Many considerations go into a parent’s decision to enroll their kid in swim lessons, including the parent’s own feelings about the water. For example, whether a parent is confident in the water or afraid of it (and perhaps did not…
Making the decision to enroll your child in swim lessons is about more than adding an extracurricular activity to their schedule; it’s a meaningful step toward keeping them safe. And while swim instruction should ideally be a consistent, year-round activity,…
Social media is full of claims about swimming and ADHD right now, and as a parent, it can be hard to separate fact from noise. At Nashville Swim Academy, we want to give you clear, science-backed information so you can…
From the start, one of our goals at Nashville Swim Academy (NSA) was to create a swim program with a purpose that extends beyond the pool. Since 2013, a founding commitment has been to serve as a true community ambassador; an organization that would…
Every year, as the seasons shift from one to the next, you’ll hear someone say, “Can you believe it’s April already?” Or “How is it already July?” Spring just kicked off, but before you know it, summer will be in…
With so many of today’s kids spending more time on their screens and less time getting the exercise they need, you, as a parent, may have wondered about the impact this could be having on an entire generation’s physical and…
Young children with a good grasp of buoyancy and breath control, and who are comfortable with how their bodies move in the water, are ready to begin coordinating kicking, gliding, and big-arm movements for a more efficient swim-breathe-swim pattern. At Nashville…
As the parent of a young child, making choices around their care, learning environment, and recreational activities is important. Each of these decisions can have a lasting impact, which is why taking time to research the right programs matters. By…
When parents decide to enroll their kids in swim lessons, their main focus is safety. Here in Nashville, pools are plentiful, summer camps often have swim days, families like to spend their summer days at lakes like Percy Priest and…
Swim season has arrived! Of course, we view swim season as year-round. After all, there’s no bad time to get in the pool when the environment is right. Still, spring is the season of renewal, and with summer close behind, now’s…