Personalized Coaching
overview
Private Swim Lessons at the St. James offer personalized, one-on-one coaching tailored to meet each swimmer's unique goals. These 30-minute sessions are available at a time of your choice with a coach of your preference, providing the flexibility and focused attention needed for rapid improvement. Whether you’re a beginner learning to feel comfortable in the water or an advanced swimmer training for collegiate or professional competition, private lessons are designed to help you progress at your own pace.
First Time Swimmers
The St. James swim instructors work with beginners from infants to adults to make sure everyone is comfortable in the pool. Instructors teach the basics, including safely entering the pool, floating, treading water, breathing, kicking with your legs and stroking with your arms. The St. James Swim Program recommends new swimmers should expect to spend at least 2 hours a week in the pool to achieve competency.
Advanced Swim Lessons
The St. James Swim offers advanced lessons for competitive swimmers who are looking to improve in the pool. Whether its correcting form, practicing dives or kick turns, or working on an individual stroke - we have expert instructors to guide you to become faster and more powerful in the water. One-on-one instruction allows for coaches to identify weaknesses and suggest ways to improve on a personalized basis.
Availability
Customizable availability
One on One Session
30 minute one-on-one sessions
Cost
$34 for members and $42 for non-members
Booking
90 day booking window, 24hr non-cancellation policy
Evaluation not required
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What Swimmers Are Saying
Coach Meghan was excellent – she worked on exactly what we were asking for and our private lesson as extremely helpful!
Anna Beth S.
Springfield, VA
Jess was amazing. She was able to quickly identify 2-3 things my son could work on for his freestyle and butterfly strokes. She was kind but direct and gave him lots of great feedback!
Jen
Springfield, VA
Alex was a great swim instructor. I improved my swimming skills in just one training session. I feel more confident being in the pool. She’s awesome!
Rozelle D.
Springfield, VA
Coach Abby is amazing! My son looks forward to lessons every week, and I am enjoying watching his confidence grow and his skills improve!
Mallory G.
Springfield, VA
Tala was fantastic. We had her help my son with improving his stroke before the beginning of summer swim season. She was patient, specific, and really helped him
Tiffany M.
Springfield, VA
My girls enjoy their lessons and are doing very well. All the coaches we’ve worked with have been great.
Kelly
Springfield, VA
Nancy is an excellent instructor. She did an excellent job at encouraging, correcting, motivating, and teaching skills. I would highly recommend her for any adult swimmer.
Ebony
Springfield, VA
Coach Jess has done an amazing job w/ our 12yo son on Spectrum. He’s always excited and looking forward to the next session.
J. Haskins
Springfield, VA