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Swim Lessons

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Founders Memorial Pool is offering group and private swim lessons!

Meet Your Swim Instructors!

Maddie SullivanMaddie Sullivan

Maddie is a dedicated and experienced swim coach with a passion for helping children achieve their swimming goals whether beginner or advanced. With 3 years of coaching experience, she brings a wealth of knowledge and high energy to every session. She is going to be a sophomore at Texas A&M and is thrilled to coach swim lessons this summer. She has experience working with all kids, including anxious swimmers, or children with special needs or disabilities. 

Credentials:
  • 3 years teaching swim lessons
  • 6 years volunteering with the local swim team
  • 12 years swimming
  • Lifeguard Certified
  • CPR and First Aid Certified

Maddie believes in a personalized approach to coaching, tailoring sessions to meet the individual needs and abilities of each swimmer. She emphasizes proper technique, endurance building, and mental preparation to help swimmers reach their full potential. Whether your child is nervous or brave, she is ready to understand your child and create the perfect swim experience for 

Achievements:
  • Coached numerous swimmers who were unable to get in the water, to willing to jump in at any moment.
  • Recognized for outstanding coach of the month by the local swim academy

Gage HembreeGage Hembree

Gage is a dedicated and experienced swim coach with a passion for helping individuals achieve their swimming goals. Gage, a competitive swimmer himself grew up in the Dripping Springs area and has 4+ years of coaching experience with swimmers of all ages and skill levels. Now a collegiate swimmer at Whitman College, he looks forward to continuing his coaching career and striving to give his swimmers the same experiences he had by fostering an amazing learning environment and love of the sport.

Credentials:
  • 4+ years of coaching/teaching experience and 12+ years swimming competitively at the high school, club, and collegiate levels
  • Lifeguard Certified
  • CPR and First Aid Certified

Coach Gage believes in creating a welcoming swimming and learning environment that enables swimmers of all ages to enjoy every aspect of the sport while developing their skills at the same time. Every swimmer needs something a little different and as such, Gage believes that every lesson and practice should be different to meet the needs of the athlete. Whether you're a beginner learning to swim or a competitive athlete striving for excellence, he is committed to helping you succeed.

Achievements:
  • Coached several swimmers to regional and state championships through the Tiger Splash Swim Team
  • Helped develop numerous swimmers from nervous first-timers to confident competitive athletes