Precision Swim Academy

08/24/2026

06/30/2026

This adorable little fishy just turned 3 years old, and while this may look like she’s simply diving down to grab toys, this exercise is so much bigger than that. 💙

Did you know that drowning is the leading cause of death for children ages 1–4 in the United States? That’s exactly why we spend so much time building these foundational skills.
Picking up toys from the bottom of the pool isn’t just a fun game—it helps strengthen powerful kicks, improve breath control, and build confidence underwater. Those strong kicks are what help a child get back to the surface if they unexpectedly fall into the water.

My goal is to help every child learn how to:
💦 Return to the surface.
💦 Roll onto their back or tread water to breathe.
💦 Stay calm and identify the closest wall or exit.
💦 Swim to safety and get out independently.

This exercise is also a great opportunity to practice relying on strong kicks when arm strokes aren’t as effective. The stronger those kicks become, the better prepared a child is to move through the water and reach safety.
Every activity we do has a purpose. It may look like we’re just playing games, but every toy retrieved, every kick, and every breath is helping build confidence, muscle memory, and life-saving skills.

Because when it comes to water safety, I’m not just teaching children how to swim— I’m giving them the skills that could one day save their life. 🩵

06/17/2026

And that’s how we survival swim! 🌊👏
Just 3 lessons in and look at that progress! 💙
This little swimmer is already building confidence, learning essential water safety skills, and making huge strides toward independence in the water. 🏊🏼‍♂️
Next lesson: ROLLS! 🔄✨
One step closer to becoming safer and more confident around water.

06/08/2026

🚨 Puddle Jumpers 🚨

I know puddle jumpers are popular and can seem like a great safety tool, but as a swim instructor, I want to share why they can actually create dangerous habits in the water.

Puddle jumpers keep children in a vertical, head-up position—the exact opposite of the body position needed for safe, efficient swimming. They also keep a child’s face comfortably above the water at all times, which can create a false sense of security and make it much more difficult to learn proper swimming skills later on.

Learning to swim requires children to become comfortable with their faces in the water, holding their breath, blowing bubbles, and learning how their body moves through the water. When a child spends most of their pool time in a puddle jumper, they often resist putting their face in the water because they’ve never had to. This can make the transition to independent swimming more challenging and slow the development of essential water safety skills.

Over time, children can become dependent on the flotation device and develop confidence in their abilities that doesn’t match their actual swimming skills. When the puddle jumper is removed, many children instinctively return to the same upright position they’ve practiced for hours. Unfortunately, this position makes it much harder to float, swim, or recover if they end up in the water unexpectedly.

Some of the biggest concerns with puddle jumpers include:

⚠️ Promoting an unsafe vertical swimming position
⚠️ Keeping the face out of the water and discouraging proper swim development
⚠️ Creating dependence on flotation devices
⚠️ Giving children a false sense of security around water
⚠️ Delaying the development of real water survival skills
⚠️ Increasing the risk of drowning when the device isn’t being worn

Nothing replaces active adult supervision and proper swim lessons. Teaching children how to float, safely submerge their face, control their breathing, tread water, and swim to the wall gives them real lifesaving skills that can protect them when accidents happen.

Water safety isn’t about making kids feel safe—it’s about helping them develop the skills to be safe. 💙🏊‍♀️

06/07/2026

✨ 3 lessons. That's all it took! ✨
Just a few days ago, we were building confidence and learning the fundamentals of water safety. Now we're floating independently, treading water, and survival swimming to the wall with confidence! 🏊‍♀️💙
These lifesaving skills are the foundation of every strong swimmer. Before we move on to refining strokes and advanced techniques, we focus on mastering the skills that help keep us safe in the water.
I couldn't be prouder of how hard this little fishy has worked and how much progress she’s made in such a short time!

06/02/2026

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As a former lifeguard who has pulled far too many drowning children from the water, and now a mom of four, I need to say this:

🚨 Puddle jumpers are NOT life jackets. 🚨

Puddle jumpers are designed to keep a child upright or face-forward in the water. A properly fitted life jacket is designed to help turn a child onto their back and keep their airway above the water if they unexpectedly fall in or become unconscious.

Puddle jumpers can be a useful tool during SUPERVISED swimming but “supervised” means an adult is in the water and within arm’s reach of the child at all times.

They are not a drowning prevention device.

Please don’t assume that because your child can float in a puddle jumper, they’re safe around water. Drowning is often silent, fast, and happens when we least expect it.

Water safety starts with layers of protection: active supervision, barriers, swimming lessons, and properly fitted life jackets when needed.

05/21/2026

I’m almost completely booked up for the summer, and I just wanted to say thank you to everyone for all the support, shares, referrals, and trust in me as your swim instructor. 💙

I’m so grateful for each family that’s chosen to work with me this season! Watching these swimmers grow in confidence and skill has been such a rewarding experience.

I only have a few spots left, so if you’ve been thinking about signing up for lessons, now’s the time to reach out! ☀️🏊‍♀️

05/20/2026

Two lessons in and this little fish is already floating independently, rolling to her back to breathe, and now we’re starting freestyle techniques! So proud of her progress already 🩵🏊‍♀️

05/13/2026

🌊 THANK YOU SO MUCH! 🌊

I’m incredibly grateful for all the families who signed up for swim lessons this summer! Your support means so much, and I’m excited for another fun and successful season in the water. ☀️🏊‍♀️

Summer availability is almost completely booked, and I truly appreciate everyone’s patience and flexibility with all the crazy weather and rescheduling lately. I can’t wait to keep helping your swimmers build confidence, safety skills, and have fun this summer! 💙

If you’re still hoping to get on the schedule, feel free to reach out soon to check remaining availability and waitlist options!