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Welcome to Nashville Swim Academy, the premier learn-to-swim program in Nashville, Tennessee! We have been creating a lifelong love for the water in the greater Nashville area for almost a decade now, and we aim to continue to serve this community with enthusiasm for teaching and swimming. 


The outpour of support from the community for our team of aquatics professionals is fantastic! We have wonderful swim families who have found a home away from home for their kids to develop lifelong swimming skills that can take them in whatever aquatics direction they want to go.


We hope you will join us as we continue to serve this community through an awesome swimming experience.

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SWIM PROGRAMMING

From Parent & Me classes all the way through competitive stroke development, we have a swim option that will meet the specific needs of each of our students.

GETTING STARTED - WHAT ARE MY OPTIONS?

CLASS FINDER TOOL

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RECOMMENDED CLASS

Parent & Me

Designed for our smallest swimmers, these classes empower parents to engage in an aquatic experience with their little ones, with emphasis on safety and exploration of the many ways we can start to teach little ones the fundamentals of swimming. READ MORE ABOUT THE CLASS

RECOMMENDED CLASS

Parent & Me

Designed for our smallest swimmers, these classes empower parents to engage in an aquatic experience with their little ones, with emphasis on safety and exploration of the many ways we can start to teach little ones the fundamentals of swimming. READ MORE ABOUT THE CLASS

SELECT SWIM LEVEL

I WANT TO SWIM WITH MY CHILD MY CHILD WILL RESPOND BETTER IN A CLASS WITHOUT ME

SELECT SWIM LEVEL

MY CHILD IS BRAND NEW TO SWIM LESSONS, NO EXPERIENCE YET MY CHILD IS VERY NERVOUS/FEARFUL IN THE WATER
MY CHILD THINKS THEY CAN SWIM BUT KNOWS NOTHING MY CHILD IS SWIMMING SHORT DISTANCES WITH FACE IN THE WATER
MY CHILD IS WORKING ON GETTING ARMS OUT OF THE WATER WHEN SWIMMING MY CHILD CAN SWIM BUT TENDS TO GO VERTICAL INSTEAD OF STAYING HORIZONTAL
MY CHILD CAN BACK FLOAT INDEPENDENTLY AND USE BIG ARMS WHILE SWIMMING IN HORIZONTAL POSITION MY CHILD KNOWS HOW TO SWIM & FLOAT BUT DOESN'T KNOW HOW TO PUT IT ALL TOGETHER
MY CHILD CAN SWIM, BREATHE, & GO BACK TO SWIMMING MY CHILD CAN SWIM ACROSS THE POOL AND IS COMFORTABLE BREATHING WHEN NEEDED

SELECT SWIM LEVEL

MY CHILD WILL NOT PUT FACE IN THE WATER MY CHILD IS EXTREMELY FEARFUL / UNCOMFORTABLE IN THE WATER
MY CHILD IS COMFORTABLE BUT CAN'T SWIM IN DEEP WATER MY CHILD CAN SWIM SAFELY & COMFORTABLY BUT HAS NO STROKE EXPERIENCE YET
MY CHILD CAN SWIM FREESTYLE & BACKSTROKE MY CHILD IS PROFICIENT IN FREESTYLE & BACKSTROKE - KNOWS SOME BASICS OF BREASTROKE & BUTTERFLY

SELECT SWIM LEVEL

STUDENT HAS NO SWIMMING EXPERIENCE I WANT TO LEARN TO SWIM FOR MYSELF
STUDENT KNOWS THE BASICS OF SWIMMING AND WANTS TO BUILD SKILLS TO JOIN A TEAM

OUR MOST POPULAR OPTIONS

PARENT & ME CLASSES

PARENT & ME CLASSES

Designed for our smallest swimmers, these classes empower parents to engage in an aquatic experience with their little ones, with emphasis on safety and exploration of the many ways we can start to teach little ones the fundamentals of swimming...



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TERRIFIC TWOS CLASSES

TERRIFIC TWOS CLASSES

While this class can be the next step from Parent & Me classes, it also can be a starting point for swimmers who are ready to start their swimming journey. This option is great for our little ones who are asserting independence from their parents...



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NOVICE SWIM GROUP CLASSES

NOVICE SWIM GROUP CLASSES

Taking place in our warm instructional pool, this class offers an exciting introduction to many swimming skills which each student will build on over the years, including breath control, comfortably submerging, floating, gliding with ease, water entry...



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DEVELOPING SWIM GROUP CLASSES

DEVELOPING SWIM GROUP CLASSES

Taking place in our warm instructional pool, this class focuses on swimming skills that will lead to greater confidence, comfort, strength, and mobility in the water. Swimmers in this class are comfortable going underwater and are beginning to...



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SKILLED/ADVANCED SWIM GROUP CLASSES

SKILLED/ADVANCED SWIM GROUP CLASSES

This class takes place in our warm instructional pool and focuses on building on swimming skills to continue to improve efficiency in the water while swimmers find more confidence in their abilities. Swimmers in this class continue to extend the...



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GRADE SCHOOL SWIM GROUP CLASSES

GRADE SCHOOL SWIM GROUP CLASSES

These group classes are for 6-10-year-olds who haven't quite got the balance and swimming skills yet to feel confident and comfortable in deeper water. This confidence-boosting class is perfect for the older kids who are ready to learn and need some encouragement...



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PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS

PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS

Private lessons are for swimmers who need a bit more individual attention to overcome whatever obstacle that is standing in the way of moving forward with learning to swim. Many swimmers who do private lessons move on to group classes once comfortable...



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SWIM WITH A FRIEND

SWIM WITH A FRIEND

This is a semi-private lesson option for any age range, we just require that the pair be similar in developmental state and swimming skill level so we can give both swimmers the attention they need...



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PARENT AND ME CLASSES

PARENT AND ME CLASSES

Designed for our smallest swimmers, these classes empower parents to engage in an aquatic experience with their little ones, with emphasis on safety and exploration of the many ways we can start to teach little ones the fundamentals of swimming...



READ MORE

TERRIFIC TWOS CLASSES

TERRIFIC TWOS CLASSES

While this class can be the next step from Parent & Me classes, it also can be a starting point for swimmers who are ready to start their swimming journey. This option is great for our little ones who are asserting independence from their parents...



READ MORE

NOVICE SWIM GROUP CLASSES

NOVICE SWIM GROUP CLASSES

Taking place in our warm instructional pool, this class offers an exciting introduction to many swimming skills which each student will build on over the years, including breath control, comfortably submerging, floating, gliding with ease, water entry...



READ MORE

DEVELOPING SWIM GROUP CLASSES

DEVELOPING SWIM GROUP CLASSES

Taking place in our warm instructional pool, this class focuses on swimming skills that will lead to greater confidence, comfort, strength, and mobility in the water. Swimmers in this class are comfortable going underwater and are beginning to...



READ MORE

SKILLED/ADVANCED SWIM GROUP CLASSES

SKILLED/ADVANCED SWIM GROUP CLASSES

This class takes place in our warm instructional pool and focuses on building on swimming skills to continue to improve efficiency in the water while swimmers find more confidence in their abilities. Swimmers in this class continue to extend the...



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GRADE SCHOOL SWIM GROUP CLASSES

GRADE SCHOOL SWIM GROUP CLASSES

Designed for older, less experienced swimmers who are not yet comfortable & confident in water where they cannot stand up...


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PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS

PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS

We reserve private lessons for swimmers overcoming a particular obstacle, such as special abilities or a traumatic experience. We encourage group lessons for our swimmers as we find that peer influence in the class setting is most productive while learning...



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SWIM WITH A FRIEND

SWIM WITH A FRIEND

This is a semi-private lesson option for any age range, we just require that the pair be similar in developmental state and swimming skill level so we can give both swimmers the attention they need...



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COMPETITIVE TEAM PREP

The next step after kids learn how to swim, these groups continue to work on refining strokes and cultivating a love for swimming and competition. This program is broken into three different groups with specific skill development goals for each.

TEAM PREP 1 & PREP 1+

The Prep 1 group is our introductory tier of Competitive Team Prep for kids ages 4-7 years old.

The Prep 1+ group is our introductory tier of Competitive Team Prep for kids ages 7-11 years old.

These groups swim in our Competition Pool. Children looking to join Prep 1 or Prep 1+ should have some understanding of freestyle and backstroke form.

Skill development goals include:

  • Pushing off the wall in streamline position
  • Side-breathing on freestyle
  • Streamline kicking on their back
  • Backstroke swimming
  • Breaststroke and butterfly kicking


Please Note:

Swimmers in this group should be comfortable swimming in water that they cannot stand in.

 SWIMMER / COACH RATIO 6:1

PRACTICE LENGTH: 40-MINUTES, ONCE PER WEEK

VIEW SUMMER CLASS OPTIONS VIEW SCHOOL YEAR CLASS OPTIONS

TEAM PREP 2

The Prep 2 group is our middle tier of Competitive Team Prep. Group sizes will be no more than 10 swimmers. Practices will be twice a week for 40-minutes.

This group swims in our Competition Pool. Children looking to join Prep 2 should be able to breathe to the side on freestyle; swim good backstroke for at least 15 yards; understand the very basics of breaststroke and butterfly.

Skill development goals include:

  • Streamlining into freestyle/backstroke swimming
  • Consistent kick on backstroke and good body position
  • Continued work to refine breaststroke and butterfly kick, along with drills to build the strokes
  • Racing dives
  • Legal breaststroke kick


Please Note:

Coaches may switch swimmers between Prep 2 & 3 based on their needs for the skills that are being worked on in each practice. 

SWIMMER / COACH RATIO 10:1

PRACTICE LENGTH: 40-MINUTES, TWICE PER WEEK

VIEW SUMMER CLASS OPTIONS VIEW SCHOOL YEAR CLASS OPTIONS

TEAM PREP 3

Prep 3 is our top tier of the Competitive Team Prep group. Group sizes will be no more than 20 swimmers. Practices will be twice a week for 40-minutes.

This group swims in our Competition Pool. Children looking to join Prep 3 should demonstrate proficiency in freestyle and backstroke, and be able to swim at least 4 cycles of breaststroke and butterfly.

Skill development goals include:

  • Timing the breath in butterfly and breaststroke
  • Racing dives into underwater dolphin kick
  • Underwater breaststroke pull-outs
  • Learning the basics of using the pace clock
  • Swimming a legal 100 I.M.


Please Note:

Coaches may switch swimmers between Prep 2 & 3 based on their needs for the skills that are being worked on in each practice.

SWIMMER / COACH RATIO 20:1

PRACTICE LENGTH: 40-MINUTES, TWICE PER WEEK

VIEW SUMMER CLASS OPTIONS VIEW SCHOOL YEAR CLASS OPTIONS

TEAM PREP 1 & PREP 1+

The Prep 1 group is our introductory tier of Competitive Team Prep for kids ages 4-7 years old.

The Prep 1+ group is our introductory tier of Competitive Team Prep for kids ages 7-11 years old.

These groups swim in our Competition Pool. Children looking to join Prep 1 or Prep 1+ should have some understanding of freestyle and backstroke form.

Skill development goals include:

  • Pushing off the wall in streamline position
  • Side-breathing on freestyle
  • Streamline kicking on their back
  • Backstroke swimming
  • Breaststroke and butterfly kicking


Please Note:

Swimmers in this group should be comfortable
swimming in water that they cannot stand in.

 SWIMMER / COACH RATIO: 6:1

PRACTICE LENGTH: 40-MINUTES, ONCE PER WEEK

SPRING AHEAD SUMMER LOCATIONS

TEAM PREP 2

The Prep 2 group is our middle tier of Competitive Team Prep.

This group swims in our Competition Pool. Children looking to join Prep 2 should be able to breathe to the side on freestyle; swim good backstroke for at least 15 yards; understand the very basics of breaststroke and butterfly.

Skill development goals include:

  • Streamlining into freestyle/backstroke swimming
  • Consistent kick on backstroke and good body position
  • Continued work to refine breaststroke and butterfly kick, along with drills to build the strokes
  • Learning the basics of using the pace clock
  • Racing dives
  • Legal breaststroke kick


Please Note:

Coaches may switch swimmers between Prep 2 & 3 based on their needs for the skills that are being worked on in each practice. 

SWIMMER / COACH RATIO: 10:1

PRACTICE LENGTH: 40-MINUTES, TWICE PER WEEK

SPRING AHEAD

TEAM PREP 3

Prep 3 is our top tier of the Competitive Team Prep group.

This group swims in our Competition Pool. Children looking to join Prep 3 should demonstrate proficiency in freestyle and backstroke, and be able to swim at least 4 cycles of breaststroke and butterfly.

Skill development goals include:

  • Timing the breath in butterfly and breaststroke
  • Racing dives into underwater dolphin kick
  • Underwater breaststroke pull-outs
  • Swimming a legal 100 I.M.





Please Note:

Coaches may switch swimmers between Prep 2 & 3 based on their needs for the skills that are being worked on in each practice.

SWIMMER / COACH RATIO: 20:1

PRACTICE LENGTH: 45-MINUTES, TWICE PER WEEK

SPRING AHEAD

REGISTRATION PROCESS

During the School year, our one-time registration is designed to allow you to register once and hold your child’s spot until you decide to make a change.

Swimmers will move up as a class or we will recommend a change as it is appropriate. To help you decide on a class, check out our CLASS FINDER TOOL.

Still can’t make a decision? Contact us and let us help you decide. info@nashswimacademy.com

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