Book Lessons with Coach Emily
Former DIII NCAA swimmer with a passion for coaching at a variety of levels
I love any opportunity to help others achieve their potential in swimming. Seeing hard work pay off is one of the most rewarding experiences. As a coach I believe it is important to master technique with a balance of endurance, to ensure that as yardage and intensity increase, you are swimming the most efficient stroke, without compromising form and technique. Positivity and mindset are at the forefront of my training and coaching, because I know that a happy swimmer is a fast swimmer, and your mind is incredibly powerful in both training and competing. Communication and openness to feedback help make sure I am meeting my athletes’ needs and that they are benefiting as much as possible from their training. As a swimmer for 20 years, I have experience competing from the summer swim club level all the way to the NCAA. I spent 10 years competing in the USA Swim league, 4 years competing in the MHSAA at Grand Rapids Catholic Central, and 4 years competing at the NCAA level through Albion College. Additionally, I have experience swimming open water in triathlons and the NCAA open water 5K. During my time as an athlete, I spent several years coaching and teaching swim lessons at both the club level as a USA Swimming coach and a summer club recreational league, as well as private lessons for a range of levels.
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Get to know Coach Emily
About Me:
I grew up swimming my whole life and since retiring from competing, I have been eager to stay involved in the sport to help others have a positive experience in the sport.
How I can help you improve your game:
Through clear communication and a commitment to your goals, I can guide development through a balance of technique work and endurance and power training.
What a typical training session looks like with me:
Most training sessions will begin with a warm up into drill work and then either a focus on power and sprinting sets or endurance-focused sets. I am available for remote coaching or in person if located in West Michigan.
Career summary and accomplishments:
NCAA relay qualifier
MIAA All Conference Honors
MHSAA All State Honors
MHSAA All Conference Honors
Best coach I ever had:
The best coach I ever had invested in me as a person on and off the pool deck, supported me through creating a positive atmosphere on deck which allowed push myself in new ways and try new events. They listen and are receptive to how I am feeling about my training and what I want to accomplish, and they kept my goals at the forefront of my training reminding me everyday that I was capable of achieving them.
What athletes and parents should know about me:
I work full time during the week but am available weekday evenings or most weekends. I am happy to provide in person coaching if local to West Michigan or I can provide remote training plans and sessions.
Weekly Availability
Monday
10:00 pm - 12:30 am
Tuesday
10:00 pm - 12:00 am
Wednesday
10:00 pm - 12:30 am
Thursday
10:00 pm - 12:00 am
Friday
Unavailable
Saturday
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Sunday
3:00 pm - 5:15 pm
This is only general availability - more times may be available when booking!
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