Swimming coach · Phoenix, AZCoach Shaye
Private Swimming CoachCoach Shaye
Trains in Scottsdale
Works with Elementary, Middle School, High School, Adult
Available: Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri
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Get to know Shaye
Building confident swimmers and strong setters, one lesson at a time.
I've spent over 12 years in the water — as a competitive club and high school swimmer, a lifeguard, a swim instructor, and a dive coach, with a special love for teaching littles as young as 6 months. On land, I bring the same energy as a former starting setter to help volleyball athletes sharpen their skills for club and school competition. Whether your child is taking their first breath underwater or chasing a spot on varsity, I'll meet them where they are and help them build real confidence.
How I can help you improve
For swimmers, I focus on building strong fundamentals first — water comfort, breathing, and stroke technique — before layering in speed and endurance, whether you're a nervous beginner or a competitive swimmer sharpening your form. For volleyball athletes, I draw on my years as a starting setter to help you read the court, improve ball control, and build the decision-making that separates good players from great ones. In both sports, I tailor my coaching to where you are right now, so progress feels steady instead of overwhelming.
A typical training session
Every session starts with a warm-up and a quick check-in, so I know how you're feeling and what to focus on that day. From there, we break skills down into manageable pieces — whether that's a stroke drill in the pool or a setting pattern on the court — with plenty of repetition and real-time feedback. I keep the environment encouraging and patient, especially for younger or newer athletes, while still pushing more advanced athletes toward specific, measurable goals. We'll close with a cool-down and a quick recap of what we worked on and what's next.
Career & accomplishments
12+ years of competitive swimming with club teams and high school, including early training under my grandfather. Was employed as a swim instructor, lifeguard, recreational swim coach, and dive coach over a few years. Specialized experience teaching infants and toddlers (6 months–5 years), adult learn-to-swim, and competitive recreational swimmers. Starting setter for club and high school volleyball teams with many years' experience on the court.
Best coach I ever had
Without question, my grandfather. He was the one who first put me in the water and coached me long before I ever joined a club team. What made him such a great coach wasn't just the technical knowledge, but his patience and the way he made you feel like every small improvement mattered. He never rushed the process, and he always believed in me even when I didn't believe in myself yet. That's the standard I try to hold myself to with every athlete I coach today.
What athletes & parents should know
I take patience and safety seriously, especially with young or new swimmers — I want every athlete to feel comfortable before we push toward bigger goals. I've spent many years around the water and the volleyball court, as both a competitive athlete and an instructor, so I understand what it feels like to be on both sides of the coaching relationship. I'm big on encouragement and clear, step-by-step feedback rather than pressure, and I genuinely celebrate progress at every level, whether that's a first successful float or making a club team. Parents can expect open communication about how their athlete is doing, and athletes can expect a coach who's fully present for every session.
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25% off your 1st lesson
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Then $180/mo for 4 lessons, starting 48 hours after your 1st lesson. Cancel anytime.
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