The easy-breezy days of summer are coming to a close, and another busy school year has begun. The shift from long, sunny days filled with kids’ camps, unstructured free time, and spontaneous outings with friends to early mornings, sitting still,…
Swimming is an essential skill for safety and physical fitness, but its benefits go beyond building muscle and coordination. Swimming builds confidence, character, and resilience, qualities that transfer into the classroom, other sports, and remain valuable throughout life. When children…
When parents want to give their child the best possible start in water safety and learning to swim, private swim lessons can seem like the obvious choice. One instructor, one child, and 30 minutes of individualized attention. Sounds like the…
Learning to swim is an important childhood milestone that can stay with your child for life, building skills and confidence that can help them embrace new challenges as they grow. While swimming is an essential skill that combines safety, exercise,…
As parents, we want to do our best for our kids, and nothing makes us happier than seeing them laughing and having fun. When the warm weather arrives in Nashville, few family activities rival a day at the pool. Naturally,…
At Nashville Swim Academy, we know that every child approaches water differently—some dive right in, while others need a little extra encouragement. No matter where your child begins, there are simple and fun activities you can do at home to…
Believe it or not – swim safety starts at home! We suggest talking about being safe around water BEFORE you get to the pool. That way, no one is overly excited and everyone can focus on the conversation. Some pointers for your swim safety…
Floatation devices are always a hot topic in the swim community. We’re here to help you navigate when floatation devices are appropriate and when they are actually negatively impacting your child. So, what’s the truth? 1). “When should my child…
As the parent of a young child, you know the coming years will be rich with exciting milestones. Your child will start preschool, then kindergarten, then elementary school. They’ll learn to read, ride a bike, make their first close friend.…
You’ve probably driven by or through The Nations more times than you can count without ever realizing that Middle Tennessee’s premier learn-to-swim program, Nashville Swim Academy, now calls this neighborhood home. NSA began as an offshoot of the Ensworth Swim School…