Book Private Swimming Lessons with Coach David
Old school experience for new school success
Old school experience for new school success
With over 30 years of swimming experience and continued study of the sport throughout, my passion for this sport shines. From any age and any level making and achieving goals is only surpassed by my desire to foster the same passion in my students.
Nashville, TN
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Get to know Coach David
About Me:
I have swam in the USA swimming environment since I was 8. In my teens I achieved annual success at Junior Olympics culminating in back to back gold in 500 free and 100 fly as a teen. From there zones and beyond were annual trips and YMCA nationals became biannual adventures.
How I can help you improve your game:
I have experienced the highs and lows of national competition. Beyond technique and my depth of knowledge to share the mental toughness needed and self care needed is what I teach to help bring any student to their peak and higher.
What a typical training session looks like with me:
This all depends on the student and what they have as a goal. I build training sessions around a students ability and goals so they can reach their potential. Every athlete is different so it's hard to say what typical might be. I keep things fun, informative and goal oriented.
Career summary and accomplishments:
I began giving lessons at age 16. Played the roll of assistant coach for many years for my summer teams. I officially became a US swim coach around 2016 and have head coached for Apex swim club, assistant coached for Lifetime fitness and now look on to coaching for you.
Best coach I ever had:
Jeff Lowe, hands down my best coach ever. As a student with ADHD, he not only taught me how to swim fast but taught me about life, self care and most importantly discipline that would help me as an adult. There is more to coaching than what students do in the water and he was a role model and mentor through the teen years all kids can struggle with.
What athletes and parents should know about me:
My passion for this sport runs deep. I have made it a point to learn from every coach I have swam for and worked along side of. I have had the opportunity to rub elbows with coaches who have coached Olympians. I once wanted to be an Olympian myself and along that journey I learned everything it takes to succeed at the highest level. I only hope to pass what I learned on to another generation and hope they too can love the pool like I have for over 30 years.
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