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Liz Coleson

Liz Coleson

Liz Coleson
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(Based on 33 student reviews)
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Available: Year-Round

About the Instructor

Gender: Female
Location: Arlington, Virginia

Bio
The Swim Whisperer-- Learn to swim - tame your fear of water or tame your stroke with the swim whisperer. Swim easier and longer distances with the TI -Total Immersion way. Great for triathlete training even if you are a beginner triathlete. Learn to confidently swim nearly any distance in nearly any body of water. Swim lessons for Children and Adults of all ages for non-swimmer through triathlete swim training techniques. Come take lessons at Washington-Lee High School Pool in Arlington, VA. I will also travel to home pools or community pools June 1st through the summer season. -- Prices -- private one person 4-30 min lessons $236. private one person 8-30 min lessons $434. two people (semi-private) 4-30 min lessons $300. two people (semi-private) 8-30 min lessons $550. References available upon request. Lesson packages expire 6 months from date of purchase. Note: 24 hour notice required for cancellation or rescheduling a lesson to avoid being charged for the missed lesson.

Teaching Approach
Students must build a trust with instructor in order to learn effectively.

Age Taught
Infants
Child
Adult
Group Size
Private
Semi-Private
Group
Level
Non-Swimmers
Beginning
Intermediate
Advanced
Certifications
(WSI) Water Safety Instructor
First Aid
CPR
Lifeguard Training
Other (Total Immersion Instructor (TI) -- American Red Cross instructor (WSI))
Experience
Teaching for 20 Years
Swimming for 40 Years
Languages Spoken
English

Location

I can provide a location in Arlington, VA

I can travel within a radius of 20 miles from Arlington, VA

Rates

private one person 4-30 min lessons $236. private one person 8-30 min lessons $434. two people (semi-private) 4-30 min lessons $300. two people (semi-private) 8-30 min lessons $550. private one person 4-1 hour lessons $426. private one person 8-1 hour lessons $794. two people (semi-private) 4-1 hour lessons $480. two people (semi-private) 8-1 hour lessons $890. Lesson packages expire 6 months from date of purchase.

Reviews

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Average Student Rating
(Based on 33 reviews)
Booking of Lesson
85% of Survey Respondents said Booking of Lesson was "Excellent"
3% of Survey Respondents said Booking of Lesson was "Average"
12% of Survey Respondents said Booking of Lesson was "Above Average"
Quality of Instruction
97% of Survey Respondents said Quality of Instruction was "Excellent"
3% of Survey Respondents said Quality of Instruction was "Above Average"

Can a 2yr old swim?

By Mirriam on 04/24/2012
Booking of Lesson: Excellent
Quality of Instruction: Excellent
Yes, my 2yr old twins CAN swim. I am amazed at my children's progress after 9 months of swim lessons with Liz. To my amazement Liz taught my children to also flip over on their backs get a breath and flip back to their stomachs and swim to the wall. I am so glad my children have learned this skill, because i am expecting another child in June. My summer is off to a great start.
Thank you Liz!

Confidence building

By Marta on 04/13/2012
Booking of Lesson: Excellent
Quality of Instruction: Excellent
Liz is one of the best, caring swim instructors my children have ever taken swim lessons from. Liz took my 3 children and taught them to swim in two summers in our back yard pool. They are now safe, happy, and proficient swimmers. Liz also taught my children practical rescue skills. My oldest son, 12 yrs old saved his cousin in our pool after he fell in when they were playing ball, simply by throwing him a rescue ring and pulling him to the pool side. Now cousin Joey is taking lessons from Liz. Don't deprive your child from learning to swim, the life skills could someday save a life.

Patient, Gentile, and Effective

By Cy on 03/27/2012
Booking of Lesson: Excellent
Quality of Instruction: Excellent
Liz has a great personality with children, She came to our house and taught my two boys in our home pool. Her teaching methods are unique and very effective. My 3 year old can jump into the pool, swim 15 yards, can flip to his back, get a breath and swim to the wall. My 5yr old learned to swim freestyle, w/side breathing and back stroke in 12 lessons. This is most definitely the best investment I have made thus far for my children's well being and confidence. She is now working with my 16 month old daughter. Liz is teaching my daughter how to float, and has her going under water swimming 3ft to wall already. Liz has so much experience with children you can't afford to miss out. She has surely applied her title "The Swim Whisperer" to all three of my children.

Swimming made easy!

By Peter on 02/22/2012
Booking of Lesson: Excellent
Quality of Instruction: Excellent
When I first started swim lessons with Liz I was awkward in any body or water. After Liz analyzed my stroke, I realized I was putting forth much too much energy and going nowhere. Liz corrected my pull, balance and breathing technique first, then she took away my endless kicking for a faster overall stroke. I am now able to swim 800 meters in 12min. Which is an incredible difference since my old time was 19min. and my legs were burning so much, I could not even pedal my bike home after swimming. Now I swim lighter and faster than ever before, and am ready to do my 5th triathlon in June. Can't wait!

Instructor Excellence

By Jennifer on 12/28/2011
Booking of Lesson: Excellent
Quality of Instruction: Excellent
I have been taking lessons from Liz for 4 months, She has a way of analyzing your stoke and picking out a few things to make swimming easier. I have been practicing 3 times a week to improve my endurance and better my technique. Liz has helped me with balance, gliding through the water feeling weightless, and breathing techniques that really work! I am so glad I found Liz and will be working on endurance for my 3rd triathlon next summer. Liz has also taught me to swim faster with very little kick, I did not think it was possible to swim faster with less kick, but I am not as tired and can swim much faster. My friends as very surprised I can swim much faster in only a few months training with Liz.

Whimp to Wonder Woman

By Ilanda on 09/26/2011
Booking of Lesson: Excellent
Quality of Instruction: Excellent
I was very frightened of going in the water. I had a very bad experience when i was 6yrs and never went near the water since then. When I met Liz who I saw teaching someone who seemed just as afraid as I was. She had a way of calming this persons nerves and building confidence. I have now taken about 20 lessons with Liz, each one building on previous skills until I can now swim in the deep end without any fear.
Now I am working on endurance and can't wait to enjoy the beach next summer.
Highly recommend Liz as an excellent instructor.

She really is the swim whisperer

By Rapali on 08/10/2011
Booking of Lesson: Excellent
Quality of Instruction: Excellent
I had taken lessons from 4 different teachers before I came to Liz and I was very nervous around water. I could not blow any bubbles, could only kick my legs to move backwards, Could not even let go of the wall at first. When Liz gave me things to practice and I went 2 days a week to practice for 30 minutes every week, this allowed me to relax in the water and then I finally was able to float, kick correctly, then swim and now I am able to swim in the deep end. I never thought it was possible, Liz kept telling me "You can do it" Liz was right! I thought that's what she was whispering. Now I can go to the beach and swim not hide under the umbrella. If you cannot swim you are missing the fun. Don't miss the best teacher I have ever found.

Great instructor

By Sandra on 07/25/2011
Booking of Lesson: Excellent
Quality of Instruction: Excellent
Before my lessons, I could pretend to swim a few strokes, but as soon as I needed to breathe, I had to stop and stand up. Also, I had arthritis in my left knee that was keeping me from exercising. Liz taught me how to breathe, then completely changed my swimming stroke and kicking method. After 8 lessons over 9 weeks with not nearly enough practice on my part, 1) I am able to swim across a 25-meter pool with breathing several times in a session perfectly, 2)my knee is FIXED because the fins she advised me to use have rebuilt the muscles and support structure around my knee, and 3) I am able to swim 750 meters in a 30 minute practice session. Granted, not all with perfect form or breathing and I still have to rest at the end of each lap, but that's because I was a couch potato. LIz is a remarkable teacher. Once I've got a few more weeks of practice under my belt, I'm signing up for more lessons. With Liz's instruction, I think I've found the first sport/exercise I really like!

I learned to swim!!!

By Leah on 06/07/2011
Booking of Lesson: Average
Quality of Instruction: Excellent
I really enjoyed the lessons. Liz made me feel very comfortable. She was very quick to get me started swimming. I would highly recommend her.

Superb!

By notalike on 06/06/2011
Booking of Lesson: Excellent
Quality of Instruction: Excellent
I've been taking lessons from Liz for over 6 months - twice a week in average. I was a complete beginner and now I can do all four strokes. I'm very happy with Liz. She is extremely patient with her students which puts me at ease. She is always with me in the water, as opposed to other instructors in the same pool who are almost never in the water with their students. Her being in the water is important to me as it helps me and her to fine tuning and focus on details. Highly recommended!