Our Coaches

Coach Lauren | Founder & Managing Partner | Private Swim Lessons Coach | LG | OTM (Office Team Member)

Lauren is no stranger to the aquatic world. Her experience spans twenty seven years, and during this journey, she has held numerous certifications, including Water Safety Instructor (WSI), Lifeguard Instructor (LGI), Lifeguard, CPR/First Aid/AED Instructor, and Multiple Sclerosis Aquatic Instructor (MS Society).

Her accomplishments are impressive, including coaching a Gold, Silver, and Bronze medalist in the 1999 Special Olympics. ​

Having a child of her own, she understands the importance of learning to swim for a child's enjoyment and a parent's peace of mind. From infants to seniors, she significantly reduces anxiety and passes on her love for the pool to everyone. She indeed has a gift and passion for instructing students no matter their skill level.

Teaches Swimmers:

• 6 Months +

• Adults

• Individuals with Special Needs

Teaching Attributes:

• Compassionate

• Firm

• Loud

• Encouraging

• Energetic

• Passionate

• Cheerful

Teaches At:

• All locations

• Destinations

Coach “D” | Private Swim Lessons Coach | WSI | CPO | LG

Coach D was born in Cuba. She started competitive swimming at ten years of age. She graduated in 1994 with a degree in physical sports and culture specializing in swimming. She was a diving and swim instructor for ten years while living in Cuba. She moved to Florida in 2007 and started a swim school. When her husband got a job in TN, she closed up her school, and they moved. She has her Lifeguard (LG), Water Safety Instructor (WSI) and Pool Operator (CPO) certifications. Coach D works with kids six months and up, and her first language is Spanish. She teaches year-round on the weekends at Boost FitClub in Nashville. We are beyond grateful to have Coach D as an instructor.

Teaches Swimmers:

• 6 Months +

• Adults

• Individuals with Special Needs

Teaching Attributes:

• Compassionate

• Warm

• Caring

• Nurturing

• Calm

• Encouraging

• Patient

Teaches At:

• Nashville location at Boost FitClub

Coach Courtney | Private Swim Lessons Coach | WSI

Courtney has always loved being in and around the water! She started swim lessons at 3 years old and has over 10 years of competitive swimming experience with Nashville Aquatic Club. She also enjoys volunteering with the Nashville Dolphins and working with swimmers to build their confidence in the water while having fun.

Courtney is a rising senior at Harpeth Hall and plans to swim in college. She is excited to share her passion for swimming with others and to promote improvement in swimming skills in a safe and supportive environment!

Teaches Swimmers:

• 3 Years - 9 Years

Teaching Attributes:

• Calm

• Caring

• Cheerful

• Compassionate

• Patient

• Passionate

• Encouraging

Teaches At:

• Nashville location at Boost FitClub

Coach Rachael | Private Swim Lessons Coach | LG

Coach Rachael fell in love with swimming when she was five years old. She has twenty years of competitive swimming experience. Coach Rachael swam for the US Masters team for a year and loved every minute of it. She has several years of experience as a swim coach and lifeguard. When Coach Rachael is not with her husband and two young kiddos, she spends her time exercising and swimming. She encourages any person she meets on the importance of learning how to swim. Coach Rachael looks forward to using her skills to help others learn how to swim.

Teaches Swimmers:

• 2 years +

• Adults

• Individuals with Special Needs

Teaching Attributes:

• Compassionate

• Cheerful

• Encouraging

• Passionate

• Motivated

• Nurturing

• Friendly 

Teaches At:

• Destinations

Coach Kyndall | Private Swim Lessons Coach | WSI | LGI | CPR/AED/First Aid

Coach Kyndall has a personal love and passion for swimming and Lifeguarding. She has spent five years teaching swim lessons, six years lifeguarding, and two years being an assistant swim coach. She competitively swam for several years. She holds various American Red Cross certifications, such as Water Safety Instructor (WSI), Lifeguard Instructor (LGI), Waterfront Skills, Lifeguarding with CPR/AED/First Aid, Administering Emergency Oxygen, Asthma inhaler Training, and Coaching. She spent countless hours and days investing in her passion for being an instructor and lifeguard. Seeing swimmers and parents smile when they overcome their fear brings Coach Kyndall joy.

Teaches Swimmers:

• 6 Months +

Teaching Attributes:

• Kind

• Encouraging

• Passionate

• Friendly

• Firm but playful

• Trusting

Teaches At:

• Nashville location at Boost FitClub

Coach Julie | Private Swim Lessons Coach | Swim Team Coach | WSI

Coach Julie has loved the water her whole life! She learned how to swim when she was three years old and competitively swam when she was five years old.

She just graduated from Washington University in St. Louis and will join Vanderbilt’s Doctor of Audiology program in the fall.

Coach Julie is passionate about teaching children how to swim confidently. She knows the more confident an individual is in their ability to swim, the more fun it is. Coach Julie aims to create a fun, safe, and encouraging environment that promotes growth and confidence.

Teaches Swimmers:

• 3 years +

Teaching Attributes:

• Caring

• Encouraging

• Energetic

• Friendly

• Fun

• Patient

• Trusting

Teaches At:

• The Governor’s Club (Swim Team Coach) in Brentwood, TN

• Destinations

Coach Lori | Private Swim Lessons Coach | WSI

Coach Lori is familiar with teaching! She's been working as an educator for most of her life, with over twenty-five years of experience working with children with special needs from kindergarten through 5th grade. As a former skydiving instructor, she's also no stranger to teaching adults.

Coach Lori excels at finding each individual's motivating factor and using that to create special bonds. That ability allows her to form unique, lasting relationships with the people she works with.

Coach Lori began swimming at age two and hasn't looked back. With her son going off to college, she has decided to further pursue her lifelong love of the water and swimming by sharing that love with others.

She firmly believes that one should have a firm grasp on ALL of the safety factors to embrace ALL of the fun!

Teaches Swimmers:

• 3 years +

Teaching Attributes:

• Calm

• Caring

• Compassionate

• Loud

• Encouraging

• Engaging

• Friendly

Teaches At:

• Spring Hill location at Williams Park

• Destinations

• Bridgemore Village (Residents only) Thompson’s Station, TN

• Tollgate Village (Residents only) Franklin, TN

• Nashville location at Boost FitClub

Coach Austin | Private Swim Lessons Coach | Swim Team Coach | WSI

Coach Austin learned to swim at age seven and began swimming competitively at age nine.

He grew up in Brentwood, TN, and swam for Excel Aquatics before switching to NAC in 2014. Coach Austin swam with NAC throughout high school, and upon graduating in 2020, he swam collegiately for Brandeis University.

Coach Austin swam for Brandeis for two years before transferring to Vanderbilt University, where he currently attends. At Vanderbilt, Coach Austin is a member of the swim club team and the water polo team.

Coach Austin began teaching in the summer of 2021 and has continued teaching every summer since. He has taught children and adults of all ages how to swim and is excited to start coaching our Governor's Club non-competitive swim team for the first time.

Teaches Swimmers:

• 3 years +

Teaching Attributes:

• Calm

• Cheerful

• Friendly

• Fun

• Patient

• Playful

• Encouraging

Teaches At:

• Nashville location at Boost FitClub

• The Governor’s Club (Swim Team Coach) Brentwood, TN

Coach Jess | Private Swim Lessons Coach | CPR/First Aid/AED

Coach Jess is a former competitive swimmer. She grew up swimming in Minnesota lakes and spends much of her free time in Nashville on Percy Priest Lake.

She fondly remembers her summer swim lessons as a child and wants to make swimming a positive experience for everyone.

Teaches Swimmers:

• 3 years +

Teaching Attributes:

• Friendly

• Playful

• Enthusiastic

• Encouraging

• Cheerful

• Caring

• Calm

Teaches At:

• Nashville location at Boost FitClub

• Destinations (Hermitage Area)

Coach Lauren M. | Private Swim Lessons Coach | WSI

Coach Lauren M. grew up around a neighborhood swimming pool and feels at home in the water.

She began swimming competitively at age seven. Since then, Coach Lauren has earned numerous honors at local and regional levels.

Coach Lauren most recently swam for Franklin High School and for Excel Aquatics.

Coach Lauren coached swimmers age six & Under for a summer-league swim team and is a two-time NSL City Meet High Point champion.

Beyond the pool, she enjoys spending time with friends, eating healthy, and caring for animals.

Teaches Swimmers:

• 3 years +

Teaching Attributes:

• Compassionate

• Encouraging

• Kind

• Patient

• Playful

• Trusting

• Friendly

Teaches At:

• The Grove (Residents only) College Grove, TN

• Nashville location at Boost FitClub

Coach Ben | Private Swim Lessons Coach | WSI

Coach Ben hails from Columbia, Tennessee, and graduated from Columbia Academy in 2023. He currently attends the University of Tennessee Knoxville, majoring in nursing with a minor in Spanish.

Ben loves the water, has his Water Safety Instructor certification, and thoroughly enjoys spreading his love of swimming to others.

Ben’s hobbies include hanging out with friends, swimming, and hiking.

Teaches Swimmers:

• 3 years +

Teaching Attributes:

• Calm

• Caring

• Compassionate

• Encouraging

• Friendly

• Patient

• Trusting

Teaches At:

• Bridgemore Village (Residents only) Thompson’s Station, TN

Sara Martin | Private Swim Lessons Coach | WSI | ASL

Sara has been around the water her whole life. She watched her sister swim competitively for years, knowing she wanted to do the same. She joined Excel Aquatics in 2015 and competed for five years. Sara currently swims for Columbia Academy's swim team. Sara also volunteered to coach a summer swim league where she worked with kids under six years old. Sara is very passionate about water safety and enjoying time in the water!

Sara enjoys seeing kids develop their skills and techniques in the water.

"Swimming is an invaluable life skill that can become a lifelong passion. I want kids to be safe in and around the water. Being around water should be a fun and enjoyable experience, and I truly believe every child should know how to swim."

Sara's interests include running sports and enjoying quality time with family and friends.

Teaches Swimmers:

2 Years +

Teaching Attributes:

• Compassionate

• Encouraging

• Patient

• Engaging

• Friendly

• Caring

Teaches At:

• Spring Hill location at Williams Park

Coach Caden | Private Swim Lessons Coach | WSI | CPR/First Aid/AED

Coach Caden has been a swim instructor for over five years now!

He loves working with children and aims to ensure their safety and happiness throughout the lesson. He enjoys assessing each swimmer and creating a learning environment that promotes growth and accomplishes the swimmer's goals.

Coach Caden is one of our most highly "sought-after" private swim lesson coaches.

Teaches Swimmers:

• 3 years +

Teaching Attributes:

• Calm

• Encouraging

• Patient

• Firm

• Friendly

• Passionate

• Trusting

Teaches At:

• Nashville location at Boost FitClub

• Destinations

Coach Savanna | Private Swim Lessons Coach

Meet Coach Savanna, a passionate and dedicated swim instructor with a deep love for the water.

With years of experience and a genuine enthusiasm for teaching, Coach Savanna specializes in teaching children between six months of age and twelve years of age.

Coach Savanna has created a nurturing and engaging environment with a vibrant personality and a creative imagination where young swimmers can thrive. She is committed to helping children develop essential water skills while fostering a lifelong love for swimming.

Coach Savanna understands the unique needs and challenges of working with young learners, and she employs interactive and age-appropriate teaching methods to create a fun and supportive atmosphere. From building water confidence to mastering basic strokes, Coach Savanna guides her young students through each step of their swimming journey with patience and encouragement.

She ensures a safe and secure learning environment with experience in lifeguarding, CPR, and first aid.

Discover the joy of swimming under Coach Savanna's expert guidance and watch your child's skills and confidence flourish.

Teaches Swimmers:

• 6 months - Adults

Teaching Attributes:

• Compassionate

• Creative

• Encouraging

• Energetic

• Engaging

• Enthusiastic

• Playful

Teaches At:

• Nashville location at Boost FitClub

Coach Laura | Private Swim Lessons Coach

Coach Laura is a lifelong competitive swimmer who discovered swimming at age five, joined her local summer league team, and has never looked back. With forty plus years of swimming under her belt since high school and college, and as a master's swimmer, she loves sharing her love of the water with swimmers of all ages and abilities.

Coach Laura learned to swim at the local YMCA in her hometown of Chattanooga, TN, and went on to swim in the Chattanooga Area Swim League (CASL). After a stint in college swimming and after a break to raise two sons (both of whom swam at Brentwood Academy in Nashville, Tenn.), she returned to competitive swimming as a master's swimmer and has swam for the past ten years for NAC, Ensworth Aquatics and Vanderbilt Masters, qualifying for USMS Nationals six times and finishing in the top ten nationally, as well as holding “Top Ten” records for the Southeastern LMSC.

She has held WSI, Lifeguarding (LG), and other American Red Cross certifications. Her background includes serving as a lifeguard and a swim instructor for the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and Warner Park Pool in Chattanooga, as well as four years on the board of USMS and co-chair of the Swim Across America (SAA) charity swim in Nashville for cancer research.

Always up for a new challenge, she is currently exploring open water events and recently competed in her first open water ocean swim in Baltimore, Maryland, with the Ocean City Beach Patrol.

"I grew up in a family who loved water sports, the water, and swimming. I enjoy instructing swimmers of all ages to feel comfortable in the water, meeting them where they are, supporting them, and fostering a lifelong love of swimming."

Teaches Swimmers:

• 2 Years +

Teaching Attributes:

• Encouraging

• Energetic

• Passionate

• Nurturing

• Friendly

• Kind

• Playful

Teaches At:

• Nashville location at Boost FitClub

Coach Callan | Private Swim Lessons Coach

Callan is a collegiate swimmer and a prospective law student with over 14 years of experience swimming competitively and three years of instructing expertise. She fell in love with the sport when she was six and has never looked back! For Callan, being in the water and on a team are great ways to build interpersonal connections and provide a place to work out any tension from her day and truly feel at peace.

Callan is passionate about sharing her love for the water and teaching lifesaving skills that will provide lasting benefits!

Teaches Swimmers:

• 2 Years - Teen

Teaching Attributes:

• Creative

• Passionate

• Patient

• Calm

• Encouraging

• Kind

• Enthusiastic

Teaches At:

Nashville location at Boost FitClub

Coach Lauren Gage | Private Swim Lessons Coach | Lifeguard | CPR/First Aid/AED

Lauren has 10+ years of competitive swimming experience and a lifetime of love for the water. She is currently on the Nashville Aquatic Club Senior Team and Ravenwood High School Varsity Team and is a 2-time state qualifier and finalist. Lauren is grateful to have the opportunity to share her coaching techniques with students of all ages and skill levels. She aims to provide families a safe space to enjoy their time in and out of the pool.

Teaches Swimmers:

• 3 Years - 13 Years

Teaching Attributes:

• Calm

• Caring

• Cheerful

• Passionate

• Encouraging

• Enthusiastic

• Trusting

Teaches At:

• Nashville location at Boost FitClub

Coach Krystle | Private Swim Lessons Coach | CPR/First Aid/AED

2024 will be Krystle's first year as a swim instructor at Worden Aquatics. She has a Masters in Elementary(K-6) and Special Education (K-12). This year will be her 8th year teaching and her third year as a special education teacher. Previously, Krystle taught pre-k, kindergarten, first, and second grade. She worked as a special education teacher's assistant for early childhood students with and without special needs. Additionally, Krystle was a preschool teacher for six years (ages ranging from infancy to pre-k), an after school teacher for eight years (ages ranging from K to 8th grade), students one-on-one for after school, and a homework helper for five years.

Krystle's aquatic journey started as a toddler and continued throughout her teen years as she participated in competitive swim teams.

Teaches Swimmers:

• 2 Years - Adults

Teaching Attributes:

• Encouraging 

• Enthusiastic 

• Passionate

• Patient

• Trusting

• Playful

• Loud

Teaches At:

• Nashville location at Boost FitClub

• The Grove (Residents only) College Grove, TN

• Spring Hill location at Williams Park

Coach Addie | Private Swim Lessons Coach | LG | First Aid/CPR/AED

Coach Addie is passionate about competitive swimming and loves coaching kids about the competitive swimming world. She has swam on many swim teams, including NAC and Ensworth Aquatics, which range from laid-back to highly competitive and active. During the summer, she is an assistant coach for kids 5-12 years old on a summer league team. She has worked as a lifeguard, so she is CPR/AED/First Aid and lifeguard certified. When she’s not swimming, Coach Addie enjoys studying the Russian language and painting.

Teaches Swimmers:

• 2 years - 10 years

Teaching Attributes:

• Encouraging

• Energetic

• Enthusiastic

• Playful

• Cheerful

• Friendly

• Warm

Teaches At:

• Nashville location at Boost FitClub

Jeremy | Managing Partner | Business Manager | OTM (Office Team Member)

Jeremy spent many years working as a musician and tour manager with acts in country music. Jeremy retired from music in 2016 and runs the business side of Worden Aquatics.

Besides music, Jeremy has an extensive background in both business management and digital marketing, with focus areas including front-end web design, graphic design, and SEO (Search Engine Optimization).

Originally from San Diego, CA, Jeremy loves the water. When he's not working on WA, he's playing or listening to music or spending time with his family.