Bert Lozada Swim School

Remberto C. Lozada, or "Tito Bert,"  implemented and formulated his own style of teaching swimming in 1956. His method was a compilation of what he learned from his father and his travels to other countries during swimming competitions, either as a competitor or coach. 

Tito Bert became head coach of the Philippine team at the 1991 Southeast Asean Games (SEAGAMES), where the Philippines achieved its best performance. 

In 2002 Bert Lozada Swim School (BLSS) became a corporation and is now the biggest and most well-managed swim school in the country, employing an average of 150 teachers, coaches, and staff. From a single venue in 1956 (YMCA Manila), it now has 56 branches all over the country. 

At Bert Lozada Swim  School, in all their courses, there are specific skills that are vital to performance, whether from infant to adult or from beginner to competitive swimming. At the onset of enrollment, a student is met where they are at their current skill level, then placed in a program that will move them forward to the next level. 

They consider the student's emotional needs knowing that infants, kids, and adults all start with varying degrees of confidence in the water.

A Brief History Remberto Lozada (or Tito Bert) developed and applied his unique style of swimming instruction in 1956. He compiled what he had learned from his father, as well as his experiences in coaching and competing at swimming events around the world. The foundation of the method was strict discipline with an emphasis on stroke mechanics. His greatest advantage as a teacher was his love for the sport. Tito Bert was a teacher in private swimming pools and sports clubs.

His teaching methods were well-received by his students' parents. He eventually became a coach for these talented swimmers as his students improved. His success in creating champions led him to be a well-known figure in both competitive and learn-to swim. His coaching career was highlighted when he served as the head coach for the Philippine Team in the 1991 Southeast Asean Games SEAGAMES, where the Philippines achieved its highest performance.

His swimmers had already qualified for the Olympics and Asian Games, as well as the SEA Games. Roselle Papa and Eric Buhain were his most notable swimmers. Bert Lozada Swim school BLSS was established in 2002. It is today the largest and most well-managed swim school, with an average 150 instructors, coaches, and staff.

It began as a single location in 1956 at the YMCA Manila. Now it has 56 locations across the country. It has been home to 7 Olympians as well as several record-holders in swimming and national swimming. More