Professional Swim Lessons By William
About
Hello all!
I've been swimming competitvely for 14 years and have experience in competitive club swimming in Hawai'i and varsity high school swimming. I love working with kids and I love the pool. Please feel free to contact me on instagram @williamyvchen, my number, or email. Thank you.
- Regionals team
- States team
- CIF team
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Specialties
Access to pool
Goals
Comfortable in water
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Student age(s)
Lessons length
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
It usually always begins with an introduction/icebreaker. I love to have a connection with my students before I start with coaching. Throughout the first week, I'll see what needs to be improved on, and what strengths and weaknesses the student has. By the end of the week, we will be officially started!
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I coached as an assistant in club. I swam for my varsity team in highschool as well as club for 12 years.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
1 hour - $25
30 min - $20
Intitial lesson 20 min - $15 (get to know you)
What types of students have you worked with?
I've worked with children who just started swimming to friends in high school who wanted to get into the sport.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
During my senior year of high school, my coach and I set a goal for sub 21 seconds on my 50 free. At one of the biggest tournaments of our year, I swam that 50 free. At first, the time read 22 seconds on my coach's clock. However, as official times came out, I ended up breaking 21 seconds. My coach and I were so excited that he even said it was his most memorable coaching memory of all time. It was an exhilarating experience of satisfaction and happiness that I wish every person would experience.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
I would say look for a coach that cares about your progress instead of accolades. Failure should be acceptable and to some extent, should be encouraged. Improvement should be built on and success should be celebrated.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
What are your goals? How long do you plan on swimming? What is your dedication to this sport? Trying it out? Trying to improve so that you make your schools varsity team later? Is this the right sport for me?