than 20 years of swim coaching and swim instruction experience, we are passionate about helping swimmers of all ages and abilities become safer, more confident, and more successful in the water.
Our journey began with a simple mission—to provide personalized swim instruction that focuses on each swimmer's individual goals, learning style, and long-term success. Since opening as formerly Aquatic Stars, A1 Swimming and now A1 Sports Coaching Group, we have helped thousands of swimmers learn to swim, improve their technique, prepare for swim teams, develop competitive strokes, and achieve personal milestones in the water.
At A1, we believe every swimmer deserves individualized attention. Whether you or your child is learning water safety for the first time, you're looking for private swim lessons to build confidence, or you're a competitive swimmer working to improve stroke technique, endurance, starts, turns, and race performance, our coaching programs are designed around your needs.
Our private swim lessons and swim coaching programs emphasize proper technique, water safety, confidence, and skill development in a positive, encouraging environment. We teach swimmers from beginners through competitive athletes, using proven coaching methods that promote long-term improvement and a lifelong love of swimming.
Families choose A1 Sports Coaching Group because they value experienced coaching, consistent instruction, and a personalized approach. We are committed to providing high-quality swim lessons that help every swimmer progress safely while building confidence and enjoying the learning process. In 2023, we added cycling as an additional sport as we grew our expertise in triathlons and cycling events.
Whether you're looking for private swim lessons, swim coaching, stroke development, swim team preparation, or competitive swimming instruction, Coach Tony and Coach Anna are dedicated to helping every swimmer reach their full potential.
We look forward to welcoming you to the A1 Sports Coaching family and helping you or your child build confidence, develop lifelong swimming skills, and enjoy success in the water.
Meet the Team
Dedicated to offering the best customer experience.

Coach
Anna Vladimirova
A1 Head Coach
ASCA Level 2 Certified Swim Coach
Safe Sport Certified
First aid, CPR AED
USA Swimming Certified
Over 14 years of Swim Coaching Experience
Specializes in Learn to Swim, Water Acclimatization, Open Water Swimming, Children, and Adult Swimmers of All Levels.
Creator and Developer of A1 Swim Methodology and Swim Programs.

Coach
Tony Vladimirov
A1 Head Coach
ASCA Level 2 Certified Swim Coach
Safe Sport Certified
First aid, CPR AED
USA Swimming Certified
USA Cycling Level 3 Coach
Over 20 years of Swim Coaching Experience
5 years of Cycling Coaching Experience
Specializes in Triathlons, Cycling Events, Open Water Swimming, and Strength Conditioning, Master Swimmer and Competitive Cyclist.
Creator and Developer of A1 Swim Methodology and Swim Programs.

Office Manager
Angelina Vladimirova
Front Office Manager,
Assistant Coach,
Swim instructor with one year of teaching experience,
Competitive swimmer specializing in beginner children's lessons and swim camp management.
Handles scheduling, contracting, and customer service management.
“SUCCESS IS NO ACCIDENT. IT IS HARD WORK, PERSEVERANCE, LEARNING, STUDYING, SACRIFICE, AND MOST OF ALL, LOVE OF WHAT YOU ARE DOING.”
— Pelé
