Coach David Swims

Private Swim Lessons and Coaching for All Ages in South/West Houston

Learn to swim, refine your strokes, or train for competition with safe, personalized lessons from a coach with 15+ years of experience.

Coach David brings the same patience, clarity, and creativity honed through years as a science teacher into the pool, making every lesson both fun and effective.

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Why Choose Coach David

I combine a coach’s precision with a teacher’s patience. With a background in education, aquatics, and safety, I understand how to connect with every type of learner.

Swim Coach since 2010
- Hundreds of swimmers taught: from fearful beginners to competitive athletes and senior citizens
- Coached High school swim team & local neighborhood summer swim leagues
- Instructor at UT Austin Rec Center, teaching undergrads, grads, professors, and community members
- Utilizes Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) method
- Taught the Boy Scouts Swimming Merit Badge
Public High School science teacher for 4 years
Experienced with neurodiverse learners (autism, ADHD, anxiety, etc.) and trauma-informed approaches
Bilingual instruction in English and Spanish
Culturally affirming instruction that values and respects every swimmer’s background