Years of swim coaching experience
5 years
Strongest area of swim coaching
I specialize in all strokes; I believe my strongest area in coaching is with the more advanced swimmers who need work on technique and learning to more difficult strokes like butterfly and breaststroke.
List all aquatics certifications
American Red Cross Lifeguard/First Aid/CPR/AED, Jeff Ellis Swim instructor
Swim Coaching Experiences
Group lessons at Shepard high school for four years all levels of swimming from parent tot to swim team, Private swim lessons for Moraine Valley Fitness and Recreation Center, Substitute for Group Swim Lessons at Moraine Valley Fitness and Recreation Center
Mention any swimming achievements
I have been competitive swimmer for 11 years, Illinois Regional Champion swimmer, All Conference in high school.
What is your coaching style
Very technical, I enjoy coaching the swimmers as if they were to later join a swim team.
What is your philosophy/motto
If your mind tells your body to stop, it will stop. Train your mind first and work your body to it.