Ben
Ben

Ben

$65
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Responds in about 1 hour

Introduction: Swim Lessons & Swim Coaching My focus is to get clients of all ages comfortable in the water, master all swim strokes and achieve complete confidence as a swimmer. The ultimate thrill of helping people achieve their goal is combined with my ability to motivate people & patiently assure them to trust their ability in the water. I train clients of all ages: children as young as 10 months, toddlers, young kids & teenagers, all the way up to adults & elders I specialize with all skill levels in the water: beginners who may not be comfortable yet or lack the experience, those simply wanting to learn how to swim better than before & even people who have had a traumatic experience at some point in their lives and have developed a fear of the water. I also help advanced swimmers such as Tri-athletes, Competitive Swimmers, Free-divers or even future Law Enforcement & Military members that need to perfect certain strokes or are interested in a training program to work on speed & endurance. I have access to a large heated pool in Lantana with a beach style shallow end which is perfect for beginners, a deep end to prepare folks for open water/survival situations & a large area to swim laps & master all strokes. I also offer travel packages for any clients that prefer having lessons at their pool of choice. Here are my many years of experience in the water: 8 years of Competitive Swimming up to the Collegiate Level (Swim Captain of 2 teams), 12 years of Surfing all over the world, 10 years of Spearfishing/Free-diving & 3 years as an Ocean Rescue Life Guard. I’m excited to get to know someone who is willing to put forth consistent effort, trust the process and accomplish their goals together! #Pura Vida
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10 years in business

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Customers say...

This pro is a skilled and supportive swim instructor who builds confidence and improves techniques for swimmers of all ages. Customers praise their patience, kindness, and ability to create a stress-free learning environment. They also appreciate the pro's responsiveness and affordability.

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Simone S.
3 weeks ago
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I’m a female adult swimmer who wanted to explore the water and finally learn to swim. Ben is super friendly and easy to talk to. I went to his pool and was able to get a lot of basics down fairly quickly. I love that after every try he had very good constructive criticism that helped me to become more efficient and comfortable with the water. I highly recommend him.

Details: Adult (18 or older) • Beginner • Comfortable in water • Improve swimming technique • Become more comfortable in water • Learn basic strokes • Yes, a pool at my home • 45 minutes • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

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Shauna B.
1 day ago
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My experience with Ben has been excellent so far. Ben is very patient with me, I have no experience swimming, and within 3 lessons, I'm floating and swimming!! It's really a great feeling. I still have a lot of work to do for myself , and it will get better as time goes by. Ben is a great instructor, and I recommend him if you want lessons.

Details: Adult (18 or older) • No experience • Comfortable in water • Learn basic strokes • Become more comfortable in water • Improve swimming technique • No, I would like the pro to suggest a pool • 30 minutes • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

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Jillian I.
Jan 14, 2024
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Our 5 year old has taken lessons with Ben on 2 visits to Florida. He has so much fun and his swimming has really improved.

Details: Young child (18 months - 5 years old) • Beginner • Comfortable in water • Improve swimming technique • Learn basic strokes • Yes, a pool at my home • 60 minutes • My home, venue, etc.

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Ana c.
Jan 13, 2024
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Ben is everything I could ask for in a swim instructor… patient, kind, encouraging, supportive, and amazing at what he does and with teaching. I am so glad to have found him and look forward to continuing to improve upon my skills and master my goals with his help!

Details: Adult (18 or older) • Beginner • Comfortable in water • Improve swimming technique • No, I would like the pro to suggest a pool • 60 minutes • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

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Dorothy R.
Jan 13, 2024
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Im an adult who works and have a lot of other things going on. I had suffered a scare in the water and lost confidence and swimming skills. Yes so, I’m amazed at how quickly I’ve recovered confidence and gained technique under Ben’s coaching. He’s patient and has a ‘stress-free’ personality. This helps you to relax and trust the process. In only 3 months I’ve gained stamina and learned a few different strokes to the extent that I can say with confidence that ‘I can swim’. I highly recommend Ben if you want to learn swim strokes, build stamina, gain confidence or if even you’re a beginner, he’ll get you swimming fast.

Details: Adult (18 or older) • Beginner • Not comfortable in water • Become more comfortable in water • No, I would like the pro to suggest a pool • 45 minutes • At the pro’s location

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