Swim Smart by Coach Mirissa

At Coach Mirissa’s Swim Smart, we believe that every child deserves the skills and confidence to enjoy and stay safe in the water. Our personalized, one-on-one aquatic instruction ensures that each child receives the attention and support they need to thrive both in and out of the pool.

Our Swim Smart Philosophy

Building Lifelong Water Confidence
Safety First

Safety First

Our Swim Smart programme prioritises water safety above all else. Every lesson is designed to ensure that your child feels secure and comfortable in the water, equipping them with essential survival skills.

Holistic Development

Holistic Development

Beyond swimming techniques, Swim Smart fosters overall development through motor skills enhancement, social interaction, and cognitive growth. Our approach ensures that children develop both physically and mentally in a supportive environment.

Personalised Instruction

Personalised Instruction

Recognising that each child is unique, our one-on-one lessons are tailored to individual needs and abilities. This personalized approach ensures optimal progress and a positive learning experience for every swimmer.

What’s Included in Our Swim Smart Offering

At Coach Mirissa’s Swim Smart, we offer a comprehensive range of programmes designed to cater to different age groups and skill levels. Each programme is meticulously crafted to support your child’s aquatic journey

Learn to Swim

  • Age-Appropriate Lessons: Suitable for toddlers aged 3 and above, our Learn to Swim classes introduce children to the basics of swimming in a fun and engaging manner.
  • Holistic Teaching Methods: Incorporating songs, games, and progressive, individual instruction, each lesson builds water confidence and essential swimming skills.
  • Safety and Trust: Emphasising water safety—including practical submersion techniques and survival skills—ensures that parents can trust every session with their child’s welfare in mind.
  • Convenience for Families: Offering pick-up and drop-off services makes learning to swim simpler and more accessible for busy families

Mommy and Baby

  • Age Group: Infants aged 9 to 36 months.
  • Focus: Creating a love for water through gentle stimulation and relaxation, while developing motor, social, and balancing skills.
  • Skills Taught: Leg and arm movements, prone (tummy) and supine (back) positions, rolling over, breath control, intentional submersion, movement and holding the wall, changing direction, retaining standing, swimming and play activities.
  • Requirements: Appropriate costume for Parent and baby, towel, and swimming nappies for babies not yet potty-trained.

Adult Swimming Programme

  • Personalised Instruction: Small  tailored for Adults ensures to meet your personal goals, confidence and comfort levels.
  • Overcoming Fear: Specialised techniques to help adults conquer their fear of water.
  • Recreational and Fitness Swimming: For those who swim to stay fit or just  enjoying recreational activities with their children.
  • Family-Friendly: Often parents also enroll alongside their children, making swimming a fun-filled family experience.

Private Lessons

  • Personalised Instruction: One-on-one lessons tailored to individual goals and self confidence.
  • Overcoming Fear: Specialised techniques to help each learner to conquer their fear of water.
  • One on One classes: Recognising that each person is unique, our one-on-one lessons are tailored to an individual's needs and abilities. This personalized approach ensures optimal progress and a positive learning experience for every swimmer.

How to Enrol

Embarking on your child’s Swim Smart journey is simple and straightforward:

  1. Get in Touch: Visit our Contact Us page or call us to ask any questions and learn more about our programmes.
  2. Schedule a Visit: Come and see our facilities at Little Blessing Preschool in Tzaneen, where our Swim Smart sessions take place.
  3. Enrol Your Child: Choose the programme that best suits your child’s age and skill level, and let their aquatic adventure begin!

Ready to Make a Splash?

Join Swim Smart by Coach Mirissa and empower your child with the skills and confidence to thrive in the water.