After nearly 15 years of teaching swimming I have learned that everyone is an individual and learns and experiences differently. It isn’t effectively possible to create a cookie-cutter curriculum and place each student at a point on the scale. That is why it is such an important part of my philosophy to treat each student individually and ensure that fun and safety are paramount.

So much of what is done in introducing, developing, and mastering the art of swimming whether it be for safety, fun, competition, or exercise is based on where an individual is both mentally and physically, and where they would like to be.

My philosophy is to establish at the very beginning what the goals are, and to maintain communication with the client, (and their parents) throughout the entire process, to ensure that I am catering specifically to each individual’s unique learning style and personality type.