The Swim Professor

Jim Reiser, M.S.

American Swimming Coaches Association announces Learn to Swim Clinic in Washington, DC

Mark your calendars for April 10th, 2010 to attend a terrific  one day conference.   The clinic will be held near Washington, DC in Gaithersburg, Maryland and costs just $49.00! Speakers include Jim Reiser, “The Swim Professor” &  founder of Swim Lessons University Steve Fenning, Owner of Vero Beach FL SwimAmerica Steve Haufler, Head Coach of [...]

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January 6, 2010 - 8:22 PM No Comments

About.com publishes “Should Flotation Devices be used in Swim Lessons?”

I received an angry phone call from a parent (the parent was not at the swimming lesson): “My son is on a swim team and doesn’t need a life jacket. Why does he have to wear a life jacket during swimming lessons?” Read my answer and insight on whether or not flotation devices should be [...]

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December 28, 2009 - 5:21 PM No Comments

How to Teach a Water Safety Lesson to Children without a pool!

from wikiHow – The How to Manual That You Can Edit How can you teach water safety to children without a having a pool? Here are some ideas and video highlights that will help you get started! Steps FREE PRIZES. When I am asked to “take the stage” at an event like a Safety Fair [...]

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December 21, 2009 - 8:03 PM No Comments

WikiHow names “How to Choose a Swim Instructor” a Rising Star

Jim Reiser’s article,  How to Choose a Swim Instructor, was selected as a “Rising Star” and featured on the WikiHow home page under “new articles.” By the way, Swim Lessons University’s feature of the week is “Bathtub Baby 101,” How to Make Bath Time Your Baby’s First Swimming Lesson, and it is discounted this week [...]

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December 15, 2009 - 3:06 PM No Comments

N.Y. Times Co., About.com, publishes article on Swim Lessons and Dunking Babies

Dunking Infants and Babies is always a big topic of discussion when it comes to learn-to-swim and swimming lessons for infants and toddlers.    Should baby swimmers or toddler swimmers be dunked or not? View my recent article on About.com and the five rules I train swim instructors to follow when it comes to Infant-toddler swim [...]

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December 10, 2009 - 5:59 PM No Comments

YouTube video on “How to Teach Freestyle” PLUS 7 TIPS HERE!

How to Teach Freestyle to Children from wikiHow – The How to Manual That You Can Edit Have you ever wandered if there was an easier, step-by-step approach to teaching freestyle to young children? In this article, you will get an inside look at some of “The Swim Professor’s” secrets to success! Steps Practice the [...]

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December 1, 2009 - 5:29 PM No Comments

“Holds” for Infant-toddler Swim Classes

How to Hold Your Baby in the Swimming Pool from wikiHow – The How to Manual That You Can Edit Have you ever wondered if you were holding your baby incorrectly in the swimming pool? Or if some holds are better than others? In this article, you will learn the holds that are the most [...]

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November 27, 2009 - 8:13 PM No Comments

Watch my new YouTube video from Bathtub Baby 101

Take a few minutes to check out some free video footage from my brand new Bathtub Baby 101 DVD!  Just click Bathtub Baby 101 and you’ll get to watch my wife Heather and I get our 4-month old baby Nolan, ready for his first swimming lesson by using the bathtub. If you have a newborn [...]

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November 17, 2009 - 3:44 PM Comment (1)

How to Teach a Preschooler to Swim

How to Teach a Preschooler to Swim from wikiHow – The How to Manual That You Can Edit Would you like to hear how to make teaching your 3 & 4 year olds more fun and effective? Enjoy some terrific teaching techniques and even watch some FREE video footage from “Swim 101,” How to Teach [...]

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November 16, 2009 - 4:05 PM No Comments

Aquatic International Wanted Me to Invite YOU!

I want to make sure all my Swim Lessons University members, water safety professionals, and swim school friends know about Aquatic International Connect. Make sure to visit AI Connect at: http://aiconnect.ning.com

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November 12, 2009 - 3:51 PM No Comments

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