Swimmers needing an adaptive approach

Special Needs Swim Lessons

Individualized instruction built around trust, communication, sensory needs, and water safety.

Special Needs Swim Lessons at SwimTec

Who it is for

Private instruction gives the swimmer room to learn at the right pace.

  • Swimmers of any age who need an adaptive approach
  • Swimmers with sensory or communication differences
  • Families looking for a private, lower-distraction setting

What a lesson looks like

One swimmer, one coach, and a clear focus for the session.

  1. The instructor learns how the swimmer communicates and responds.
  2. Comfort and trust come before new skills.
  3. The pace and teaching method adjust to the swimmer.

What you can work toward

The exact plan adapts to the swimmer. These are the core outcomes named in the SwimTec program.

Greater comfort and trust

Individual water-safety progress

Skills built at the swimmer’s pace

Current lesson options

Availability changes. Booking shows current coaches and times for each service.

Gainesville

30 min private session

$45

Orlando

30 min private session

$55

Coaches for this program

These instructors are connected to this service in the current booking catalog.

Josh Zeffren, SwimTec coach

Josh Zeffren

Josh Zeffren uses a supportive, positive approach with swimmers across ages, skill levels, and ability levels.

Meet Josh
Lauren Merrell, SwimTec coach

Lauren Merrell

Lauren Merrell brings patience and encouragement to private lessons focused on confidence, safety, and technique.

Meet Lauren
Matthew Edde, SwimTec coach

Matthew Edde

Matthew Edde coaches Orlando swimmers from first strokes through open-water and competitive goals at Rosen.

Meet Matthew
Mia Clark, SwimTec coach

Mia Clark

Mia Clark helps children and adults build essential skills and confidence in a safe, positive environment.

Meet Mia

Common questions

Who can take adaptive lessons?

SwimTec works with swimmers of all ages who benefit from extra patience, structure, or support.

Can a parent participate?

The legacy program notes optional parent involvement based on the swimmer’s needs.

Are lessons private?

Yes. The adaptive program uses one-on-one instruction.

Book adaptive

Choose a time that works for you. Current availability is always shown in booking.