Swimming 🏊 lessons with
Kate Williams
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Swimming 🏊 lessons with
Kate Williams
Get a free trial lesson
Get a free trial lesson
Pay $0 today$91per lesson after trial94
Happy Student ScoreGreat
Kate is reliable and responsive. Students are happy and often return for more lessons.
Coach Rating
5.0
5 ratings5 reviews
94
Happy Student ScoreGreat
Kate is reliable and responsive. Students are happy and often return for more lessons.
Coach Rating
5.0
5 ratings5 reviews
About your swimming coach
With 14 years of teaching swimming and a current division 1 athlete, I’m dedicated to helping students achieve their aquatic goals with tailored guidance and technique refinement. I create a supportive and motivating learning environment for all skill levels. My passion lies in fostering confidence and a lifelong love for the water.
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Teaches: Kids, Teenagers, Adults, Seniors
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Levels: Beginners, Intermediates, Experts
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Lives in: Washington, District of Columbia
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Years Playing: 14 years
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Given: 24 lessons
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Accomplishments
➕Travels to you
➕D1 Athlete at American University
Beginner training plan
Your first lessonGoal: Comfort and Safety
• Mini “swim test” to show off skills
• Pool rules + safe entry
• Bubble blowing (nose & mouth)
• Supported front float
• Supported back float
Lesson 2-3Goals: Kicking + body position
1. Straight flutter kick (Pool-edge “rocket kicks” (high hips)
• Kickboard torpedoes (teacher holds board for alignment)
2. Horizontal body position
•Superman glide off wall (2 ft, then 4 ft)
• Back glide push-offs (ears in water, eyes up)
3. Side breathing
•Log roll drill
All 3 of these will be reinforced with fun games as well as drills!
Lesson 4-10Lessons 4-7: Freestyle
Lessons 8-10: Backstroke + Intro to butterfly
Lesson 11+Butterfly, breastroke, refining freestyle and backstroke technique
Advanced training plan
Your first lesson1. Film a 25 yd of each stroke from three angles (deck, underwater, head-on)
2. Record baseline metrics: stroke-count, stroke-rate, 15 m breakout time, turn time
3. Mini “challenge” set to determine aerobic/threshold speed (if time allows)
*Every session: Deck-side filming= immediate review and feedback*
Lesson 2-3Correct the single biggest drag source per stroke
*Every session: Deck-side filming= immediate review and feedback*
Lesson 4-10Continue corrections and implement drills and training techniques
*Every session: Deck-side filming= immediate review and feedback*
Lesson 11+
Continue corrections
NEW:
- Option to review habits out of the water (lifting/dryland training, recovery) and create a plan to maximize productivity
-Option to receive specialized sets tailored to you that you can complete that’ll enforce what we’ve been working on + help build speed/endurance
*Every session: Deck-side filming= immediate review and feedback*
Youth players
Working with kidsI turn every skill into an adventure: safety rules become a “treasure hunt,” kicks are “rocket boosters,” and streamlined glides earn high fives! By weaving games, bright visuals, and quick praise checkpoints into each lesson, I keep attention high while quietly layering real stroke fundamentals underneath the fun. Progress is measured in tiny, confidence-building wins, so even the most timid swimmers leave the pool smiling and excited, which will ultimately help them feel the most at ease in the water
Working with teenagersWith teens I shift from play to purpose. We set clear performance goals (drop 2 seconds in the 50 free, nail a legal breast pullout) and back them up with data such as split tracking, and video feedback that they can review on their phones. Lessons mix challenging race-pace sets with targeted drill work, plus short “why it matters” chats so athletes understand the biomechanics behind each tweak. The vibe is collaborative and empowering: they own their progress, I provide the tools and accountability to get better.
What you need to bringA swimsuit, goggles, swim cap (optional), and a smile (required!)
What I can bringKickboard, pull bouy, fins, and paddles
Frequently asked questions
Cancellation Policy
We totally understand that life can be unpredictable and plans might change. That's
why we've got your back with our flexible cancellation policy, designed to give you
peace of mind when booking private sports lessons with our awesome local instructors!
If you need to cancel your lesson, no worries! You can get a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours of making your booking. We want to make the process as hassle-free as possible for you.
And if you simply want to reschedule your lesson, change the date and time, or adjust the number of students joining, we've got you covered there too. You can easily make these changes within 24 hours of booking, and up to 72 hours before your lesson starts.
Our goal is to make your experience smooth, enjoyable, and worry-free. So go ahead and book with confidence, knowing that we're here to accommodate your needs every step of the way!
If you need to cancel your lesson, no worries! You can get a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours of making your booking. We want to make the process as hassle-free as possible for you.
And if you simply want to reschedule your lesson, change the date and time, or adjust the number of students joining, we've got you covered there too. You can easily make these changes within 24 hours of booking, and up to 72 hours before your lesson starts.
Our goal is to make your experience smooth, enjoyable, and worry-free. So go ahead and book with confidence, knowing that we're here to accommodate your needs every step of the way!