First, when you register for one of our swimming classes, start talking to your swimmer about how much fun you and your family will have playing together at the beach, the pool, or going to the lake when the weather is warmer. Just starting that positive verbage and excitement BEFORE coming to class will excite your swimmer and start him out on a path of less resistance. While changing your swimmer, continue that same “Oh boy, this will be so much fun!!” attitude. When class starts, hand your swimmer to the Instructor and turn to leave with a smile.
Ignore your swimmer if he cries and don’t make eye contact with him. If he cries a lot, sneak away so he can’t see you. Return at the end of class with a lot of praise and positive verbage.
We can give our parents a pdf about “How to Help the Resistant Swimmer”. Ask for that if your swimmer is crying incessantly.
Dolfin Swim School wants your swimmers to SHINE! We have been able to train up our swimmers into a new level of swimming each session or two, depending on the age of your swimmer and their beginning comfort level in the water.
Dolfin Swim School teaches a very technical skill set, though. Therefore, we will not pass a swimmer’s skill until he masters that skill repetitively and with confidence. We strive to have championship swimmers by the time they are in our upper levels of swimming. Many of our swimmers go on to compete on our summer league swim team- the Dallas Dolfins. They have a blast and win many ribbons!!