About
With over 20 years of experience as a swim coach, instructor, and former NCAA Division I athlete, I specialize in teaching adults and older youth (ages 8+) how to swim with confidence, efficiency, and purpose. My background includes competitive swimming from middle school through college, classroom teaching, and years of coaching individuals preparing for military swim tests, lifeguard certification, public safety roles, and SCUBA diving.
I focus on working with serious swimmers—those who are committed to learning and showing up. Whether you’re starting from scratch, overcoming fear of the water, refining your technique for lap swimming, or training for a fitness goal or career requirement, I tailor each session to help you progress efficiently and confidently.
Most of my clients are adults—some have never learned to swim, others are returning to the water after years away, and many are preparing for high-stakes assessments. I bring a calm, structured, and encouraging approach that gets results without wasting your time.
I do occasionally work with children ages 8 and up, but my focus is on clients who are ready to put in the effort and take their water skills seriously.
Specialties
Access to pool
Goals
Comfortable in water
Experience level
Student age(s)
Lessons length
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Frequently asked questions
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Learned to swim at 5 years old.
Competitive swimmer from 11 - 22 years old.
Lifeguard from 16 - 26 years old.
Swim Instructor from age 19 to present.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
Sport Fit Bowie Location (Jan-May)
Indoor Pool
30 Minute Private lessons:
Member Rate: $50/lesson
Non-Member Rate: $70/lesson
Laurel, MD Location (June-Aug)
Outdoor Pool
50 minute lessons
$85/hr - Individual Swimming Lessons
$150/hr - 2 Swimmers per lesson
10% discount when purchasing ten lessons up front.
What types of students have you worked with?
I've worked with students ages 3 to 70. I've worked at the YMCA, Kidsfirst, Goldfish, and other places that provide lessons. In my experience and opinion, if you want to learn quickly, private lessons -2 to 3 lessons per week- are the way to go.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
Are you looking to learn to swim, or to get better with your swimming skills?
Are you comfortable in the water?
Are you afraid/anxious when putting your face/head underwater?