Laura Geoghegan Swimming Instructor

Generally my approach with adult learners is to slow you down and help you get more of a sense of balance and ease in the water. You will not enjoy swimming if you have tension in your body and following try to strain your body to get from A-B. There is alot to be said for a light loose floating body with a constant trickle of bubbles from nose/mouth. After this essential ground work learning should be a piece of cake!!!

With children, getting comfortable with face submerged with some watering-can fun and submerged toys often helps build a real love of the water. Of course each child is very unique and progresses at their own level regardless of age. Enough cannot be said for practice/fun sessions between lessons especially in the early stages of learning. One to one lessons can play an important role in building confidence. Progress through the various depths is at the childs own pace.