Private Swimming INSTRUCTION

Personalized swim instruction designed to help you feel confident, capable, and supported in, on, and around the water at every stage of life.

2026 season= April 13th - September 30th
Monday-Friday

$40 for 20 minutes of instruction
$80 for 40 minutes of instruction
$120 for 60 minutes of instruction
$160 for 80 minutes of instruction

Cost stays the same regardless of how many are taking the class. Individual and group classes cost the same because I charge for time.

Introduction

Meet Coach Lou: Your swim coach & Teacher

I have a Bachelors degree in Kinesiology with a minor in Health & Nutrition. I have a Masters degree in Education, Learning, and Technology.  I am a certified personal trainer and nutrition coach through the National Academy of Sports Medicine.

Certified Trainer

I’ve spent over 15 years teaching children and adults in both movement and education settings, and that experience has taught me one essential truth: every learner is different. I’ve learned how to read body language, recognize learning styles, and adjust instruction in real time so each swimmer feels understood, capable, and supported. Those years in the water and the classroom allow me to coach with patience, clarity, and intention.

Personalized Approach

My approach is rooted in breath, posture, and nervous-system-aware instruction so every swimmer feels safe, supported, and capable before skills are layered in. I meet each swimmer exactly where they are and guide them forward with clear cues, thoughtful regressions, and intentional progressions which builds confidence that lasts far beyond the pool.

Discover the Power of private swim instruction

Private lessons allow me to give each swimmer my full attention and expertise. I take the time to understand how each child or adult learns and responds, adjusting instruction in real time to support safety, confidence, and steady progress. This focused, intentional approach creates a calm environment where trust builds quickly and swimmers of all ages can develop lasting skills in the water.

Improves cardiovascular health and endurance.

Supports safety in, on, and around the water.

Enhances flexibility, overall body strength, and confidence.

Who is a good fit for Swim gym?

Swim Gym is a great fit for children and adults who value personalized instruction and a calm, supportive learning environment. My lessons are designed for swimmers who benefit from individual attention, thoughtful pacing, and an approach that prioritizes safety, confidence, and skill development. I work especially well with beginners, hesitant swimmers, children who need extra reassurance, and adults who want to feel more capable and in control in the water. Swim Gym is also ideal for families who appreciate clear communication, consistency, and instruction that adapts to the swimmer rather than forcing progress on a timeline. If you’re looking for intentional, one-on-one swim instruction that meets you where you are and helps you build confidence for life in the water, Swim Gym is likely a great fit.

Swim gym is ideal for...

Children who benefit from one-on-one attention and a calm learning environment
Adults who want to feel safer, stronger, and more confident in the water
Beginners and hesitant swimmers who need reassurance and patience
Families who value safety, trust, and thoughtful skill progression
Swimmers who learn best with clear cues and individualized instruction
Women healing their relationship with exercise after years of extremes
People who want a coach who’s honest, encouraging, and invested in their success
Those craving consistency and long-term results

Swim gym is not ideal for...

Swimmers, Parents, or individuals who want to be rushed through skills on a strict timeline
Those seeking drop-in or unstructured lessons
Individual Swimmers who thrive best in loud, fast-paced environments
Anyone looking for a checklist-based or cookie-cutter swim program
Swimmers who are unwilling to practice patience during the learning process
Family's who aren't ready to be consistent
Clients unwilling to slow down and focus on correct and safe form, or refuse to slow down long enough to build foundations
Parents who expect immediate results without foundational work

Instructional offerings

Personalized swim instruction designed to support safety, confidence, and skill development for children, adults, and athletes at every stage.

Cost: $40 for 20 minutes of instruction

Customer testimonials

Transformations from clients who trusted the process.

My kids have worked with Coach Lou for two years. I look at it as an investment in their safety, learning fundamental skills, and watching them push themselves to achieve what used to be a biggest fear. Prior to swim lessons, my daughter could not submerge her face in the water at all. Now she knows various strokes, can swim the length of the pool, and most importantly has skills to save herself whenever she feels tired or not in control in the water. Coach Lou takes a very personalized approach and tailors each lesson to fit the need. Coach Lou is so observant and knows when to push, how far to push, and when to stay within their range of comfort. She not only truly feels proud of each milestone that is met, but makes sure that your child also feels that self pride and can identify their own accomplishments as well as areas to continue strengthening.
Shaylee B.
Shaylee B.
Lou is such a wonderful swim coach to work with. She supports your child at the level they are at, while also encouraging them to push themselves outside of their comfort zone. Her focus on making sure kids have good technique before trying to get them to go fast has really helped my swimmers excel in their lessons and has helped them grow no only in their confidence, but has keep them enjoying the water.
Kaylie
Kaylie
Coach Lou has really helped me improve my swimming ability. She has a unique ability to meet you where you are and make things so easy to understand. If I couldn't grasp a concept she was ready to break it down in different learning styles until she found one that clicked for me. She is truly the best!
Isaac
Isaac
Working with Coach Lou at Swim Gym completely changed my freestyle. I had been swimming for years but always felt like I was fighting the water. She broke my stroke down piece by piece and helped me understand body position, breathing, and timing in a way that finally clicked. My stroke feels smoother, more efficient, and a lot less exhausting. I’m swimming faster with less effort, and for the first time, freestyle actually feels good. I can’t recommend Swim Gym enough if you want real technique improvements.
David
David
I was terrified of deep water my entire life. After working with Lou at the Swim Gym for just 8 weeks, I can now swim laps confidently and even joined a masters swim group. The patient, encouraging approach that Lou coached with made all the difference.
- Sarah
- Sarah
My freestyle technique was holding me back in triathlons. Alexa Lou Olson at Swim Gym helped me drop 2 minutes off my swim split in just 6 weeks by fixing my body position and breathing pattern. Game changer!
- Marcus H.
- Marcus H.
As a mom of two, I wanted to make sure my kids were safe around water. The family swim lessons gave us all confidence in the pool, and now swimming is our favorite activity together. Couldn't recommend this program enough!
- Jennifer
- Jennifer
At 55, I thought I was too old to learn proper swimming technique. Coach Lou proved me wrong. I've learned all four strokes and swimming has become my go-to exercise for staying active and healthy. My joints feel better and so do I!!
- Tristan
- Tristan
My daughter went from being afraid to put her face in the water to swimming independently in just three months. Alexa is so incredibly patient and made every lesson fun. She actually looks forward to swim class now!
- Emma A.
- Emma A.
I've been swimming competitively for years, but my breaststroke needed work. The technique refinement I got here took my times from average to competitive at the state level. The attention to detail is incredible and I look forward to swim meets a lot more now.
- Ryan
- Ryan
Swimming has transformed my recovery from a knee injury. The low-impact workouts helped me rebuild strength without pain, and I've never felt better. Alexa Lou tailored everything to my specific needs and limitations. It's been the best thing I've ever done for myself.
- Lisa T.
- Lisa T.

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Build confidence and skill in the water with personalized swim instruction tailored to your experience, goals, and stage of life.