Dedicated to Teaching Individuals to Swim Confidently by swimming Smarter.
We specialize in the 4 competitive swim strokes with a pathway to swim teams.
We welcome all who want to swim a smarter way ages 2-100.
This is me....
As a mother of 5 children, a teacher, a nurse, a coach and a swimmer, teaching swimming comes naturally to me. I am passionate about teaching others to swim and find joy in watching them gain confidence in a lifesaving and lifetime skill. In Idaho, we are privileged to all our great state has to offer. With the many lakes, rivers and reservoirs for our outdoor enjoyment, learning to swim is essential for safely enjoying it all.
Learning a "Smarter" way to swim adds to the enjoyment of the sport of swimming. Breaking down each movement in each stroke into small steps, ingrains correct muscle-memory allowing swimmers to naturally flow through the water. Have you ever seen someone swim gently and effortlessly? It all comes down to form, technique, confidence and being relaxed.
I am a USA Swim Coach, American Red Cross Safety-Trained Swim Coach, CPR and AED Instructor, NFHS Coaching and Concussion certified, a licensed nurse, Head Coach of the Meridian Killer Whales Summer Swim Team, Assistant Coach at Mountain View High School, an Event Manager for Fitter & Faster Swim Tours and the Clinical CNA Instructor at Renaissance High School.
I love kids, teaching, and anything with water (frozen or thawed).
- Tara Bollwinkel, Swim Smart Owner
