MoovSwim

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Hi there! I’m Yong, and I am an AUSTSWIM teacher of swimming and water safety, infant swimming and children swimming, competitive strokes, and teacher of aquatics (access and inclusion – disability).

My students range from babies as young as 6 months old who are just beginning to explore the water world, to adults who want to learn swimming or improve their swimming strokes.

As a sportsman, I had actively participated in several marathons and Ironman triathlons, and these pursuits propelled me to complete a Bachelor of Science in Sports and Exercise Science at Edith Cowan University. Having an avid interest in swimming, I take pride in my craft and am in continuous pursuit for perfection of my skills.

I’ve previously taught in the United World College and Australian International School, where I took part in crafting and implementing quality swim lessons as well as coaching the schools’ swim squads. I was also teaching infant swimming and preschool swimming at Aquabambinos. I write regularly about swimming and water safety in my blog, with a special interest in infant swimming and preschooler swimming.

I believe that all children are capable of swimming. It’s a matter of competency, and with time that can be achieved. Some children have an irrational fear of water, which may be a result of past traumas related to water coupled with negative reinforcements from caregivers. I have witnessed many of such children becoming confident and competent swimmers. The process is long, but with persistence and cooperation from caregivers to provide support for the children in participating in water activities, the results are astonishing. It has been a liberating experience for both the children and the caregivers as well as myself watching these children transform and grow.

My work is focused on a simple notion: I want to share practical ideas and methods that help you, the caregiver, and your child to have confidence in water and to be aware of the dangers around water bodies through building a relationship of trust with you and your child. I do not claim to have all the answers and I am constantly learning to better myself, but I am happy to share what I’ve learnt along the way.

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