Skiing and Swimming go together like….

Skiing and Swimming go together like….

It’s been a while since I have posted here. Mostly because when I haven’t been teaching or swimming, I’ve been doing a lot of this: I am no ski expert. In fact, far from it. This year, however, I’ve skied more than in any previous season. Aspen, Beaver Creek, Vermont, Massachusetts. I’ve skied deep power … Continue reading

This week at Swimcrest.

This week at Swimcrest.

Day swimming. Night swimming, Glow sticks. Rolling in the snow and THEN swimming. Lessons. Training. Working. And more swimming. But most of all, fun.

Just saying Hi.

Just saying Hi.

I got this treasure in the mail a few weeks ago. It still makes me smile when I look at it.

Kyle – My Swim Hero of the week

Kyle – My Swim Hero of the week

Today requires a special appreciation of one of my fantastic students. Just over one year ago, Kyle came to me for the first time. 11-years-old, he was at the point where it felt REALLY important to learn to swim. And yet at that age, it’s a hard thing to do. Your friends can swim, your … Continue reading

This is why I teach.

Last night, after 4 hours of lessons in a row and seeing a new student for the first time, I got an email that absolutely made my day. It was my first time with a student who has been on a local swim team for the last two seasons and who has been feeling a … Continue reading