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Alison H., Kinnelon, NJ Swimming Coach

Alison H.

Swimming

SILVER
14 reviews

Passionate, Retired Professional Triathlete with coaching experience with all ages View all coaching experience

This coach is unavailable to take clients at this time.

Training Locations
Training Locations
  1. Parsippany, Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ

Coach is willing to travel up to 25 miles

  • University of North Carolina--Wilmington (NC)

  • 12 years

  • Qualified Private Coach
    Passed Coach Course

  • Adults, Kids, Teenagers

  • Distance Freestyle, Sprint Freestyle, Individual Medley, Open Water

  • Flip Turns, Pacing, Technique, Kicking, Sprinting

Credentials

  • University of North Carolina--Wilmington (NC)

  • 12 years

  • Qualified Private Coach
    Passed Coach Course

Services

  • Adults, Kids, Teenagers

  • Distance Freestyle, Sprint Freestyle, Individual Medley, Open Water

  • Flip Turns, Pacing, Technique, Kicking, Sprinting

More About Coach Alison

I have coached at the age group, collegiate and high school levels. I have also coached triathletes in swimming privately, was a coach at USAT Junior triathlon camps and conducted swim clinics. I coached at my ala mater University of North Carolina Wilmington as an assistant coach (Div1), Colorado College, Colorado Springs (Div3), Wilmington Athletic club age group team, Colorado Springs Swim Team, Fairview High school, Boulder Colorado, and New Tampa YMCA masters swim team. I have experience with all ages 4 to over 70 years old. ASCA Certified.

I was a top NCAA Division 1swimmer at the University of North Carolina Wilmington earning a scholar athlete award all four years.
Professional triathlete 1997- 2007, 20 time Ironman Finisher with top swim times at all events. Current Ironman Switzerland swim record holder. Top ranked ITU triathlete 2000-2004.

First I will consult with a client on what they want to get out of a coaching session be it technique, speed or fundamentals. I will start by looking at the way a client swims. Specific drills will be prescribed depending on what is needed, if seeking speed specific workouts will be curtailed to what sort of goal one is aiming to. I strongly believe in technique and I want to stress that I am not afraid to get in the water if that is what the client desires. I want to my clients to feel that they learn something every time they get in the water.

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Client Reviews

Coach Alison was amazing! She recognized my issues immediately and began teaching the adjustments to become a more proficient swimmer. Highly highly recommend!

Alison is experienced and patient. I am an adult who never learned how to swim. She explained things in very easy to understand terms and was so calm that it made me comfortable in the pool. I would strongly recommend her

Alison is a fantastic coach. With just five lessons, I learned tons and significantly improved my breaststroke. She gave me great tips that worked very well. I can highly recommend Alison.

We have had one lesson with Alison, and we like her very much. She was patient with my two children and constantly gave feed back about their strokes. Alison is reliable and friendly, and both of my children like her. We look forward to working with her again.

Very positive and professional!

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Coach Alison was an excellent coach. She coached me on my technique, which is exactly what I needed in order to push to the next level so I may complete my first Sprint Triathlon. She was laid back yet very good at her job. She gave me many good pointers & didn't pressure me to purchase more sessions. I was very satisfied with the end result.

Alison was very knowledgeable, nice and student centered. Her pointers to improve style and speed made a huge impact. She also gave me good advice about nutrition and how to lose weight faster. Overall, Alison is a great swimming coach and I would highly recommend her!

Alison identified my mistakes immediately, then demonstrated the correct skills aided with drills in the water to help me. Alison is also very positive in encouragement and feedback. I would defiantly recommend her for swimmers at any level.

Exactly what I was looking for! I need someone to dissect my strokes and pinpoint things I am not doing properly so that I can apply it during my regular swim session. We ended up swimming 300 yards in 1 hour, but knowing where my areas for development are will help me in the long term.

Alison was excellent with our 3 year old daughter Clover. She kept her focused, and she mad learning fun. Can't wait for the next lesson.

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Coach Alison, helped my daughter prepare for the red cross lifeguard test, specifically observing where my daughter needed work in freestyle and breaststoke to improve her speed and efficiency. My daughter felt very comfortable with Alison and in only 3 lessons I believe we accomplished a lot in style and confidence...and we have some drills to use to continue improving...We highly recommend Coach Alison.

I've known Alison for over 20 years and have had the honor to coach with her. She is very patient, knowledgeable and passionate about what she does. I've witnessed several positive accomplishments from people she coaches and instructs.
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