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SUEvery swim instructor has an opinion about flotation devices.
Some love them. Some won’t touch them.
I know I may get some hate from some of you out there but as @larryjtobin would say VAMOS to the nay sayers.
The truth is… it’s not about the tool. It’s about how you use it.
A great instructor doesn’t rely on tools.
A great instructor uses tools intentionally.
For kids that are coming once or twice a week, especially the ones that are nervous or hesitant, confidence is everything. If they don’t feel safe, they won’t try. If they won’t try, they won’t learn.
That’s where something like the 3-2-1 Swim Pack by @kaizenkidzofficial can actually help.
It gives you a way to bridge the gap between fear and confidence. You can introduce movement, body position, and breathing in a way that feels safe to the child… and then gradually take it away as they improve.
That’s the key.
You use it, you build the skill, and then you remove it and challenge the skill.
Not the other way around.
The reason I like this one specifically is because it’s progressive. You can adjust the levels easily, which makes it simple to meet each child where they’re at instead of forcing them into something they’re not ready for.
It also comes with a reusable bag and a QR code that helps parents understand how to use it properly, which is huge. Because when parents understand that it’s a tool and not something to depend on, everything gets better for the child.
At the end of the day, tools don’t teach kids.
Instructors do.
But the right tool, used the right way, can make a big difference in how quickly a child builds confidence and starts enjoying the water.
#swiminstructor #swimcoach #learntoswim
@superheroswim
