Coach David Swims in bold stylized text.

Teacher to understand how you learn.
Instructor for precise body and movement cues.
Coach to pace your training across seasons.

Swim instructor since 2010. Staff experience at seven swim programs across Houston and Austin.

Four years teaching high school sciences in English and Spanish. Assistant swim coach for varsity and JV at Eisenhower High School.

Well over a thousand students, ages five to ninety-six.

Why Choose Coach David

I combine a coach’s precision with a teacher’s patience. With a background in education, aquatics, and safety, I understand how to connect with every type of learner.

  • Swim Coach since 2010.

  • Public High School science teacher for 4 years.

  • Well over a thousand students taught: from fearful beginners to competitive athletes and senior citizens.

  • Coached High school swim team & local neighborhood summer swim leagues.

  • Instructor at UT Austin Rec Center, teaching undergrads, grads, professors, and community members.

  • Utilizes Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) method.

  • Taught the Boy Scouts Swimming Merit Badge.

  • Public High School science teacher for 4 years.

  • Experienced with neurodiverse learners (autism, ADHD, anxiety, etc.).

  • Bilingual instruction in English and Spanish.

  • Culturally affirming instruction that values and respects every swimmer’s background.