The St. James Swimming
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6805 Industrial Rd., Springfield, Virginia, 22151
Our Booking PolicyPlease note that only one athlete may be booked per lesson. Additionally, lessons may not be cancelled, refunded, or rescheduled within 24hrs of the time of the lesson.
For any cancellations reschedules please email swimming@thestjames.com
For any cancellations reschedules please email swimming@thestjames.com
Swim Lesson
Instructor
- Hi all! My name is McKina, and I’ve been a member of the St. James staff for almost 5 years now. I recently graduated from GMU and working full-time. I swam for a club team for eight years, high school team for one year, and recently swam for the George Mason Swim Club for four years. I have past experience with teaching swim lessons to toddlers and infants at Goldfish Swim School. My coaching style is most suited and familiar with first-time beginner swimmers, as I am very experienced and comfortable with toddlers and younger ages in the water! I have experience and welcome any families who have children who live with disabilities. I am detail orientated when it comes to teaching swim lessons, but I do not have an overly strict style of doing so. I show respect and compassion to all children and parents, while also giving constructive feedback. Feel free to email me (mckinafitz11@gmail.com) with any additional questions or concerns, thank you!
McKina Fitzgerald
- *Coach all ages and abilities (shy non floater to triathlete).
Coach Carter
Over 40+ years of teaching and coaching. A firm loving tough approach with technique emphasis for the more elite athlete. Half-hour lessons are best even if you think you need more. - Hi! I'm Alex! I'm a graduate student at George Mason University, where I'm studying political science. I've been a competitive swimmer for 10 years and a swim instructor for 6 years. I've taught all ages, from toddlers to adults, including kids with special needs. I really like to teach kids who are getting ready for or are on a swim team and are just looking for some help with stroke technique. I also like working with swimmers who are just getting comfortable in the water. I look forward to meeting you!
Alex Stechschulte
- *Adult Lessons Only*
Nancy Bailey (Adult Lessons Only)
Hi, I’m Nancy and I love to swim. I’ve been a swim instructor for more than 25 years and am passionate about helping adults overcome obstacles to learn to swim with confidence. In addition, I am a USMS level 3 Masters coach with ten years of experience coaching adults of all abilities including open water swimmers and triathletes. Feel free to email me with questions or concerns you have about starting adult lessons: nancy.bailey@thestjames.com - My name is Ben Campbell and I am a private swim coach here at the St. James. I have over a decade of competitive swimming experience and a strong foundation in coaching. During my swimming career, I've had the privilege of training under some of the most respected swim coaches in the country and I’m excited to share the knowledge they instilled in me. As a coach with over five years of experience, I have spent time in the team setting as well as individual lessons. I have had the privilege of working with a diverse range of swimmers, from beginners who do not know how to swim to advanced athletes aiming for the highest levels of performance. I am open to coaching individuals of all ages, and while my expertise lies in freestyle and backstroke, I am equally enthusiastic about assisting with any swimming stroke. I’m super excited to work with you and can’t wait to share the knowledge that I have learned during my swimming career.
Coach Ben
- Hi! My name is Nichole and I would love to help you learn to swim. I am a lifelong swimmer, who began at the age of 6 - and never stopped. I have been on swim teams, taught lessons, and been a Masters swimmer for many years - and now have two teenage swimmers of my own. I understand the swim world, both competitively and for recreation/exercise. I am now 54 and enjoy the water on a daily basis - swimming in pools, lakes, and the ocean. Although I know all the strokes, I most enjoy working with the beginning swimmer. I know swimming can be scary for some and my goal is to help you feel comfortable and confident, both in and near the water!
Coach Nichole
- Hi! I am Coach Timo, I have been swimming for 12 years. I am able to work with all ages but specialize in ages between 3 and 12 years old. My favorite strokes are freestyle and breaststroke! During my 12 years of swimming I swam for the Lazers at Lincolnia Park recreational club.
Coach Timo
Coach - Hi all! My name is Sarah Shackelford and I recently graduated from Virginia Tech with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. I swam competitively for Virginia Tech’s Swimming and Diving
Sarah Shackelford
Program and was honored to represent VT at the Conference, National, and Olympic Trial levels.
I competed in the 2021 United States Olympic Trials in the 100m Freestyle, was an ACC Bronze medalist in 2021, and hold Virginia Tech School Records in the 100yd freestyle, and 200yd, 400yd, and 800yd freestyle relays. I was also a 3x NCAA qualifier and earned several All-American Honorable Mention relay titles alongside my teammates.
My swimming journey started locally on a summer swim team here in Burke. I swam for NCAP year-round and for Lake Braddock’s high school team.
Swimming has brought me so much joy and opportunity, and I hope to pass that forward to inspire the next generation in the sport. I have experience coaching and mentoring ages 6 through 18, working with many young swimmers looking to progress in the sport. I also have experience coaching adult stroke and turn lessons and served as an adapted aquatics instructor through the local Fairfax County Rec Center.
Whether you are looking to improve your stroke and reach your goals, or are simply looking to build fundamental swimming skills, I would love to work with you! If you have any questions or would like to schedule a lesson outside of the times listed on my calendar, please do not hesitate to email me.
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494 reviews
- Clark L·
Ben was great! I look forward to seeing him again.
- JAVIER WILLAMS DELGADILLO·
EXCELLENT!!!
- ZB·
We hired Sarah Aman for my 14 years old son. He has improved instantly and dropped a few seconds after working with Sarah. Highly recommend.
- Arleen Krstic·
Coach Nancy is awesome...she was very patient and explained what I was doing incorrectly and helped me feel more comfortable with treading water. Very kind and patient coach!
- Summer Peters·
I’ve had a few lessons with Nancy now and she is brilliant. She is the perfect combination of kind, reassuring, but extremely knowledgeable and effective. I’ve learned so much from her and her tips and corrections make the world of a difference. Truly cannot recommend her more.
- Tyra·
Our experience with Sarah has been great so far. My kids are looking forward to
their next lesson.
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