ABOUT US

FOUNDER / owner

Coach Junior Leads SwimRise Aquatics as head coach and owner. Junior was a national level swimmer and is passionate about developing swimmers to be life-long athletes. His philosophy is centered around developing the whole athlete through proper nutrition, community programs, and overall wellness. That begins with our youngest swimmers in the academy programs. His coaching philosophy is embodied in the methodology of the academy lesson program, ensuring instructors create an engaging and fun experience while developing proper technique.

FOUNDER / DIRECTOR

Kendall is a former Division 1 athlete who leads SwimRise Academy through Program Supervision. She ensures that the overall vision of the program is developed and maintained. Kendall’s passion is in growing the adaptive/special abilities programs for swimmers with special needs and creating opportunities for inclusion and neuro-diverse athletes through We Rise Foundation. As a locally owned Learn to Swim school, Kendall and Junior reside nearby with their 3 young children.

Academy Lead Infant Instructor

Bruna's is a highly experienced swim instructor specializing in teaching infants and toddlers in a gentle and fun way. With her background in Physical Education, Bruna is passionate about fitness and health and ensuring her clients not only learn to swim but love it as well.

Academy Instructor / Adaptive Instructor in Training

Coach Abby has been involved with swimming for 10+ years both as an instructor, coach and athlete. She grew up in Tallahassee, Florida and spends her free time playing beach volleyball, at the gym, traveling or hiking with her husband, a St. Johns County Firefighter. With a calm and collected presence in and out of the water, Coach Abby ensures our youngest swimmers have the foundational skills built in both water safety and confidence with stroke development.

Academy Instructor / Adaptive Instructor in Training

Lillian is currently enrolled at UNF majoring in Disability Services with a minor in ASL/Deaf Studies. She is a certified lifeguard and lifeguard instructor. As an experienced swim instructor. She specializes working with toddlers up to teens.

Academy Instructor / Adaptive Instructor in Training

Neva's is an instructor in training who is passionate about encouraging young athletes to pursue swimming as she has for many years. She is also in the process of training with Swim Angelfishas an adaptive instructor and looks forward to impacting the community through swimming.