I run my programs on a quarterly schedule, weekly lessons available September through May and summer specific crash course lessons available June through August. Inquire now for more details and availability.
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School Season Pricing (September–May)
• $70 (+ tax) per 30-minute private lesson
Peak Season Pricing (June–August)
• $75 (+ tax) per 30-minute private lesson
• Ages 2+ only
• All lessons are private, one-on-one instruction
• 30-minute lessons
• Lesson Formats:
Weekly lessons (1x per week)
Single lessons (based on availability)
• Scheduling:
Monday through Friday availability
3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
• Families with multiple children may alternate swimmers in the same private lesson time slot weekly or monthly
• Commitment:
A 3-month commitment is recommended to see progress, with a maximum of 9 consecutive months allowed
• Billing:
Weekly lessons are charged monthly on the 1st of each month for all upcoming lessons. Please inquire for full policy details.
Single lessons are booked individually and payment is due in full at the time of booking. Payment is required in full per 30-minute lesson.
• Seasonal Availability:
Weekly and single lessons are offered September through May.
Lessons pause June–August, when intensive crash courses are offered instead.
• Seasonal Afternoon Availability (Apr–Sept, 2–5 PM):
During these hours, the pool may be shared with another instructor. Each instructor teaches their own private lesson with their own swimmer in the pool at the same time.
This option works well for most swimmers. However, very young children, swimmers with special needs, or those who benefit from a quieter, low-distraction environment may prefer booking after 5:00 PM or reaching out directly to determine the best plan.
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• 4-, 5-, 6-, or 8-consecutive-day intensive private swim lessons
• All private, one-on-one lessons
• Ages: 2 and up
• Seasonal Availability: June through August
Typically offered during school breaks, summer weeks, and holiday weeks, with occasional early afternoon availability throughout the year.
• Lesson Options:
4 consecutive days
5 consecutive days
6 consecutive days (3 days one week + 3 days the following week)
8 consecutive days (4 days one week + 4 days the following week)
• Location Options:
Our warm indoor Coeur d’Alene pool
Heated outdoor host pool locations in Coeur d’Alene, Post Falls, and Liberty Lake, WA (summer season only)
Crash Course Pricing
School Season Pricing (September–May)
• $280 (+ tax) for a 4-day crash course
• $350 (+ tax) for a 5-day crash course
• $420 (+ tax) for a 6-day crash course
• $560 (+ tax) for an 8-day crash course
Peak Season Pricing (June–August)
• $300 (+ tax) for a 4-day crash course
• $375 (+ tax) for a 5-day crash course
• $450 (+ tax) for a 6-day crash course
• $600 (+ tax) for an 8-day crash course
• Payment:
Payment for the full crash course is due upfront at the time of booking.
• Seasonal Afternoon Availability (Apr–Sept, 2–5 PM):
During these hours, the pool may be shared with another instructor. Each instructor teaches their own private lesson with their own swimmer in the pool at the same time.
This option works well for most swimmers. However, very young children, swimmers with special needs, or those who benefit from a quieter, low-distraction environment may prefer booking after 5:00 PM or reaching out directly to determine the best plan.
• No waiting list
• First come, first serve when booking opens (spots go fast!)
• Clients must reach out directly to inquire about availability and are encouraged to check Instagram for upcoming availability drops and lesson releases.
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All lessons are private, one-on-one instruction
• Swimmers must be 13+ years old
Lesson Pricing
School Season Pricing (September–May)
• $70 (+ tax) — 30 minutes
• $120 (+ tax) — 50 minutes
Peak Season Pricing (June–August)
• $75 (+ tax) — 30 minutes
• $150 (+ tax) — 50 minutes
• Scheduling:
Lessons offered Monday–Thursday only
30-minute lessons available 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
50-minute lessons available 7:00 PM – 7:50 PM
• Season:
September–May (no lessons June–August)
• Lesson Formats:
Single lessons or weekly lessons
• Billing & Payment:
Adult and teen lessons may be booked either as single lessons or as part of a weekly lesson plan.
Weekly lesson plans are charged monthly on the 1st of each month for all upcoming lessons. Pricing is based on the lesson duration selected (either 30-minute or 50-minute lessons).
Single lessons are booked individually, and payment is required in full upfront per lesson.
• Great for swimmers who want to:
Learn to swim, overcome fear, improve technique, or train for triathlons/fitness swimming.
• Adult swimmers are encouraged to reach out directly to discuss the best lesson plan.
Find out what lesson is best for you,
schedule a time to chat today.
With over 16 years of coaching experience, I help swimmers of all ages become safe, confident, and competent in their swim skills. From young children learning to swim for the first time to adults improving their technique and athletes training for competition, my passion is helping every swimmer grow stronger and more skilled in the water.
Before diving into my swimming background, I want to address one of the most noticeable things about me. As you may have noticed, I am bald. I have a rare autoimmune disorder called Alopecia Universalis, which causes all of my hair to fall out. While this condition is neither life-threatening nor contagious, it has had a significant impact on my life and helped shape me into the person I am today.
Swimming and fitness played a huge role in helping me regain confidence and reminding me that I am capable of doing hard things and overcoming challenges.
My swimming journey began at age 11 when I started teaching swim lessons through Swim America, a program run by my childhood swim team in Fredericksburg, Texas. As both a competitive swimmer and young instructor, I was fortunate to be mentored by my coach, who has over 30 years of experience teaching swim lessons, coaching age-group swim teams, and leading masters swimming. His mentorship helped inspire my passion for teaching children and adults the life-saving skill of swimming and building confidence in the water.
In 2021, I moved back to North Idaho, where I was born. After returning to Coeur d’Alene, I worked at a large franchise swim school, where I gained experience with a variety of teaching programs and expanded my skills as an instructor.
Around the same time, I pursued a career in fitness. In 2022, I earned my NASM Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) and CrossFit Level 1 certifications and began coaching adult and teen group fitness classes at a local gym. Coaching in both swimming and fitness strengthened my passion for helping people grow stronger, more confident, and capable.
In the spring of 2023, I launched Swim4Life Swim Academy, offering personalized swim lessons for swimmers of all ages and skill levels. My goal is to help each student become a safe, strong, and confident swimmer while developing water safety skills that will last a lifetime.
When I’m not teaching, you’ll usually find me outdoors hiking, paddle boarding, camping, or exploring the mountains around North Idaho. I also participate in one or two long open-water swim events each year. Fitness is another big part of my life, and when I’m not in the pool, I’m usually training at my CrossFit gym or competing in local CrossFit competitions.
Teaching swimming isn’t just a job for me—it’s truly something I love. I feel incredibly grateful to share my passion for swimming and water safety with families in our community.
