LET’S GET READY TO SWIM!

Hi, I’m Derek! With 13+ years of experience coaching, I help swimmers of all ages and abilities gain confidence and skills in the water. Whether it’s their first splash or they’re refining advanced techniques, my personalized approach ensures rapid progress—most of my swimmers learn to swim independently in 10 lessons or less!

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WHY SWIM WITH DEREK?

All Ages, All Abilities

From toddlers (age 2+) to adults, I customize every lesson to meet the unique needs of each swimmer. Whether you’re dipping your toes in for the first time or perfecting advanced techniques, my approach is fun, supportive, and designed to help you succeed at every level.

Special Needs Expertise

I have extensive experience working with children with special needs, adapting lessons to their unique learning styles. My patient, creative approach ensures every swimmer feels supported and successful.

Proven Experience

With 13+ years of coaching experience and thousands of hours in the pool, I’ve helped swimmers of all ages and abilities achieve their goals. As a Professional Developmental Accelerator Coach at KidStrong, I bring a deep understanding of child development and skill-building to every lesson, ensuring rapid progress and lasting confidence in the water.

Personalized Lessons

Every swimmer is unique, and so are my lessons! I customize each session to match your goals, abilities, and learning style. Watching my swimmers progress quickly and confidently is what I love most about coaching.

Always Improving

I’m passionate about growth—both for my swimmers and myself. Through my role as a Professional Developmental Accelerator Coach at KidStrong, I stay at the forefront of child development and coaching strategies. This ongoing training, combined with daily hands-on experience, allows me to refine my teaching methods constantly. Whether it’s adapting lessons for special needs swimmers or finding new ways to inspire confidence, I’m committed to delivering lessons that are effective, engaging, and transformative.

Flexible Scheduling

Life is busy, and I get it! That’s why I offer lessons almost every day from March to November—rain or shine (unless it’s storming, of course!). With a heated pool, lessons are always comfortable, no matter the weather! Whatever time you prefer, I’ll work with you to find a time that fits your schedule. Let’s make swimming a convenient and enjoyable part of your routine!

Swimming with me is not just about learning how to move through water; it's about building life skills, creating lasting memories, and developing a lifelong love for swimming. Join me in the pool, and let’s make every stroke count!

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  • “Coach Derek is amazing! We flew from Colorado to Texas for swim lessons. My girls are 4.5 and 2.5 years old. Both can be shy, but instantly felt safe and comfortable with coach. In just 4 lessons, my 4 year old can now swim with confidence and my 2 year old has learned to get her head under water and float!!! Coach Derek made the process of learning to swim easy and fun! When our son turns 2, we will call coach to set up more lessons! Thank you again!!”

    - Deirdre Cordova

  • "We have been with Derek for the last two summers teaching my now 5 and 3-year-old boys to swim. From the beginning of last summer to today it’s been a complete transformation. My 5-year-old went from not being able to swim without floaties to now being on the local area swim team. My 3-year-old started off too scared to even get in the water to now loving it and getting more and more confident every day with how far he can swim on his own. Derek is extremely professional and has a fantastic attitude. He makes each lesson unique so the kids are always engaged and that they continue to grow and learn new things. I have and will continue to recommend Derek to anyone looking for a swim instructor."

    - Shae M.

  • "We’ve had a great experience with Flower Mound Swim Lessons! When my 7-year-old daughter Ava started last year, she was nervous and unsure in the water. From day one, Coach Derek was incredibly patient and encouraging, helping her feel safe, supported, and proud of her progress. Now Ava is so much more confident and actually looks forward to her lessons! I’m so grateful for the care Coach Derek puts into each session. Highly recommend to any parent looking for a supportive, effective swim program!"

    - Sarita Thomas

  • “Not only is Derek a great swim coach, but he is great with KIDS in general and especially patient with my sweet ADHD kiddo who can be a handful sometimes!! My 5 yr old was afraid to even leave the steps, but in a few weeks was swimming across the entire pool. Definitely recommend Coach Derek!”

    – Jessica Geisler

  • ”We found Coach Derek through a referral and it was the best decision to work with him! My boys were swimming within 3 lessons! He’s patient and really pays attention to what each kid needs. We will definitely continue to work with him in the future!”

    - Alexandra Carter

  • If you are looking for amazing one-on-one instruction where your kids can learn to confidently swim in a fun and engaging way, Derek is it! We are already looking forward to furthering our skills next summer."

    - Elizabeth Hoult

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