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2008-04-10 3:54 PM

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Subject: Swim coach in Grand Rapids?
Anyone know of swim coaches in Grand Rapids? I'm a member of the downtown Y and have poked around for a 1:1 coach and there aren't any. I've had a few names given to me from other sources but for whatever reason they aren't interested in picking up another "student."

I'm not panicking yet but I had plans to swim a lot more this past winter and it fizzled.

OR should I just spring for the total immersion swim DVD and say forget a coach?



2008-04-10 8:51 PM
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Subject: RE: Swim coach in Grand Rapids?
GR here too. I have no recommendations for one-on-one swim coaches, but here are some alternative suggestions:

1. Check out the Masters' swim programs --either at GRCC downtown or at the Southeast Y --either to join or ask about a swim coach (me and a couple others are investigating starting a Masters swim program on the south end of town (Byron Center HS pool), but that won't be up and running for a bit and I am not sure we will have on-deck coaching).

2. The downtown YMCA runs stroke clinics and swim efficiency programs for adults, just about each session --cost is like $30 or so, there are typically 3 or so other swimmers in the class, and you can get some stroke critique, work out advice, etc.

Hope that helps!
2008-04-10 10:28 PM
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Subject: RE: Swim coach in Grand Rapids?
Kattie Carpenter-Rosa is an excellent triathlete and a personal trainer at the Grandville Y, She does swim coaching!
2008-04-12 8:54 AM
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Subject: RE: Swim coach in Grand Rapids?
At the Rockford YMCA, we are trying to get the Rockford Riptide to offer swim classes and 1:1 training.

Email me if you want more information or check with the program manager there. 616-363-3000
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