About Me

I’m a certified swim instructor based in Austin, TX (78748) with years of experience helping both kids and adults learn how to swim with confidence. I've taught at a high level in structured environments and now offer private lessons directly to families β€” either at their home pool or at my apartment pool in South Austin.

My journey in swimming began at the age of 8, and I’ve competed through various club teams and all the way into high school. In college, I continued with a competitive club team where I specialized in breaststroke β€” a stroke I’ve come to truly understand and love.

With over a decade of experience as a swim instructor, I’ve worked with swimmers of all ages and skill levels. Whether you're just getting started or refining advanced technique, I focus on building strong fundamentals, developing water confidence, and making every lesson both productive and enjoyable.

My Approach

"I believe swimming should be fun, exciting, and empowering at every stage. My approach focuses on building a strong foundation β€” emphasizing fundamentals before moving into advanced skills. These basics are the building blocks of developing a good feel for the water and long-term success in swimming. I teach that to swim fast, you must first learn to swim slow β€” with control, awareness, and purpose. Every lesson is focused, intentional, and designed to help meet your goals."

Why I Do This

"Swimming is more than just a sport β€” it’s a powerful teacher of life lessons. It shows us that getting better at something requires effort, consistency, and resilience. Through swimming, we learn the value of discipline, commitment, and sacrifice β€” all of which are essential traits for success both in and out of the pool. t. My goal is to help others grow not just as swimmers, but as a strong, competitive individuals prepared to take on life's challenges."

Who I work With

Children ages 4 and up

Adult beginners

Those looking to improve stroke skills or gain confidence in the water

πŸ… Certifications & Training

βœ… First Aid

βœ… Lifeguarding (Including Deep Water) for Professional Rescuers

βœ… CPR/AED Certification

βœ… Safety Training for Swim Coaches

βœ… Concussion Protocol Training

βœ… Athlete Protection Training

βœ… Welcome to USA Swimming

βœ… Quality Coaching Framework

βœ… USADA Coaches Advantage Tutorial

Customer Reviews

Read what our clients say about personalized swim lessons in Austin.

The lessons were tailored perfectly to my needs. Highly recommend this coach!

Sarah M.
A man and a woman are involved in a gymnastics exercise. The woman is wearing a swimsuit cap and a one-piece swimsuit, hanging onto a bar above her head. The man is supporting her by the waist, ensuring her form and balance. They are in an indoor setting that resembles a swimming pool area.
A man and a woman are involved in a gymnastics exercise. The woman is wearing a swimsuit cap and a one-piece swimsuit, hanging onto a bar above her head. The man is supporting her by the waist, ensuring her form and balance. They are in an indoor setting that resembles a swimming pool area.

Austin, TX

Incredible experience! The instructor was patient and made learning to swim enjoyable for my kids.

A swimmer is captured in mid-stroke while performing a freestyle swim in a pool. The individual is wearing a white swim cap and blue goggles, with a vibrant green and blue swimsuit. Water splashes energetically around them, indicating motion and effort. A yellow lane divider is visible just above the swimmer.
A swimmer is captured in mid-stroke while performing a freestyle swim in a pool. The individual is wearing a white swim cap and blue goggles, with a vibrant green and blue swimsuit. Water splashes energetically around them, indicating motion and effort. A yellow lane divider is visible just above the swimmer.
John D.

Austin, TX

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