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THE NSA DIFFERENCE

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 more than 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 are thrilled with the swimming successes of the thousands of kids who have come through our program over the years. Some key factors that set us apart are:


Aquatics Professionals - Our instructors aren't just instructors, they are enthusiastic, well-trained professionals who continue to sharpen their skills and build on a very strong foundation of teaching developed by Director and Owner, Krysten Call. 


Consistent Positive Exposure - Every instructor understands that every interaction counts, whether it is with a parent or with a child, it all matters! Every moment is an opportunity to improve technique and safety. What you do with that opportunity is up to you! We maintain a positive environment and attitude. Committed to Excellence, we are in the moment and the best version of ourselves!


Adaptive Learning - Our instructors are trained to identify the individual needs of each swimmer, meet them where they are, and help them build on those skills. Learning to swim can be challenging, and we are here to be confident for each swimmer through the challenges until they gain confidence in themselves.


Small Class Sizes - We place kids into classes based on age and skill level. We find that kids who are placed in classes with their peer groups tend to develop skills at a similar pace and can learn from each other in a group setting. 


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

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.


Our Competitive Team Prep groups are 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.

OUR MOST POPULAR OPTIONS

  • FUNDAMENTALS

    At NSA, we believe that the amazing journey of learning how to swim starts with the FUNdamentals. These beginner classes are devoted to putting the “FUN” in FUNdamentals as we develop a swimming foundation that leads to comfort and safety in the water. By focusing on key skills like buoyancy, breath control, and movement, we set the stage for a lifetime of joy and success in the water. 

PARENT AND ME

PARENT & ME classes are designed for our youngest swimmers and empower parents to actively engage in their child’s aquatic journey...


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TERRIFIC 2s

TERRIFIC 2s is the perfect next step for graduates of Parent & Me classes or as a starting point for 2-year-olds ready to begin their swimming journey...


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BEGINNER 3s

BEGINNER classes are designed for 3-year-olds who are new to swimming and have little to no experience going underwater. These classes focus on building trust...


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BEGINNER 4-6s

BEGINNER classes are designed for kids who are new to swimming or still gaining confidence in going underwater. These classes emphasize foundational skills...


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  • SAFETY

    Once children develop their FUNdamental swimming skills, we focus on essential SAFEty skills. These classes emphasize water awareness, safety practices, and confidence in independent movement. By strengthening abilities like floating, gliding, and propulsion, swimmers are better prepared for various aquatic situations while continuing to grow in a supportive environment.

SKILL BUILDER 3s

SKILL BUILDER classes focus on skills that will lead to greater confidence, comfort, strength, mobility...


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SKILL BUILDER 4-6s

SKILL BUILDER classes focus on skills that will lead to greater confidence, comfort, strength, and mobility...


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SKILL BUILDER 7-11s

SKILL BUILDER classes are an entry point for 7-11 year olds who lack confidence with swimming, who..


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  • TECHNIQUE

    Once swimmers have developed their fundamental skills and built confidence in water safety, we shift our focus to refining strokes and enhancing technique. This progression fosters confidence and prepares swimmers to handle various aquatic challenges with ease. Additionally, it lays a strong foundation for those who may wish to explore joining a competitive swim team in the future.

SWIMMER 4-6s

SWIMMER 4-6 kids are putting together all the elements of swimming, breathing, and going back to swimming with smooth movements. Swimmers will build coordination of their arms and legs enabling them to make quick...


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STROKE TECHNIQUE 1

STROKE TECH 1 is the introductory level of our Stroke Technique groups. This group is for swimmers 6 years and older who are comfortable in deeper water and ready to begin developing more refined swimming skills...


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STROKE TECHNIQUE 2

STROKE TECH 2 is the second level in our Stroke Technique groups. Swimmers joining this group should be able to breathe to the side while swimming freestyle, swim legal and horizontal backstroke for at least 15 yards...


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STROKE TECHNIQUE 3

STROKE TECH 3 is the highest level in our Technique groups, designed for swimmers who have developed proficiency in freestyle and backstroke for 25 yards and have a solid understanding of the basic elements of breaststroke...


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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

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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

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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

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