Learning to swim is one of the most essential skills that all human beings on this earth must learn to do.  The ability to swim with strength and obtain knowledge of safety precautions, can make the difference between life & death, at any given age.  If you are planning to raise children, already raising children, or have not yet learned to swim, I can assure you, that it is never too late to get started.

For Parents & guardians

For parents of young children, your time and money will be well spent on learning the necessary skills to bond with your child in the water.  Once your child is prepared for swimming and safety, you can follow steps to secure the right instructor to improve upon & perfect your child’s skill level.  For grownup children and adults, most especially those with deep seated fear, finding a nurturing, patient, understanding and skilled swim instructor, with at least 2 years of experience, will be important for longterm success.

how i learned the skills to teach swimming

I have taught swimming lessons seasonally, to children of all ages ranging from infant to adult, for over 35 years.  My swim coach was a stickler for mechanics and I was a perfectionist.  I listened and put into practice, every tip and technique that was taught to me.  When I started lifeguarding, there was a high demand for the lifeguards to teach private swimming lessons to a growing list of children at my town lake facility.  I took on the challenge and worked on most of my “off” hours to make a difference in the lives of these children.

seek Natural Born Teachers

Within the first season of teaching swimming, I realized that I had a gift – something special that was hard to explain at the time.  Children who were having difficulty passing the deep water test would be brought to me by their parents.  In just one lesson, I coached them, tweaked technique, and fostered a level of confidence in each child to take the test just one more time, and pass! Enthusiastic to make a difference, I embraced the demand.  I often worked 10 hour days / 7 days a week to fulfill lesson requests.

I worked 7 days a week, because my work with children was so meaningful and so rewarding.  I knew that I had to continue to make a difference in not only the lives of children, but in the lives of parents, who could now feel more at ease with their children being in and around the water.  I embraced many opportunities to make a difference in the lives of adults, who for the first time in their lives,  overcame fear of the water, fear of the deep end, and confidence to swim in a pool by themselves. Conquering a fear of the water at any age is quite an accomplishment.  Don’t be afraid to give it a try with the most supportive people you can find.

Making a difference

I have continued to make a difference in the lives of countless children and families.  My privately owned business, called Finally Swim, has always been in high demand from summer to summer.  I had the privilege of working with lovely families who have backyard pools and valued the lives and livelihood of their children.  Those parents make swimming lessons a priority for their children each summer, and the results that I am able to achieve with children is supported by the consistency I have in working with children week by week.  Repetition, consistency, an experienced instructor, and practice is key when it comes to learning how to swim and enjoying the water.

Help your child master swimming

After years of teaching children and adults how to swim, I finally created a comprehensive Swim Skill System for parents & guardians of new swimmers.  The Master Swim Skill System includes 4 hours of video instruction that enables parents & guardians to put into practice, the techniques that will support their children learning water skills & safety.

My unique perspective on learning how to swim at every age, as well as how to develop a lifelong love of the water is presented in The Master Swim Skill System. This online Swim Course is an introductory guide for parents and swimmers of all ages. My goal is to support future swimmers in adopting a positive mindset in regards to water and swimming. With the right tools and the right support, there is nothing to fear and a lot of joy to be gained.

Some of the inspiration you will find in the Master Swim Skill System includes:

• water appreciation
• water adjustment
• realistic expectations
• relaxation & breathing
• movement & play
• basic stroke development
• the role of instructor
• the role of parent

The Master Swim Skill System also The Kickstart Guide & Two Bonus Systems::

• water safety tips for pools, lakes, ocean, open water, & boating
• pool party tips
• practice tips
• prevention tasks / drain safety chart
• progress charts for infants, toddlers, and ages up to five years old

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Purchase the comprehensive Master Swim Skill System and save money by bonding with your child during the formative years and preparing your child for swimming safety and formal instruction at the appropriate timing.  This online Master Swim Skill System is your premier solution to learning the most essential life skills of swimming & water safety.  Share this post with parents & guardians of new swimmers.