501 10th place south, jacksonville beach, FL 32250, US
Swimming Lessons in Jacksonville Beach, FL Since 2011
It is never too early or too late to learn to swim
Red Cross Swimming Lessons for ages 6 months to adult
WELCOME TO SLS
1-on-1 Swim Lessons taught from over 40 yrs experience using song, sound, example, and love.
Whether your child or you are new, special, fearful, sensitive, or rebuilding trust after a difficult experience, you will be met with patience, structure, and respect.
Suzi Teitelman WSI
Infant to Adult Swim Lessons
Infant to Adult Swim Lessons
ABOUT ME
(Why parents trust me with their children in the water)
I didn’t learn to swim — I grew up in the water.
Swimming has been part of my life since I was a little girl. Long before I ever taught a lesson, I understood water as a place of safety, regulation, confidence, and joy. That lifelong relationship with water is what shapes how
ABOUT ME
(Why parents trust me with their children in the water)
I didn’t learn to swim — I grew up in the water.
Swimming has been part of my life since I was a little girl. Long before I ever taught a lesson, I understood water as a place of safety, regulation, confidence, and joy. That lifelong relationship with water is what shapes how I teach today.
I’ve been teaching swim lessons for decades, and I’ve worked with every kind of child — first swimmers, fearful swimmers, sensory-sensitive children, strong-willed children, children recovering from traumatic experiences, and children who were told they were “too scared” or “too difficult” to teach.
They are not.
I am a Red Cross–certified swim instructor and have taught thousands of private lessons over the years. But more importantly, I teach from the nervous system first, not from pressure or force.
Children don’t need to be pushed into water.
They need to feel safe with it.
My approach is calm, patient, intuitive, and structured — never chaotic, never rushed. I meet each child exactly where they are, and we build real confidence step by step. When a child feels safe, learning happens naturally.
Parents often tell me:
“This is the first time my child actually wanted to get in the pool.”
That’s the work.
Infant to Adult Swim Lessons
Infant to Adult Swim Lessons
Infant to Adult Swim Lessons
MY PHILOSOPHY
(This is not a boot-camp swim lesson)
I do not use fear, force, or flooding techniques.
I do not throw children in the pool.
I do not yell, shame, or rush progress.
I do not compare children to siblings or peers.
Instead, I focus on:
- Trust
- Regulation
- Breath
- Body awareness
- Gradual mastery
- Repetition without pressure
Swimmin
MY PHILOSOPHY
(This is not a boot-camp swim lesson)
I do not use fear, force, or flooding techniques.
I do not throw children in the pool.
I do not yell, shame, or rush progress.
I do not compare children to siblings or peers.
Instead, I focus on:
- Trust
- Regulation
- Breath
- Body awareness
- Gradual mastery
- Repetition without pressure
Swimming is not just a skill — it’s a relationship with water. When that relationship is built correctly, children become strong, capable swimmers who want to be in the pool.
Trauma To Triumph
Infant to Adult Swim Lessons
Trauma To Triumph
WORKING WITH FEARFUL OR TRAUMATIZED CHILDREN
This is one of the most common questions parents ask me.
Yes — I work with fearful and traumatized children.
And yes — I expect fear. It does not scare me.
Fear is information. It tells us where to slow down, where to support, and where trust needs to be rebuilt.
If your child:
- Has had a scary wate
WORKING WITH FEARFUL OR TRAUMATIZED CHILDREN
This is one of the most common questions parents ask me.
Yes — I work with fearful and traumatized children.
And yes — I expect fear. It does not scare me.
Fear is information. It tells us where to slow down, where to support, and where trust needs to be rebuilt.
If your child:
- Has had a scary water experience
- Panics or freezes
- Cries or clings
- Refuses to put their face in
- Is “strong-willed” or “shut down”
- Has sensory sensitivities
You are in the right place.
Progress may look different for each child — and that’s okay. Safety and confidence always come first. Skills follow.
Adult lessons
Swim no matter what your age
More than half of Suzi's swim students are adults. Many adults never had the opportunity to learn to swim, or they had a traumatic event happen as a child that has prevented them from moving forward with swimming. Swimming Lessons in Jacksonville Beach with Suzi can help you. Whether you are an adult who loves the water but just doesn't know technique and strokes, you will learn here. Those who are looking to improve their ability to do Triathlons, or if you are just looking to get over your fear, Suzi can help you overcome and win. If you are going out for a military position that needs specific strokes, Suzi is your coach. Learn to swim in Jacksonville! #merchantmarines #tris #adultswimlessons
