Swim Life with Coach Kristina

Did she cry stranger danger lessons 1-3? Yes.

Did we work on trust and consistency so that she felt safe enough to fall asleep on coach on day 7? Also yes. 🥰💕😴

Trust. Safety. Consistency. Skills.

Equally valued, equally prioritized.

Goodbye day is always a hard day, but I’m grateful to have been a consistent part of these girls’s time here in Okinawa!

Every new student I take is a commitment to be their coach, cheerleader, and a steady presence during our chaotic, ever changing military lives. Getting to know each one and their families comes with the heartbreak of saying goodbye but it’s absolutely worth it!

Enjoy the next adventure and just keep swimming girls! 🫶🏻💕

🏊‍♀️ November Session 💦

I have THREE openings for new students available at the Chatan Sports Center’s heated indoor pool! 🔥

📅 Session Dates: November 3 – December 19
🕛 Available Times: 12:15 PM • 12:30 PM • 12:45 PM
📆 Lessons run 5 days a week (Monday–Friday), except for holidays.

Perfect for toddlers and homeschool families — mid day lessons, warm water, and no weather delays. ☀️

This is a self-rescue swim program where your child will learn to independently swim, float, and self-rescue.

All lessons are one-on-one, except for once-weekly parent days.
⏱️ 15 minutes per day, 5 days a week
💵 $125/week (tuition is reduced on weeks with holidays)

It’s a time and financial commitment — but your child will gain life-saving skills quickly and become more proficient than a year’s worth of once-a-week lessons that often cost more in the long run.

I look forward to working with your child to give you the peace of mind you need and the skills they deserve! 💕

📩 Email [email protected] with questions or to claim one of these limited openings!

Thank you for another fantastic summer in Okinawa! ☀️

To all my parents — thank you for rolling with the schedule changes, communicating your needs and questions, and for trusting me with your precious babies.

To all my students — seeing you succeed and grow brings me immense joy. Thank you for letting me be your coach and cheerleader. 💕

ALL LESSONS ARE CANCELLED FOR TODAY, July 30 until further notice. Please stay safe.

UPDATE: 2 spots left

📣 August Session Openings! 🏊‍♀️☀️

I’m opening my schedule for SIX new swimmers this August!

Available lesson times: 2:30–4:00 PM
📅 Session dates: August 18 – September 19

Secure your time spot now by emailing:
📩 [email protected]

This will be my last session this summer so don’t miss out! 💦

Good morning parents! Please be prepared to park in overflow parking today - July 3rd.

Overflow parking is on the other side of Happy More grocery store.

Sun Safety = Swim Safety!

Whether you’re hanging out poolside or heading to the beach, protecting your little swimmer from sunburn is just as important as water safety. Here are my top tips:

☀️ Apply sunscreen 15–30 minutes BEFORE swimming (use SPF 30+ and water-resistant formulas)
⏱️ Reapply every ONE hour (this Oki Sun is no joke!) or right after toweling off
👕 Swim shirts/rash guards add extra UV protection and less skin irritation than lotions and sprays
🧢 Hats and sunglasses are a must, gloves and booties should also be considered for long swim days

A happy swimmer is a sun burn free swimmer!