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About
Coach Walker:
I deliver a full-range swim coaching experience designed to meet families where they are—whether you’re introducing a four-month-old to the water for the first time or supporting a confident teen or adult looking to level up their stroke work. My signature approach blends safety, confidence, and fun into every session, creating a learning environment where swimmers feel supported and excited to grow.
I’m fully certified in First Aid, CPR, Lifeguarding, and Lifeguard Instruction, so parents can trust that every session is built on a strong safety foundation. For new swimmers, I primarily teach the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim curriculum to help children become water-safe and comfortable at their own pace.
For older swimmers (15+) and anyone who has mastered Level 4 skills or higher, I roll out a specialized competitive-style training track focused on stronger technique, endurance building, and skill refinement.
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Overview
Hired 25 times
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6 years in business
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2023
2021
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Student experience level
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I travel to my customers
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Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, responsiveness, and work quality.
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Alan I.
Jul 4, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack
Coach Martin is a wonderful swim instructor to our two children--one of whom has special needs. We have seen immense progress in the short time they have been taking lessons. Coach Martin is prompt, professional, and super communicative. He works great with kids and people of all ages. I highly recommend Coach Martin for all your privateswimlesson needs.
Details: Young child (18 months - 5 years old) • Beginner • Comfortable in water • Improve swimming technique • Become more comfortable in water • Learn basic strokes • Yes, a pool at my home • 30 minutes • My home, venue, etc.
Private Swim Lessons
Carla C.
Jul 6, 2021
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Hired on Thumbtack
Coach Martin is teaching our boys how to swim and what a difference a few lessons make! He's on time, takes time to learn about each of the boys, and they've shown amazing progress. Can't wait to see what lesson 8 looks like!
Details: Young child (18 months - 5 years old) • Beginner • Comfortable in water • Become more comfortable in water • Learn basic strokes • Yes, a pool at my home • 30 minutes • My home, venue, etc.
Private Swim Lessons
Andrea d.
Oct 22, 2020
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Hired on Thumbtack
My 22 month old son’s first session with Coach Martin was great . My son felt very comfortable with him right away . I loved the way coach Martin approaches the swimminglessons . We are for sure signing in with him to teach our son to swim .
Details: Young child (18 months - 5 years old) • No experience • Comfortable in water • Become more comfortable in water • Yes, a pool that allows private lessons • 45 minutes • My home, venue, etc. • At the pro’s location
Private Swim Lessons
Maryam A.
Jun 23, 2022
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Hired on Thumbtack
Coach Martin is literally such a huge gift to our boys! He just knows how to get kids interested and feeling safe and completely ready. Our 3 year old started out really nervous but he got him in and laughing and giggling constantly with such creative methods and checking in with him. Our 6 year old has made such huge strides in so few lessons and he keeps asking for more. Their 5 year old cousin is also swimming with Coach and he raves about his lessons! They love Coach Martin!
Coach Martin is extremely knowledgeable. He has so many varied strategies that keeps kids consistently learning and engaged. He has a great sense of humor with the kids while also being serious about teaching them swim safety. He is very punctual and professional and communicative. I really cannot recommend him enough in every single aspect! We are a grateful for him!!!
We recommend him 100000%!
Details: Young child (18 months - 5 years old) • Beginner • Comfortable in water • Become more comfortable in water • Learn basic strokes • Improve swimming technique • Yes, a pool that allows private lessons • 30 minutes • My home, venue, etc.
Private Swim Lessons
Lisa S.
Sep 15, 2020
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Hired on Thumbtack
Very patient and skilled in working with a new young swimmer. My granddaughter was afraid to put her face in the water but with patience and gentle encouragement from Coach Martin she finally did it and now she loves going under water. I would recommend Coach Martin for any young child who is learning to swim.
Details: Young child (18 months - 5 years old) • No experience • Comfortable in water • Improve swimming technique • Yes, a pool at my home • 45 minutes • My home, venue, etc.
Private Swim Lessons
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FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Everything included in pricing.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Getting a feel for where their water comfortability is
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Water Saftey Instructor
American Red Cross Life Guard