NEVER HAD A LESSON BEFORE?
WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING?
Clothes (Required):
- Fitting swimsuit (no fancy decorative swimsuits for older kids)
- Goggles your child is comfortable wearing
- Cap if hair is long
- Sunscreen
- A good attitude!
- Cash payment ready (I do not have change)
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Equipment (OPTIONAL, I have my own that kids can borrow):
- Kickboard
- Fins (for swim team prep mostly)
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WHERE CAN I BUY GEAR?
- Swim West Encinitas
120 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas, CA, 92024
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- Big 5 Sporting Goods
(Solana Beach) 949 Lomas Santa Fe Dr.
(Carlsbad) 3239 Camino De Los Coches #102
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-Dicks Sporting Goods
1050 N El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA, 92024
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- Brands Reccomended: Speedo, TYR, Nike
HOW DO I PAY?
I am primarily only accepting exact cash payments, If cash is absolutely unavailable I accept Venmo, Zelle or check. This applies to Swim Lessons & Lifeguarding.
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There are two Bank of America's, Pacific Premier Bank, Wells Fargo, Chase and Navy Federal Credit Union within 5 minutes of my pool.
KIDS LESSON INFORMATION
WATER WINGS? LIFE JACKET?
Please do not bring water wings, lifejacket or anything similar. The goal of swimming lessons is to help your child be safe in situations where they are not protected by a life saving device.
SEMI-PRIVATE WITH KIDS OF DIFFERENT LEVEL?
I cannot teach semi-privates to kids of very different age and level. Kids must be of similar swimming level or else one is going to receive more attention than the other, you will not get your money's worth by doing this.
BABIES/SEPARATION ANXIETY/VERY AFRAID OF WATER
If your child is under 3 years old, has separation anxiety or has a very bad experience with water, I'm going to recommend one or both of the following options: 1) Start with short, 15 minute swim lessons 2) Parent being in water with child & myself
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*My home pool is outdoor, heated and has a well functioning hot tub
MY APPROACH TO LESSONS
On the first lesson day, I do a lot of basic diagnostic activities based on the survey and my own knowledge. If you guys aren't sure what to work on, this is my way of finding a good starting off point. Younger children, I incorporate a lot of play with the skills to help them associate the pool and swimming with positive feelings and fun. Older kids will receive progress reports every couple lessons so they can keep track of their progress and what they need to work on. Every child of all ages will have opportunities to receive prizes out of my prize box at the end of their lessons.
POOL INFORMATION
MY HOME POOL
Pool Address: 7600 Sitio Del Mar, Carlsbad, CA, 92009
My home pool is a heated, outdoor pool that only reaches 5ft at the deepest point, if you are afraid of water, my pool is perfect for obtaining that comfort. My pool also has showers and an outdoor hot tub, it is a community pool so there may be other people there while we are using it.
COMPETITION POOL FOR SWIM TEAM OR JR. GUARD PREP
I require a 25yd pool for this lesson, my home pool is not a competitive 25yd pool. If you wanted these lessons, you would need to provide a pool and seek approval for me to teach. I am in the process of hopefully obtaining permission for another pool.