Suzanne Harmatz - Swim Coach

08/01/2026

Busy day ahead! 🌞🏊‍♀️

The swim bags are packed, the equipment is ready, and the weather is finally looking good!

Looking forward to another day helping swimmers of all ages build confidence, skills, technique, and true water safety.

See you all at the pool! 💙

07/31/2026

🌦️ Calling all Florida swim teachers...

Serious question... what weather app do you trust the most? 🤷‍♀️📱

I think I currently have about six weather apps open, and every single one is telling me something different! 😂

Trying to decide whether tomorrow's lessons are on or off has become an Olympic event.
So... what's your goto app?

👇 Drop your favorite weather app below! I'd love to know.

07/31/2026

07/31/2026

📝 Note to Self...
Charge both Garmin watches tonight! 🔋⌚
Owning two Garmin watches seemed like a great idea... until they both decide they need charging at the same time! 😂
One is always ready for swim lessons... unless I forget to put it on the charger! 🤦‍♀️
Please tell me I'm not the only one who has a love-hate relationship with charging devices! 😅

07/31/2026

🌤️ Saturday Swim Lessons Update – Rotonda West & East Englewood 🏊‍♀️💦

As of now, Saturday's lesson schedule remains the same for Rotonda West and East Englewood.

I'm hoping to wake up tomorrow to a completely different forecast than the one I am currently seeing!

I think I currently have every weather app known to mankind open... and somehow they all have a different opinion! 😂🌦️📱📱📱

I'll continue monitoring conditions and will keep everyone updated if anything changes.

Here's hoping Mother Nature decides to cooperate so we can make a splash! 💙🏊‍♀️

07/30/2026

Learning to swim is about understanding, not just copying.

From a very young age, my swimmers learn why body position matters, how to feel the water, and how small adjustments make floating easier and swimming more efficient.

When children understand what their bodies are doing in the water, they build confidence, independence, and skills that last a lifetime.

Proper technique is an important layer of true water safety.

07/30/2026

This drill reinforces correct head and body position during the breath. Maintaining good alignment through the water reduces unnecessary rotation, creating a smoother, more efficient front crawl.

Every drill has a purpose.

Proper technique is an important layer of true water safety.

07/30/2026

This is the contrasting activity at the end of one of my lessons. My swimmer practises a safe jump, rolls onto their back, regains control, and swims confidently back to the pool edge.
Goggles are intentionally removed so children learn to orientate themselves and build confidence without relying on them.
Every lesson builds another layer of confidence, skill, technique, and true water safety.

07/29/2026

Good afternoon South Gulf Cove swimmers! 🌦️

Your regular lesson time confirmations for tomorrow will be sent out as soon as possible.

At the moment, all lessons remain tentative due to the weather forecast.

As we all know, Florida weather can change very quickly, so I will continue to monitor conditions and confirm lessons as soon as I have a clearer picture.

Online coaching is coming soon! 🌍🏊‍♀️

Whether you're learning to swim, looking to improve your technique, preparing for a triathlon, or would like a professional video analysis of your stroke, my online coaching will allow me to work with swimmers anywhere in the world. Sessions will be personalised to your goals, with expert feedback, technique corrections, practice plans, and ongoing support.
If you'd like to join the waiting list, please send me a private message.

Thank you for your patience and understanding! 😊

07/28/2026

In this lesson, my young swimmer completes the first length using a float to reinforce body position, balance, and efficient front crawl technique.
On the second length, the float is removed as those same skills are transferred into independent swimming with controlled bilateral breathing.
Every activity has a purpose. Strong technical foundations build confident, capable swimmers, but swimming ability is just one of the many layers of true water safety.