Swim Team Prep

What People Are Saying About Us!

Rachel P.
The calm and quiet environment given during our swim lessons is superior. This experience has already exceeded all expectations. Our instructor, Ms. Emily, is so sweet and welcoming- super great with kids!
Carlena C.
Highly recommend this! My son recently just started swim lessons, He is 3. He was so scared of going into the water, had many meltdowns. As a mom, it gives me peace of mind to have someone who can work through the meltdown and still be so positive and encouraging!
Sally C.
Two of my kids had been taking lessons elsewhere for the past 5 months and weren't even swimming independently yet. Today was the second lesson my kids have taken and the confidence they have built and progression has been absolutely amazing. They look forward to going each time and enjoy it so much!
Abby M.
Emily was a great swim teacher. My daughter gained a lot of confidence during her week of lessons. By the end of the week, my 4-year-old could jump off the diving board and swim the width of the pool on her own.
Brandon W.
Highly recommended! I was an adult with no experience. After working with Sara Kate and Thomas, I am now able to swim across the pool, take breathes, float, and roll into different positions.

Swim Team Prep Lessons in Knoxville, TN

Being a strong swimmer is an important safety skill. It can literally save your life! Besides, learning to be a strong swimmer can reduce the risk of drowning according the National Drowning Prevention Alliance. We also need strong swimmers to be great lifeguards. Swim teams are a great way to grow as a swimmer and to make great memories doing it! Take swim team prep lessons with us in Knoxville, TN so your child can learn the four strokes and become advanced swimmers.

What skills does a student need to join a swim team?

First off, most swim teams require students to be at least 4 years old, if not 5 years old. Many swim teams require a student to at least be able to swim 25 yards without stopping. Other teams require that they have a basic understanding of the 4 swimming strokes. Either way, we will give your student the skills they need to feel confident their first day of practice!

How often should I take swim lessons to prepare for a swim team?

If you are looking to join a swim team, then your student is most likely already a Level 4 or 5. If they are a Level 4, then we recommend about 5-10 lessons to get them to Level 5. Once a student is Level 5, we recommend about 5 lessons to give them a strong introduction to the 4 swimming strokes. After that, it depends on how advanced you want you student’s stokes to be!

What swim teams are there in Knoxville, TN?

Great question! We have an article all about that! Check that out HERE.

12-Month Zero-Regret Guarantee

Not thrilled? We’ll refund 100% of what you paid for all lessons taken in the 12 months prior to your refund request

What we do:

What we don't do:

Pool Locations & Schedule

– Residential pools located within 5 minutes of the listed location
– Exact addresses will be sent 1 week prior to first lesson to maintain privacy for homeowners

8:45am – 4:30pm Monday – Friday

List A

Numbers indicate same location for clarity

May 27-31: Trinity Learning Center (heated)
June 3-7: Trinity Learning Center (heated)
June 10-14: Craven Wings Choto (heated)
June 17-21: Bluegrass Elementary (heated)
June 24-28: Craven Wings Choto (heated)
July 4 Week: OFF
July 8-12: Halls Elementary
July 15-19: A L Lotts Elementary
July 22-26: West Hills Elementary (3)
July 29-Aug 2: A L Lotts Elementary

List B

Numbers indicate same location for clarity

May 27-31: Bluegrass Elementary (heated)
June 3-7: Duncan Boat Dock (heated)
June 10-14: Duncan Boat Dock (heated)
June 17-21: Duncan Boat Dock (heated)
June 24-28: West Hills Elementary (1)
July 4 Week: OFF
July 8-12: West Hills Elementary (1)
July 15-19: West Hills Elementary (2)
July 22-26: West Hills Elementary (2)
July 29-Aug 2: West Hills Elementary (3)

Locations:

– Hilton Garden Inn (Cedar Bluff) 216 Peregrine Way, Knoxville, TN 37922
– Embassy Suites (Cedar Bluff) 9621 Parkside Drive, Knoxville, TN, 37922

Hours:

Monday – Friday 8:30am-11:00am
Monday – Thursday 3:00pm-7:00pm

Half Price Training Lessons: The last two weeks of January, our new folks will be receiving training. Get those lessons for half price by logging in to your account and clicking  “Lessons” > “Evaluation and Training”!

Regular Season Lessons: Our regular season is open from the first week of Feb through the first week of March. The second half of the semester will be open soon!

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Think about a group class. There are 3 to 6 students in a class. How much attention are they really getting from their instructor? How much practice time is really possible in a 30 minute class?

Not much, which is why we offer 15 minute private lessons. They will get more attention and practice time in their 15 minute private lesson than they ever will in a group class that lasts 30 minutes.

If you still don’t believe that 15 minutes will work for you, check out our reviews on Google and Facebook!

Our recommendations generally revolve around your family’s goals. Do you have a trip coming up that you want your kids to be ready for? Then you should book lessons as frequently as possible, even every day if you can. Do you want your kids to swim a year from now? Once a week will do just fine.

During the summer, many people are more available. We recommend doing everyday each week you want to do lessons to see the best progress.

As you can guess, the more frequently you take lessons, the faster they will improve.

We HIGHLY recommend children 8 and under book 15 minute lessons until they are a level 4. Once they reach level 4, we don’t have a preference either way. 

Students over 8 years old or level 4 and up can handle 30 minute, although 15 minutes works great too!

Ultimately, the choice is up to you. A 30 minute lesson obviously costs more than a 15 minute lesson, but we are here to serve you how you think is best for your family.

Curriculum

– Beginner with little to no swimming experience
– (Ages 3+) Will NOT willingly and independently put their entire face in the water for 5 seconds
– (Ages 1 – 2) Will NOT willingly fully submerge just under surface of water for 5 seconds while being held
– Has not learned to make independent forward progress in the water

– Beginner with little to no swimming experience
– (Ages 3+) Will NOT willingly and independently put their eyes, nose, and mouth simultaneously in the water for 3 seconds
– (Ages 1 – 2) Will NOT willingly fully submerge just under surface of water for 3 seconds while being held
– Has not learned to make independent forward progress in the water

Goal of Level 1: Eyes, nose, and mouth in the water simultaneously for 3 seconds

Other skills:
– Water Safety
– Proper kicking technique
– Assisted swimming
– Jumping in
– Entering and exiting pool
– Back floating

– Beginner with little to no swimming experience
– (Ages 3+) WILL willingly and independently put their eyes, nose, and mouth simultaneously in the water for 3 seconds
– (Ages 1 – 2) WILL willingly fully submerge just under surface of water for 3 seconds while being held
– Has not learned to make independent forward progress in the water

Goal of Level 2: Make independent forward progress for 5 seconds

Other skills:
– Water Safety
– Proper kicking technique
– Jumping in, turn, and grab wall
– Entering and exiting pool
– Back float
– Swimming on back

Already able to do the following:
– Make independent forward progress with face in the water for 5 seconds

Goal of Level 3: Swim 7 yards with “pop-up” breaths or “roll over” breaths AND perform Fall-In sequence (jump in, turn, get to wall, exit) (no goggles, unless needed for important reason)

Other skills:
– Water Safety
– Proper kicking technique
– Swimming without goggles
– Swimming on back
– Retrieve toy from shallow end (depending on student)
– 4 swimming strokes (depending on student)

Already able to do the following:
– Swim 7 yards with “pop-up” breaths or “roll over” breaths
– Perform Fall-In sequence (jump in, turn, get to wall)

Goal Level 4: Deep end swim test- jump in, swim 20 yards on stomach, tread water 1 min, float on back for 1 min, swim 5 yards to wall and exit (no goggles, unless needed for important reason)

Other skills:
– Water Safety
– Back swimming
– 4 swimming strokes
– Retrieve toy from deep end
– Swimming without goggles

Already able to do the following:
– Deep end safety test- jump in, swim 20 yards on stomach, tread water 1 min, float on back for 1 min, swim 5 yards to wall and exit

Goal: Swim 25 yards at a beginner level of backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly, side stroke and elementary backstroke AND retrieve toy off bottom of deep end AND swim 100 yards freestyle side-breathing

Other skills:
– Water Safety

Already able to do the following:
Swim 25 yards at a beginner level of backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly, side stroke and elementary backstroke AND retrieve toy off bottom of deep end AND swim 100 yards freestyle side-breathing

Goal: Technique and Stroke Refinement

Other skills:
– Water Safety

Evaluation

Find your starting point!
$ 0 Get started for free!
  • Thorough analysis of skills
  • Intro to water safety
  • FREE gifts for your family
  • Discussion about next steps
  • 12-Month Zero-Regret Guarantee
FREE!

40 Lessons

Good for 18 months!
$ 2,040 Per 15 min slot | 23 lessons total
  • Unlimited Sickness Rescheduling*
  • 4 No-Show Reschedules*
  • 5 Lesson Check-in*
  • Perfect for a year of lessons, best value!
  • 12-Month Zero-Regret Guarantee
+7 Free

20 Lessons

Good for 18 months!
$ 1,020 Per 15 min slot | 23 lessons total
  • Unlimited Sickness Rescheduling*
  • 3 No-Show Reschedules*
  • 5 Lesson Check-in*
  • Great for a semester of lessons or summer intensive
  • 12-Month Zero-Regret Guarantee
+3 Free

15 Lessons

Good for 18 months!
$ 765 Per 15 min slot | 17 lessons total
  • Unlimited Sickness Rescheduling*
  • 2 No-Show Reschedules*
  • 5 Lesson Check-in*
  • Good for a skill boost or summer intensive
  • 12-Month Zero-Regret Guarantee
+2 Free

10 Lessons

Good for 18 months!
$ 510 Per 15 min slot | 11 lessons total
  • Unlimited Sickness Rescheduling*
  • 1 No-Show Reschedule*
  • 5 Lesson Check-in*
  • Good for half semester of lessons or summer boost
  • 12-Month Zero-Regret Guarantee
+1 Free

5 Lessons

Good for 18 months!
$ 255 Per 15 min slot
  • Unlimited Sickness Rescheduling*
  • 5 Lesson Check-in*
  • Get a feel for things or maintain skills
  • 12-Month Zero-Regret Guarantee

* Unlimited Sickness Rescheduling: If the class is in less than 48 hours and the student gets sick, injured, or their is a family emergency, you can ALWAYS reschedule or get a lesson credit.

* No-Show Reschedules: If you miss a lesson for any reason other than illness, injury, or a family emergency, you may reschedule or receive a lesson credit only if your bundle includes unused no-show reschedules. Once those are used, missed lessons are forfeited. If you arrive late, you may still take the lesson for the remaining time. A lesson credit is issued only if you choose not to take the lesson at all.

* 5 Lesson Check-in: Every 5 lessons, we’ll call, text, or check in with you in person to review how things are going and make sure you’re getting everything you need to succeed.

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Our Teaching Philosophy

The All Knox Swim Teaching Philosophy is what we call the Family Centered Model. The Family Centered Model is a way of teaching swim lessons and water safety that incorporates the whole family. There are two aspects of the Family Centered Model:

Family Involved Swim Lessons

Water Safety for the Whole Family