COACH PHOTOS AND BIOS

Coach Anna is a Senior Coach, and she joined us in the Spring of 2019. Her certifications include:

US Swim School Infant/Toddler certification
StarGuard CPR, First Aid, AED, and Lifeguarding
Swim Angelfish training for Special needs

She brought with her 5 years of competitive swimming experience. She enjoys other sports like basketball and golf, and she has given 3 years volunteering at her church's nursery. Anna's favorite part of coaching with us is seeing the progress each individual makes, and knowing that we're saving lives! She is a student at Arkansas State University during the school year and joins us in the summer.

Coach Annie joined our team in September of 2021. Her certifications include:

US Swim School Infant/Toddler certification

Star Guard CPR, First Aid, and Lifeguarding

Swim Angelfish training for Special needs

Coach Annie came to our team with loads of experience teaching 4-7 year old's in group lessons as well as teaching strokes and swim team! Annie is patient and loves to work with beginners or those working to conquer fears.

Coach Emmy joined our team in 2024. She is an honor student at Maumelle Charter and plays softball and basketball. She carries the US Swim School Infant/Toddler Certification. Her coaching style is warm and calm, steady and patient!

Coach Jacquie joined our team in 2022 as a member of the Safety Before Skill Client family. Her husband and grandson swim as members. She is a lifelong swimmer with experience in Synchronized Swimming, Masters swimming and open water swimming. She carries the US Swim School Infant/Toddler certification and when she is not coaching she is competing in the Senior Olympics, running races, or riding her bike! Her coaching style is nurturing and fun!

Sarah Grace joined our team in February of 2018. Her certifications include:

Starfish Swim Instructor
US Swim School Infant/Toddler certification
StarGuard CPR, First Aid, and Lifeguarding
Swim Angelfish training for Special needs

Sarah Grace attends the University of Arkansas. She is a former student of Safety Before Skill, an experienced babysitter, a former gymnast, and a competitive cheerleader. She swam competitively for the Maumelle Marlins for two seasons. Her favorite stroke is the Freestyle!

Coach William joined our team in July 2021. His certifications include:

Starfish Swim Instructor

US Swim School Infant/Toddler certification

Starguard Lifeguard/CPR/First Aid Certification

StarGuard CPR, First Aid, AED, and Lifeguarding Instructor

William is currently a student at UCA with the dream of becoming an educator. William has 4 years experience of coaching a swim team, as well as lifeguarding. Coach William's coaching style is one that leads his swimmers to the desired goal while still having fun while doing it! He enjoys coaching all ages and levels so he can teach everyone how to stay safe in and around the water. Swimming is one of his favorite activities!

Saylor is a Senior Coach and joined our team in 2018. Her certifications include:

Starfish Swim Instructor
US Swim School Infant/Toddler certification
StarGuard CPR, First Aid, AED, and Lifeguarding
Swim Angelfish training for Special needs

She has years of competitive swim experience and excels at all of the strokes. She can do it all from babies to adults and her coaching style is quiet, firm but pleasant and very honest. She gets to know her students well.

Coach Jodie joined our team in May 2020. Her certifications include:

Starfish Swim Instructor
US Swim School Infant/Toddler certification
StarGuard CPR, First Aid, AED, and Lifeguarding Instructor
Swim Angelfish training for Special needs

Jodie has about 13 years of swim experience and is a full-time social worker Jodie enjoys teaching kids and adults of all ages, especially infant and preschool ages. Her coaching style focuses on building trust. She is very patient with those who have a fear of the water and take progressive steps to build their trust, confidence, and skills. She leads our adult program and teaches our lifeguard certifications courses as well.

Coach Katie joined our team in April of 2021. Her certifications include:

Starfish Swim Instructor
US Swim School Infant/Toddler certification
StarGuard CPR, First Aid, and Lifeguarding Instructor
Swim Angelfish training for Special needs

Coach Katie has an outgoing and encouraging personality with over 10 years of experience as a lifeguard and swimming instructor. She loves the outdoors and all things girl scouts too!

Coach Michelle joined our team in June of 2021. Her certifications include:

Starfish Swim Instructor

US Swim School Infant/Toddler certification

Michelle is a mom to a hearing-impaired daughter, who she enjoys sharing her love of swimming with. She believes that learning should be fun and enjoys working with all ages, especially the littles! Michelle has experience working with a wide range of special needs and accommodations. Michelle is also fluent in American Sign Language.

Coach Lukas Joined out team in Summer of 2024. His certifications include:

US Swim School Infant/Toddler certification

Lukas is an honor student in the Arkansas Virtual Academy, taking AP classes and a member of the National Honor Society. He plays lacrosse and swam competitively for the Little Rock Dolphins. Lukas's coaching style is quietly fun, always smiling and laid back.

Coach Clark joined our team in 2022. His certifications include:

Starfish Swim Instructor
US Swim School Infant/Toddler certification



He attends Little Rock Christian School and he has an energetic approach to the water. He loves working with all ages and stages and excels with beginners!

Coach Jessica joined us in 2024. Her certifications include:

US Swim School Infant/Toddler certification
StarGuard CPR, First Aid, AED, and Lifeguarding


She brings with her 2 years of swim instruction experience at the YMCA in Memphis, TN. She has a Bachelor of Science in Pre-Medicine and served as a triage nurse, medical scribe and resident assistant in Mariana, AR. Her coaching style is calm, and nurturing!