LongFin Swim & Yoga
LongFin Swim & Yoga

LongFin Swim & Yoga

$85
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It’s free, with no obligation to book

Introduction: Having coached and been in many swim teams as well as taught for almost 10 years, I inspire my work from my athletic background of decades of competing and being surrounded by Olympic and world class athletes. I adapt traditional rules of swimming with my own eurekas and ahaha moments I had in my 40 years of swimming and share with the student. My goal is to unveil in each student the hidden teacher within so that the student does not blindly and robotically follow instructions but find the instructions that best fit them. By having them experience and experiment various scenarios or drills on their own, they truly find the connection with their anatomy, body mechanics, the water and their why ( swimming happily facilitates learning). Only then the student will truthfully anchor the techniques via muscle memory and make swim movements a new and desirable reflex. This Swim 3.0 version: the foundations of the sport while remaining fun and challenging! I do that by using games, along with land exercises like yoga for flexibility and pilates for core and cross breeding swim drills from water polo for conditioning and underwater hockey for lung capacity improvement.
Overview

Hired 80 times

Serves San Francisco, CA

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1 employee

9 years in business

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This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, Square cash app, Venmo, and Zelle.

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2016

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Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.

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Ira S.
Jul 29, 2023
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Veronique is kind, knowledgeable, funny, and encouraging. I am so grateful for the exceptional training and guidance I received during our sessions. From the moment I stepped into the pool, Veronique's passion and dedication for teaching swimming was evident. Her enthusiasm is contagious, making each lesson a fun and motivating experience. We have only had 3 sessions so far, but I am already feeling very confident and will continue going to her until I reach my goals. The lessons have a good variety of techniques that you learn, thereby making them very engaging and enjoyable. What sets Veronique apart is her personalized approach to teaching. She takes the time to understand my unique needs and goals, tailoring the lessons to suit my abilities and learning style. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced swimmer, she will undoubtedly help you reach your goals and instill in you a lifelong love for swimming.

Details: Adult (18 or older) • No experience • Comfortable in water • Learn basic strokes • Become more comfortable in water • Yes, a pool at my home • 45 minutes • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

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Leena P.
Aug 6, 2023
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Veronique is an excellent teacher! She understand the technique and adjusts for student’s ability. She’s always on time and responsive.

Details: Adult (18 or older) • Beginner • Comfortable in water • Learn basic strokes • Become more 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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Eva D.
Jun 20, 2023
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Veronique is a great swimming instructor. She's punctual and professional. I have two very different personalities kids, and she was able to adapt to their different needs and temperaments for the lesson plan. We look forward to seeing her in the future lessons!

Details: Youth (6 - 12 years old) • Beginner • Comfortable in water • Learn basic strokes • Improve swimming technique • Yes, a pool that allows private lessons • 60 minutes • My home, venue, etc.

LongFin Swim & Yoga's reply
Thank you Eva and I appreciate the pic! If you have more lesson teachings pics would you mind sending them my way so that I can include them in my profile?
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Jake C.
Nov 26, 2023
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Very unique and structured teaching methods, .... steep learning curve ....

Details: Adult (18 or older) • Intermediate • Comfortable in water • Improve swimming technique • Yes, a pool at my home • 60 minutes • My home, venue, etc.

Private Swim Lessons
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Tracy S.
Aug 8, 2015
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Veronique was awesome! She's a very experienced teacher, both in and out of the water. For example, she would usually begin with exercises and techniques that would translate beautifully once instruction moved into the water. I thought that was very smart -- my son grasped the concept on dry land, but then executed it in the water (clever!) She made a strong connection with my son, also -- he looked forward to training with her and I'm confident her instruction will stay with him as he begins competitive swimming in the fall. I wish we could pack her up and bring her back to LA with us -- she's that good! Instead, we'll reach out next summer when we're back in Tahoe.
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