02/13/2025
Meet Coach Joe: Transforming Swimmers, Building ConfidenceCoach Joe brings a lifetime of experience, passion, and expertise to Total Body Submersion, helping swimmers of all levels develop essential water skills, overcome fear, and achieve their goals.A Lifelong Commitment to Water Safety & Excellence • Early Beginnings: Coach Joe started his journey as a lifeguard in high school, where he quickly discovered his passion for teaching swim lessons in the City of Jackson pools. • Refined Teaching Skills: In 2005, he joined the Flowood YMCA, just weeks before Hurricane Katrina, and honed his instructional techniques under the mentorship of Ellen Noble and Alicia Smith. • Competitive Swimming Expertise: Recruited by the Sunkist Swim Team, he developed young athletes, learning the intricate rules of competitive swimming and preparing swimmers for the next level. • Leadership & Coaching Success: As part of the PEAQ Swim Team, he advanced from instructor to Head Coach, leading swimmers to qualify for state championships—many for the first time in their careers.Resilience & Private CoachingWhen COVID-19 forced the swim team’s closure, Coach Joe’s reputation for transforming swimmers led to high-demand private lessons, helping individuals refine their skills despite the pandemic’s challenges.Now at Total Body SubmersionToday, Coach Joe is proud to bring his decades of experience to Total Body Submersion, working alongside Kiana Pauline to make swimming accessible, safe, and empowering for all. His mission is simple: help every swimmer—whether a beginner or competitor—gain confidence, master techniques, and develop a lifelong love for the water.🚀 Train with Coach Joe & Take Your Swimming to the Next Level!Now accepting new students for private, group, and competitive swim training.📍 Locations: Byram #📞 Contact: Kiana Pauline | Total Body SubmersionLet’s make waves together #! 🌊💦