Adults
Private swim lessons for adults focused on confidence, technique, and endurance—from beginners to advanced swimmers.
Personalized swim instruction for adults of all skill levels. Lessons are provided at approved residential pools, focusing on water comfort, stroke technique, fitness training, and overcoming anxiety. Whether you're learning for the first time or refining advanced skills, each session is tailored to your goals and progress.
- Water anxiety support
- Freestyle drills and technique refinement
- Swimming exercises for endurance
- Swim workouts to lose weight
Kids (Ages 5–12)
Fun, safety-first swim lessons that build strong fundamentals, confidence, and comfort in the water.
Engaging swim instruction for children ages 5–12, delivered at residential building pools and surrounding neighborhoods. Lessons emphasize water safety, progressive skill development, and building confidence through patient, age-appropriate teaching. Each child learns at their own pace in a supportive environment.
- Water safety fundamentals
- Progressive skill building
- Mobile swim instructor convenience
- Swim lessons at home
Toddlers (6 months–4 years)
Gentle, play-based water introduction designed to build comfort, trust, and early safety skills.
Early water introduction for infants and toddlers (6 months to 4 years), provided at residential pools. Lessons focus on water comfort, basic safety awareness, and building positive associations with swimming through gentle, play-based activities. Parent participation is welcomed and encouraged.
- Water comfort and adjustment
- Parent and me options
- Safety awareness
- Playful, supportive environment
Competitive Athletes
Advanced training for swimmers looking to refine technique, improve speed, and maximize performance.
D1 All-American coaching for competitive swimmers seeking to improve race times and technical precision. Training includes advanced swimming drills, stroke analysis, race strategy, starts and turns, and exercises for swimming endurance. Sessions are customized to competitive goals and performance optimization.
- Advanced technique analysis
- 30 min swim workouts
- How to swim faster coaching
- Performance optimization
Teens (13–17)
Technique-driven lessons combining fitness, stroke refinement, and confidence for school teams.
Swim instruction for teens ages 13–17, combining technical skill development with fitness training. Lessons support school team preparation, lifeguard certification goals, or personal fitness objectives. Sessions respect teens' independence while providing expert guidance on stroke technique and swimming workouts.
- School team preparation
- Stroke refinement
- How to get faster at swimming
- Start swimming workout programs
Adaptive / Special Needs
Individualized, sensory-aware swim instruction tailored for neurodiverse swimmers and unique needs.
Specialized swim lessons for individuals with autism, ADHD, sensory sensitivities, and other unique learning requirements. As a Special Olympics certified coach, I provide patient, adaptive instruction at residential pools with individualized lesson plans that respect each swimmer's abilities, comfort level, and pace of progress.
- Sensory-friendly methods
- Individualized pacing
- Special Olympics coach
- Supportive environment
Expert Mobile Swim Instructor Serving NYC & Beyond
As a former D1 All-American swimmer with 10+ years of experience, I provide personalized private swim lessons at residential building pools. Whether you need adult swim lessons, children swim lessons, or competitive swim training, I bring expert instruction directly to you.
My programs include advanced swimming drills, freestyle drills, swim workouts to lose weight, and exercises for swimming endurance. Learn how to swim faster with proven techniques, or start swimming workout routines with customized 30 min swim workouts. Serving Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, Long Island, and Jersey City with swim lessons at home convenience.
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Adults
Private swim lessons for adults focused on confidence, technique, and endurance — from beginners to advanced swimmers.
Kids (Ages 5–12)
Fun, safety-first swim lessons that build strong fundamentals, confidence, and comfort in the water.
Toddlers (6 months–4 years)
Gentle, play-based water introduction designed to build comfort, trust, and early safety skills.
Competitive Athletes
Advanced training for swimmers looking to refine technique, improve speed, and maximize performance.
Teens (13–17)
Technique-driven lessons combining fitness, stroke refinement, and confidence for school teams.
Adaptive / Special Needs
Individualized, sensory-aware swim instruction tailored for neurodiverse swimmers and unique needs.
I personally review every request and usually respond within 24 hours.
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Adult Swim Lessons
Private lessons for all levels—from beginners to advanced swimmers
Our private adult swim lessons in New York City are designed for swimmers at every level - from complete beginners learning water safety fundamentals to advanced swimmers refining competitive stroke technique. Whether you're overcoming aquaphobia, training for fitness goals, or preparing for a triathlon, we create personalized lesson plans tailored to your specific needs and pace.
View Program DetailsChildren's Swim Lessons
Building water confidence and safety skills for kids ages 5–12
Our children's swim lessons in New York City focus on building water confidence and essential safety skills for kids ages 5-12. Through engaging, age-appropriate instruction, we teach proper swimming technique while making every lesson fun and rewarding. From first-time swimmers to kids preparing for swim team, our certified instructors create a supportive environment where children thrive in the water.
View Program DetailsToddler Swim Lessons
Gentle water introduction for toddlers (ages 2-4)
Introduce your toddler (ages 2-4) to the water with our gentle, playful swim lessons. We focus on water acclimation, basic floating, and safety skills through games and positive reinforcement. Our patient instructors understand the unique needs of young children and create a calm, encouraging environment for early water exploration.
View Program DetailsCompetitive Swim Training
Advanced training to refine technique and maximize performance
Prepare for swim team tryouts, competitions, and races. Focus on speed, diving, endurance, starts, turns, and race strategy. Perfect for aspiring competitive swimmers ages 8+.
View Program DetailsTeen Swim Lessons
Technique-driven lessons combining fitness and stroke refinement
Our teen swim lessons (ages 13-17) provide focused, private instruction for teenagers learning to swim or improving competitive technique. We understand the unique challenges teens face and create a respectful, judgment-free learning environment. Whether preparing for lifeguard certification, swim team tryouts, or personal fitness goals, we deliver results-driven instruction.
View Program DetailsSpecial Needs Swim Lessons
Individualized, sensory-aware instruction for neurodiverse swimmers
Our adaptive swim lessons provide specialized, patient instruction for individuals with autism, ADHD, sensory sensitivities, physical disabilities, and other unique learning requirements. With individualized lesson plans and a compassionate approach, we help every swimmer build water confidence and essential safety skills at their own pace. Our instructors are certified Special Olympics coaches with extensive experience in adaptive teaching methods.
View Program DetailsStroke Development
Focused technique refinement for all four competitive strokes
Perfect your swimming form for fitness and efficiency. Learn proper freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly technique. Ideal for adult recreational swimmers and fitness enthusiasts.
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We offer private swim lessons and at-home instruction across the NYC Metro Area
Manhattan
Expert private swim lessons throughout Manhattan. As your mobile swim instructor, I bring personalized instruction to your building pool.
Coverage Areas
Hudson Yards · Tribeca · Battery Park City · Upper West Side · and surrounding neighborhoods
Brooklyn
Professional swim lessons at home for Brooklyn residents. I provide children swim lessons, adult swim lessons, and competitive swim training.
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Williamsburg · Greenpoint · Downtown Brooklyn · DUMBO · and surrounding neighborhoods
Queens
Comprehensive swimming drills and technique training. From freestyle drills to swim workouts to lose weight, I bring expert instruction to Queens.
Coverage Areas
Long Island City · Astoria · Sunnyside · Forest Hills · and surrounding neighborhoods
Bronx
Quality private swim lessons for Bronx residents. From beginner adult swim lessons to advanced 30 min swim workouts, I bring professional instruction.
Coverage Areas
Riverdale · Fieldston · City Island · Pelham Bay · and surrounding neighborhoods
Jersey City
Expert mobile swim instructor serving Jersey City's waterfront. I offer special needs swim lessons, children swim lessons, and programs for all ages.
Coverage Areas
Downtown · Paulus Hook · Newport · The Waterfront · and surrounding neighborhoods
Westchester
Professional swim instruction throughout Westchester County. Whether you're looking to start swimming workout routines or need swimming drills for technique improvement.
Coverage Areas
Yonkers · New Rochelle · White Plains · Scarsdale · and surrounding neighborhoods
Long Island
D1 All-American swim instruction across Long Island. Whether you need competitive swim training or learning how to swim faster, I provide personalized coaching.
Coverage Areas
Nassau County · Great Neck · Manhasset · Port Washington · and surrounding neighborhoods
Connecticut
Premium private swim lessons across coastal Connecticut. I bring calm, structured instruction to your home or building pool — kids, adults, and technique-focused swimmers.
Coverage Areas
Greenwich · Old Greenwich · Riverside · Darien · and surrounding areas
Mobile Swim Instruction Across the NYC Metro Area
As a mobile swim instructor with over 10 years of experience, I bring private swim lessons directly to your building pool. No need to commute to a swim school - I provide expert instruction including swimming drills, freestyle drills, exercises for swimming endurance, and programs to help you swim faster. Serving 50+ locations with convenient swim lessons at home.
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Hudson Yards · Tribeca · Battery Park City · UWS · etc.
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Williamsburg · Greenpoint · DUMBO · Park Slope · etc.
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Long Island City · Astoria · Sunnyside · Forest Hills · etc.
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Nassau County · Great Neck · Manhasset · Port Washington · etc.
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Old Greenwich · Riverside · Greenwich · Darien
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Riverdale · Fieldston · City Island · Pelham Bay · etc.
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Downtown · Paulus Hook · Newport · The Waterfront · etc.
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Yonkers · New Rochelle · White Plains · Scarsdale · etc.
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About Coach DK
Dranoel (DK) Truter
Swim Instructor Comfort-First Coaching Technique Obsessed Patient by Design Adaptive Teaching Poolside Problem Solver
A private swim instructor who believes good technique matters—but feeling comfortable in the water matters more.
I've been swimming competitively and teaching private lessons for over a decade — long enough that people eventually ask about my name. Yes, it’s Leonard backwards. I approach every lesson with patience, intention, and adaptability — because no two swimmers (or comfort levels) are ever the same. The goal is always confidence, progress, and actually enjoying the water along the way.
Read the longer version of my storyWhen I'm not swimming, you can find me touring homes I can't afford (but deeply admire for their modern design), working on a home renovation project, or eating a bowl of Raisin Bran that's occasionally mixed with Frosted Flakes.
If you're thinking about lessons, curious about the process, or just want to be friends — feel free to reach out.
ContactAbout Coach DK
Dranoel (DK) Truter
Swim Instructor Comfort-First Coaching Technique Obsessed Patient by Design Adaptive Teaching Poolside Problem Solver
A private swim instructor who believes good technique matters—but feeling comfortable in the water matters more.
I've been swimming competitively and teaching private lessons for over a decade — long enough that people eventually ask about my name. Yes, it’s Leonard backwards. I approach every lesson with patience, intention, and adaptability — because no two swimmers (or comfort levels) are ever the same. The goal is always confidence, progress, and actually enjoying the water along the way.
Learn more about my story →When I'm not swimming, you can find me touring homes I can't afford (but deeply admire for their modern design), working on a home renovation project, or eating a bowl of Raisin Bran that's occasionally mixed with Frosted Flakes.
If you're thinking about lessons, curious about the process, or just want to be friends — feel free to reach out.
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