Coach Dana

Summer is here, bringing sunny days, backyard cookouts, and plenty of time spent in and around the water. Whether you’re swimming laps, playing pool games with friends, or simply cooling off on a hot afternoon, swimming is one of the best ways to stay active during the warmer months. The best part? It doesn’t always […]

It Really Is About What You Wear This time of year, swimsuits start popping up in stores everywhere. With warm-weather swimming just around the corner—and kids growing out of their suits faster than ever—you may already be planning your next swimsuit purchase. ☀️🏊‍♀️ Before you toss those swimsuits into your cart (either in-store or online),

Coach Dana teaches her students from the beginning of her course that there is a safe place in a swimming pool: Where is it?  “The wall,” Coach Dana asserts, “The wall of the pool is the safe place, because it doesn’t move. It doesn’t sink. It is always there and all the way around.” People,

MOST BE U.S. COASTGUARD APPROVED When it comes to fun on the water, Coach Dana only recommends ONE kind of flotation device… 🥁 United States Coast Guard Approved life jackets! Yep, that’s the gold standard. 💡 Fast Fact #1: The Stamp Matters! Flotation devices are sold everywhere — big box stores, marinas, online shops —