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Executive Director - Swim Lessons University

Video-based Training & Online
Joined November 2009
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Just 5 years old—and mastering Freestyle & Backstroke! 🏊‍♀️ New or experienced swim teacher? $50 gets you unlimited course access, lesson plan + certification exam. Train Online Today. Teach Tomorrow. swimlessonsuniversity.com/sw… #SwimLessonsUniversity #SwimInstructor
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🏊‍♂️ Karsyn, 5, swims freestyle with side breathing and backstroke! Teach these skills with SLU’s $50 course: ✅ Unlimited video access ✅ Lesson plan ✅ Certification upon passing exam SwimLessonsUniversity.com #SwimInstructorTraining
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🏊‍♂️ Follow His Swim Journey—Part 2! Wael started with 9 flotation pads in his SwimWays Power Swimr. Now he removes 2 more, progressing from 7 pads to 5! Each step builds strength, confidence and independence. #LearnToSwim #SwimProgress SwimLessonsUniversity.com
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Four-year-old David is swimming 25 feet without his flotation vest, using a “pop-up breath” when he needs air! 🏊‍♂️ See the Swim 101 methods and lesson plan I use to teach preschoolers: swimlessonsuniversity.com/sw… Train Online Today. Teach Tomorrow. #SwimLessonsUniversityhttps://xitter.cf/compose/post
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🏊‍♂️ Follow His Swim Journey—Part 1! Wael reaches an exciting milestone as his first flotation pad comes out! Follow along as his strength, confidence and independence continue to grow. #SwimLessonsUniversity #LearnToSwim SwimLessonsUniversity.com Train Online Today. Teach Tomorrow.
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🏊‍♂️ Swim Instructor Tip #012: Want swimmers to learn more? Say less! Keep instructions brief, use simple learning cues, and teach through activity. Give a quick direction, let them swim, then offer brief feedback. Learn more: swimlessonsuniversity.com/th… #SwimLessonsUniversity #TrainOnlineTodayTeachTomorrow
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🏊‍♂️ Swim Instructor Tip #011: Get Their Attention! 1️⃣ Stop and wait. 2️⃣ Briefly explain why. 3️⃣ Set expectations for everyone. 4️⃣ Resume class—and be firm if it happens again. The goal is a learning environment—not control. 👉 swimlessonsuniversity.com/th… #SwimInstructorTips #SwimLessons #SwimTeacher #LearnToSwim
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Swim Instructor Tip #010: How to Stop Overpulling in Breaststroke 🏊‍♂️ Overpulling is one of the most common breaststroke mistakes. Watch how I help Kashton correct it—and why I focus on the “big thing” instead of correcting every error at once. Learning to swim is a process—not an event. Advanced Swim Strokes 301–303: swimlessonsuniversity.com/ad… Train Online Today. Teach Tomorrow. #SwimInstructorTips #Breaststroke #SwimInstructorTraining #SwimLessonsUniversity
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This is true at every level! Yes, including Swim Instructors! #swiminstructor ##swimschool #learntoswim #SwimLessonsUniversity #TrainOnlineTodayTeachTomorrow
John Harbaugh’s 90-10 Rule: If a player does 90% well, acknowledge it 90% of the time. Harp on the 10% constantly, and he will start believing you think he is only 10% good. Even Ray Lewis wanted correction. He also needed the full context. Listen to the full episode on Coach and Coordinator Podcast.
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Swim Instructor Tip #009: Don't let goggles steal your lesson time. If you're constantly stopping to fix goggles, you're losing valuable teaching time. I've found the @finisinc Dragonfly goggles make a noticeable difference for my youngest swimmers: ✅ Stay in place better ✅ Fewer leaks ✅ Gentler on children's hair More swimming. Less adjusting. What goggles have worked best in your lessons? #SwimLessonsUniversity #TrainOnlineTodayTeachTomorrow #SwimInstructor #LearnToSwim #WaterSafety #FINIS
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👀 Are You Teaching Your Toddler Students to Open Their Eyes Underwater? Many babies naturally open their eyes underwater, but toddlers often become hesitant. Once they're comfortable submerging and trust you, gently encourage them to open their eyes just a tiny bit. One of my favorite cues: 💙 "See if you can find Mommy (or Daddy) underwater!" Make it a fun mission—not a test. No pressure. Just encouragement, praise, and patience. ❤️ Watch this Parent & Tot class in action, then learn exactly how we teach it in our Swim Lessons University Parent & Tot Online Training & Certification Course—only $75! 👉 swimlessonsuniversity.com/pa… Train Online Today. Teach Tomorrow. #SwimLessonsUniversity #SwimInstructor #ParentAndTot #ToddlerSwimming #WaterSafety #SwimCertification #TrainOnlineTodayTeachTomorrow
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Are you accidentally discouraging your students without realizing it? Too much corrective feedback can hurt confidence and make kids dread swim lessons. Instead, use the Sandwich Feedback Technique: ✅ Positive feedback 🎯 One correction ✅ Positive encouragement It's a simple coaching habit that builds confidence AND better swimmers. Learn more in today's video! 🎓 SwimLessonsUniversity.com Train Online Today. Teach Tomorrow. #SwimInstructor #Swimming #TeachingTips #LearnToSwim #Aquatics
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💙 One attentive adult can save a life. Take the #WaterWatcher Challenge and learn how focused supervision helps prevent drowning. 🌊 Ready to make a difference? sugarxr.com/ndpaonboardingon… Thanks to @DrownAlliance for leading the way in water safety! #SwimLessonsUniversity #WaterSafety #DrowningPrevention Please retweet to help spread this lifesaving message!
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🌊 Heading to the beach this weekend? Read this first. 🏖️ A rip current can happen at any beach and can affect even strong swimmers. If you're caught in one: ✅ Stay calm. ✅ Don't swim against it. ✅ Swim parallel to shore to escape, then head back to the beach. ✅ If you can't get free, float or tread water, raise one arm, and call for help. Before you swim: ✔️ Check beach conditions and warning flags. ✔️ Swim near lifeguards. ✔️ Watch children closely. ✔️ Respect the ocean and know your limits. Share this—it could save a life. #WaterSafety #RipCurrent #BeachSafety #SwimSafe #RespectTheOcean
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Most swim programs have testing days. We don't. At Swim Lessons University, swimmers advance when they've consistently demonstrated mastery—not because the calendar says it's time. Today, 5-year-old Annie surprised everyone by graduating into Advanced Swim Strokes 301/302 after consistently demonstrating Freestyle with Side Breathing and Backstroke. 🏅 That's the power of mastery-based instruction. Confident swimmers aren't created through high-pressure testing. They're built through consistent success. Learn more at SwimLessonsUniversity.com Train Online Today. Teach Tomorrow. #SwimLessonsUniversity #SwimInstructor #SwimSchool #LearnToSwim #WaterSafety
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🏊‍♀️ Meet 4-year-old Ella, a proud graduate of Swim Lessons University's Swim 101 class! 🎉 I've been using the SwimWays Power Swimmer since 1994 because it allows children to gain confidence through independent practice while promoting proper body position and a strong flutter kick. As I always say: Practice is the Mother of Learning, and Repetition is King. Want to become a certified swim instructor? Our Swim 101 online course is just $50. Train online today. Teach tomorrow! swimlessonsuniversity.com/sw… #LearnToSwim #WaterSafety #SwimLessons #SwimInstructor
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🏊 Meet 4-year-old Harlan, graduating from Swim Lessons University's Swim 101 class! 🎉 I've trusted the SwimWays Power Swimmer since 1994 because it helps children build confidence, practice more independently, and develop a strong flutter kick through proper body position. As I always say: Practice is the Mother of Learning. Repetition is King. Ready to teach with confidence? Become a certified Swim Lessons University instructor for just $50. Start here: swimlessonsuniversity.com/sw… Train Online Today. Teach Tomorrow! #LearnToSwim #WaterSafety #SwimInstructor #SwimLessons #Aquatics
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