4 Benefits of Year-Round Swim Instruction

While many families associate swimming lessons exclusively with warm summer weather, stopping swim instruction when the leaves turn can set back months of progress. Water safety and physical confidence are not seasonal skills; they require consistent reinforcement to become permanent habits. Continuous training ensures that critical survival skills remain sharp, helping children feel secure and […]

4 Signs Your Child is Ready for Swimming Lessons in Durham

As parents, we constantly watch our children grow, hitting milestone after milestone. But when it comes to the water, knowing exactly when to start swimming lessons can feel like a guessing game. While every child develops at their own unique pace, there are distinct behavioral and physical signs that show they are ready to transition […]

Coach Katie Blalock

SENIOR INSTRUCTOR, DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS OPERATIONS

Katie B. is a former sprint triathlete and triathlete coach. She also has experience teaching fearful adult beginners how to swim. Katie is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Wilmington with a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice. She also has prior accounting and business administration experience with Raleigh Brewing Company and Charles & Colvard.

Katie has two boys herself and loves working with young children. She is a gifted teacher with special strengths in class organization, maintaining structure in a fun environment, and establishing a relationship of trust with her students. Katie has undergone over fifty hours of intense in-water and academic training to learn our method. She primarily manages all day-to-day business activities and is also an instructor. She currently teaches Survival, Kicks & Tricks, and, FUNdations.