FAQ
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When Do You Take New Student Inquiries?
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I open New Student Inquiries in January for the upcoming swim season. Since my schedule fills up quickly, I recommend reaching out in January to be considered for the peak season, which runs from March through October.
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What Months Do You Offer Lessons?
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I start new students in Basic Training with heated pools from late February through April. For non-heated pools, lessons begin as early as May and continue through October. The last start date for Basic Training is in October for heated pools and late August for non-heated pools.
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Year-round, I provide Maintenance Lessons and Stroke Lessons for students with heated pools. Additionally, I offer Breath Control & Ocean Confidence Training Sundays as Fletcher High School.
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What is Your Travel Range for New Students?
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I provide lessons in Jacksonville Beach south of Beach Blvd, Ponte Vedra Beach as far south as Corona Rd, and specific sections of San Pablo Pkwy directly off JTB. Due to the demands of travel and ensuring consistent, high-quality service, I am not accepting new students outside of this range. If you're unsure whether your location is within my travel range, please refer to the map provided.
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Over the past seven years as a mobile swim instructor, my travel range has become more focused to better manage my availability and provide a complete service to my students. While I continue to work with former students who are outside my updated range, I’m unable to accept new students in those areas. Thank you for understanding!
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Where Do You Teach Lessons?
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I am a mobile swim instructor and exclusively teach in private home pools within my designated Travel Range. I do not have my own pool and am unable to offer lessons at community pools or clubs.
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What Days and Times Do You Offer Lessons?
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I offer swim lessons Monday through Friday, with availability from 9:00 AM to 6:30 PM.
On Sundays, I rent space at Fletcher High School for Breath Control & Ocean Confidence Training, available from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM during May through September and extended hours from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM during October through April.
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Who Are You Certified By?
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I am certified by Safety First PediAquatics (SFPA). In February 2020, I completed a comprehensive 4-week training course led by Becky Bond, the owner and lead instructor of SFPA, in St. Cloud, Florida.
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Each winter, I return to Becky’s facility for continued education and training, ensuring that I stay up-to-date and provide the highest quality instruction for my students.
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Why 10 Minute Lessons?
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The average attention span of a child is about 10 minutes, making this duration ideal for focused and effective learning. During these short yet impactful lessons, your child will consistently practice and repeat essential skills, including swimming to various targets, floating, and the swim-float-swim sequence.
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Repetition is key to mastering these techniques, especially for young learners. By keeping lessons brief, I ensure your child stays engaged, avoids fatigue, and maintains proper form without developing bad habits.
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What Age Do You Start Basic Training?
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I begin teaching Basic Training to children as young as 10 months old, once their motor skills are well-developed, making them ready to start learning how to swim.
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What Happens After My Child Completes Basic Training?
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Once your child finishes Basic Training, I recommend continuing with weekly Maintenance or Stroke Lessons. These lessons are a great way to keep their skills sharp, build on what they’ve learned, and help them grow even more confident in the water.
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My Child Has Taken Another Swim-Float-Swim Program. Where Do They Start in Your Program?
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It all depends on your child’s age and current skill level when we begin. Most students will start with Basic Training, while more advanced swimmers may begin with a 2-week Refresher. I tailor the lessons to meet their individual needs, ensuring they’re ready before moving on to weekly Maintenance or Stroke Lessons.
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Can My Child Start in Weekly Stroke Lessons?
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If your child is 6 or older and can confidently swim-float-swim across the pool, they can begin with 1–2 stroke lessons per week to develop proper strokes and prepare for swim team. However, if your child is a beginner, even if they are older, they will start with Basic Training to build a strong foundation in swim and safety skills.
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Every student progresses to stroke lessons when they are developmentally ready, ensuring they have the skills and confidence needed to succeed.
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Do You Offer Adult Swim Lessons?
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At this time, I do not offer swim lessons for adults due to availability constraints.
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