Emily W.

14 Year USA/YMCA Swim Coach, currently certified Level Two with CPR/AED, first aid/safety training for swim coaches, background check, aed, concussion training and lifesaving.

20 Years experience teaching/coaching ages 6 months to 80 years. Specialized in coaching competitive swimmers ages 8-12.

I swam from 6 to 18 competitevely year round. I was a Varsity swimmer, but I don't have any lofty achievements to put here. I was a talented kid who got burnt out and didn't reach her potential. As frustrating as that is, it taught me a lot. And I think it makes me a better coach.

This varies a great deal. For a first session I'd want to identify how an athlete learns, what their goals are, what they have been doing and potential challenges.

A second session would consist of a warm up, drill work, aerobic work and skill work at a level befitting the athletes level and needs.

I correct technique during all work areas. We do not practice mistakes.

Equipment may include toys, kick board, noodle, paddles and fins

The age group, skill level and goals of the athlete would highly influence the specific work. I am more than happy to be in the water with any level of swimmer as needed.

I stress technique. There's a lot of tricks and tools to being a swimmer. Things that must be learned to excell. That being said, you must strive to swim further each practice as well.