4 Essential Water Safety Rules for Families

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Ensuring your children are safe around the water is the top priority at PhD Swim School. Whether you are heading to the local pool or taking a family beach trip, establishing clear boundaries can prevent accidents and build confidence. Dive into these four crucial water safety rules and learn how to implement them effectively. Never […]

When Should Your Child Start Swim Lessons

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As a parent, you instinctively want to protect your child from every danger, and water is often at the top of that list. You might find yourself wondering if it’s too early—or perhaps too late—to get them in the pool. At PhD Swim School in Durham, NC, we believe the best time to start is […]

Why Year-Round Swimming Lessons Are Important

When you think of swimming, you likely picture hot sun, pool parties, and summer vacations. However, water safety is a life skill that does not have an “off-season.” At PhD Swim School, we believe that consistency is the key to confidence. Many parents view swimming as a summer sport, but pausing lessons during the cooler […]

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.