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  • Safe, confident swimmers start here

    Safe, confident swimmers start here

    Private, one-on-one swim lessons at a heated pool near downtown Nacogdoches — year-round, for every age and ability, from 4 months to adult.

  • Nacogdoches' most qualified swim instructor

    Hi, I'm Coach Cat. I'm the only instructor in Nacogdoches who's certified as a Water Safety Instructor, Lifeguard, and in CPR — all three — with 13 years of teaching behind me. Your child is in the safest possible hands, every single lesson.

    Lessons are private and one-on-one, 30 minutes each, so your swimmer gets my full attention and moves at their own pace — never rushed, never scared, always making progress.

  • Coach Cat supporting a child learning to float on her back
    Learning to trust the water — one gentle float at a time.

  • Every age, every ability

    • Babies & toddlers (4 months–2 years): getting comfortable in the water, learning to float on their own, and the most important safety skills — finding the "safe spot" and how to get out of the pool. Parents are welcome in the water, but it's optional.

    • Ages 2 and up: we start with water safety and confidence, then build into real strokes, treading water, and swim specialties as your swimmer is ready.

    • Nervous & fearful swimmers: turning fear into confidence, gently and at their own pace.

    • Adults: yes, you too — it's never too late to learn.

  • Why families choose Coach Cat

    • The credentials that matter — the only WSI + Lifeguard + CPR-certified instructor in Nacogdoches.

    • 13 years of experience — and 12 years as a competitive swimmer before that.

    • Safe and swimming correctly — I combine water safety with real stroke work, so swimmers can progress all the way to swim-team ready.

    • More than strokes — a background in psychology and rehabilitation means I help swimmers through real fear and water anxiety, including kids and adults on the autism spectrum.

    • I coach the parents, too — you'll learn the right way to work with your child in the water.

    • True one-on-one — never a crowded group class.

    • Local and personal — families come back year after year and grow with me.

  • What parents say

    "Last summer he was terrified of the water and cried almost every lesson. This summer he is begging to jump in the deep end and swim to Coach Cat. I can't recommend her enough." — Kymberly T.

    "My kiddo went from being petrified of water to jumping in by himself. She focuses on water safety and correct swimming techniques." — Cassidy C.

    "I am 47 and deathly afraid of water. Not anymore! Coach Cat has gotten me to the point where I feel comfortable in the water." — A.D. B.

    "So patient with my 14-month-old — she has made progress thanks to Cat and her patience! Cat is also full of great tips for practice when you don't have frequent access to a pool." — Meredith W.

    Families give Coach Cat a 100% recommend rating across 34 reviews.

  • Ready to get started?

    Spots are limited — I only teach one swimmer at a time. Book a lesson online, or reach out and I'll help you find the right fit.

    📍 Near downtown Nacogdoches, TX (exact address shared after booking) · 📞 (904) 505-8261 · ✉️ coachcatswim@gmail.com