Meet the Coaches of Worden Aquatics

Highly Trained Private Swim Instructors Serving Nashville & Middle Tennessee

Expert Swim Coaches. Personalized Instruction.

At Worden Aquatics, our team of experienced swim coaches is the heart of everything we do. Each coach is carefully selected, professionally trained, and passionate about helping swimmers of all ages develop confidence, safety, and strong swimming skills.

We specialize in private swim lessons in Nashville, Spring Hill, and surrounding Middle Tennessee communities, providing personalized instruction that helps swimmers progress faster than traditional group classes.

Every instructor on our team shares the same mission:
to help swimmers feel safe, confident, and capable in the water.

Unlike many swim schools that rely on large group classes, Worden Aquatics focuses on individualized coaching. Our instructors work one-on-one with swimmers to develop water safety skills, proper technique, and confidence in the water.

Our coaches teach swimmers of all ages, including:

  • Infants and toddlers learning water safety

  • Children building foundational swim skills

  • Teen swimmers refining strokes

  • Adults overcoming fear of the water or improving technique

Each lesson is customized to the swimmer’s abilities and goals, allowing for faster skill development and a more positive learning experience.

Meet Our Coaches

Lauren Worden. Founder and Lead Private Swim Lessons Coach. Worden Aquatics.

Coach Lauren

Founder & Managing Partner • Private Swim Lessons Coach (Destinations) • LG

With over three decades of experience in aquatics, Lauren Worden brings unmatched expertise, passion, and heart to every lesson. She holds an extensive list of certifications, including Water Safety Instructor (WSI), Lifeguard Instructor (LGI), Lifeguard, First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor, and Multiple Sclerosis Aquatic Instructor certified through the MS Society. Among her career highlights, she coached athletes to Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals at the 1999 Special Olympics - a testament to her skill, dedication, and ability to connect with swimmers of all abilities. As a mom herself, Lauren understands that water safety is about more than swimming; it’s about confidence, trust, and peace of mind for families. Whether working with infants, seniors, or anyone in between, she has a unique gift for easing fears, building confidence, and fostering a lifelong love of the water, and her experience, compassion, and natural ability to teach truly set her apart as an exceptional instructor for swimmers at every stage.

Coach Perry teaching private swim lessons, building confidence and swim skills in the pool.

Coach Perry

Private Swim Lessons Coach (GJCC & TNSFTB) • LG

Coach Perry began teaching swim lessons in 1986, and that passion for helping others learn led to a 33-year career in education. He served as an educator for students in 1st through 8th grade in Arizona and Tennessee, teaching in Cheatham, Williamson, Davidson, and Sumner counties. Throughout his teaching career, Coach Perry continued instructing swim lessons for more than 30 years, including teaching his own son and daughter. Now retired from the classroom, he brings a wealth of experience, patience, and encouragement to every lesson. Known for his calm, optimistic, and supportive teaching style, Coach Perry works well with swimmers of all ages and ability levels. He is a dedicated instructor who is passionate about helping each student build confidence, develop skills, and achieve their goals with Worden Aquatics.

Coach Lori. Private Swim Lessons Coach for Worden Aquatics. Nashville.

Coach Lori

Director of First Impressions • Private Swim Lessons Coach (GJCC & Destinations) • LG • WSI

Coach Lori brings over 25 years of experience teaching children with special needs and a lifelong passion for education, including unique roles like skydiving instructor, helping adults overcome fear. A lifelong swimmer who started at age two, she combines her intuitive understanding of what motivates each individual with a positive, encouraging approach, creating an environment where swimmers feel supported and empowered. Excited to share her love of swimming and water safety with students of all ages, Lori lives by the philosophy, “When you understand the safety, you can fully embrace the fun.” As of January 1, 2026, she has stepped into the role of Director of First Impressions, and we are thrilled to have her on our team.

Coach Rachael. Private Swim Lessons Coach for Worden Aquatics. Nashville

Coach Rachael

Director of Operations • Private Swim Lessons Coach (Destinations) • LG

Coach Rachael discovered her love for swimming at age five and brings over 20 years of competitive experience, including a season with the U.S. Masters Swim Team. A Worden Aquatics team member for 10 years, she combines her experience as a swim coach and lifeguard with a calm, encouraging style that helps swimmers of all ages build confidence, skill, and independence. Known for breaking skills into manageable steps, Rachael ensures every student feels successful while progressing toward their goals. As a parent, she understands the trust families place in their instructor and takes it to heart. As of January 1, 2026, she also serves as Director of Operations while continuing private lessons, bringing leadership, expertise, and dedication to our swimmers and families.

Coach Kyndall. Private Swim Lessons Coach for Worden Aquatics. Nashville.

Coach Kyndall

Private Swim Lessons Coach (GJCC) • WSI • LGI

Coach Kyndall brings a deep passion for swimming and lifeguarding, backed by over eight years teaching swim lessons, ten years lifeguarding, and two years as an assistant swim coach. A former competitive swimmer, she understands the dedication, discipline, and joy of time in the water. Certified in numerous American Red Cross programs - including WSI, LGI, Lifeguarding with CPR/AED/First Aid, and Coaching - Kyndall also trains and mentors the next generation of lifeguards and instructors at Worden Aquatics. Her greatest reward is helping nervous swimmers gain confidence and skill, turning fear into smiles for both swimmers and parents.

Coach Kessler. Private Swim Lessons Coach for Worden Aquatics. Nashville.

Coach Kessler

Private Swim Lessons Coach (TNSFTB) • WSI • LG

Coach Kessler is a former Division II collegiate swimmer who holds multiple school records and earned six conference medals during his competitive career. His passion for swimming began in high school and has continued to grow through years of coaching and instruction. Raised in a teaching-focused environment by his mother, a longtime childcare center owner, he developed a natural heart for working with children and helping each swimmer progress at their own pace. He brings over two years of swim instruction experience and has coached both competitive and non-competitive teams. Kessler is certified in Water Safety Instruction (WSI) and CPR, has served as a lifeguard assistant manager, and specializes in working with children with ADHD or fear of the water. He has been with Worden Aquatics on and off for the past three years as both a swim instructor and swim team coach at the Governor’s Club, where he is known for his patient, encouraging, and individualized coaching style.

Coach Morgan. Private Swim Lessons Coach for Worden Aquatics. Nashville.

Coach Morgan

Private Swim Lessons Coach (The Grove) • LG

Coach Morgan is a dedicated swim instructor with over three years of experience teaching swimmers of all ages and skill levels. With four years of experience as a lifeguard and more than a decade of competitive swimming, she brings a strong focus on water safety, technique, and confidence-building to every lesson. Morgan works with swimmers from beginner to advanced levels, helping each student develop essential skills, refine stroke technique, and progress at a pace that feels comfortable and encouraging. Her positive, supportive teaching style helps swimmers gain confidence in the water while working toward their individual goals - whether learning to swim for the first time, improving technique, or preparing for competition.

Coach Jacob. Private Swim Lessons Coach for Worden Aquatics. Nashville.

Coach Jacob

Private Swim Lessons Coach (GJCC)

Coach Jacob developed a love for the water at just four years old and has been passionate about swimming ever since. While working as a lifeguard in high school, he quickly mastered all four competitive strokes and discovered a strong interest in the technical side of swimming and the process of skill development. Jacob now teaches swimmers of all ages and ability levels, with a particular strength in breaking down stroke mechanics and helping swimmers refine their technique in a clear, approachable way. His coaching style blends energy, encouragement, and patience with a strong technical focus, helping swimmers build confidence, improve form, and enjoy the learning process every step of the way.

Coach Davis. Private swim lessons coach. Worden Aquatics.

Coach Davis

Private Swim Lessons Coach (GJCC)

With 14 years of competitive swim team experience in Charleston, South Carolina, Davis developed a strong passion for swimming and a deep appreciation for the discipline, confidence, and life skills that swimming provides. Davis is dedicated to helping both children and adults build a positive, safe, and confident relationship with the water. Known for a calm, supportive, and encouraging teaching style, Davis excels at explaining skills in a clear and approachable way that helps swimmers feel comfortable and successful in the learning process. In addition to his aquatics background, Davis has three years of experience teaching private music lessons in trumpet, trombone, and piano. Davis currently teaches students of all ages at Nashville Music Academy and serves as a coach with Worden Aquatics, bringing patience, professionalism, and a genuine passion for helping others grow.

Coach Alexis. Private Swim Lessons Coach for Worden Aquatics. Nashville.

Coach Alexis

Private Swim Lessons Coach (Williams Park) • LG

Bio Coming soon!

Coach Courtney. Private Swim Lessons Coach for Worden Aquatics. Nashville.

Coach Courtney

Private Swim Lessons Coach (Bridgemore Village) • LG

Coach Courtney has always loved being in and around the water. She began swim lessons at just three years old and went on to gain more than 10 years of competitive swimming experience with Nashville Aquatic Club. Now in her fourth year with Worden Aquatics, Courtney is known for her calm, patient teaching style that helps swimmers feel comfortable and confident in the water. She enjoys working with swimmers of all ages to build skills while keeping lessons fun and encouraging. Courtney is currently in college working toward her undergraduate degree and continues to share her passion for swimming by helping students improve their technique and confidence in a safe, supportive environment.

Coach Madison. Private swim lessons coach. Worden Aquatics. Nashville.

Coach Madison

Private Swim Lessons Coach (GJCC)

Bio Coming soon!