Ellen Aquatics by Coach Miy

10/22/2026

Hey swim families! We have a SPOOOOKY good deal for you all this season. Get 8 indoor private lessons for $500! Weather you’re adding lessons to your package or are looking to get started, this deal is for YOU. Offer ends Nov 1st at 11pm (no exception) take advantage while it last!

10/19/2026

Sometimes, life requires us to pivot in ways we never anticipated.

By day, I’m a swim instructor and the owner of Ellen Aquatics. Soon, I’ll be stepping into another important role: caregiver for my father.

My dad suffered a stroke this week, and it has been a life-altering experience for our family. As we prepare for the long road of recovery ahead, I’m learning firsthand that life doesn’t always give us time to prepare for its biggest challenges.

Entrepreneurship has taught me how to adapt, persevere, and keep showing up, even when things get difficult. Now, those lessons are taking on a whole new meaning.

I remain committed to my swimmers and the families who trust Ellen Aquatics, while also preparing to support my dad through this next chapter of his life.

Sometimes, success isn't about doing more. Sometimes, it's about learning to adjust, asking for support, and showing up where you're needed most.

If you know someone who may be willing to share our story, I would be incredibly grateful. Every share, prayer, and act of support makes a difference.

Thank you to everyone who has reached out to our family during this time. We appreciate you more than you know. ❤️

I'm starting this fundraiser for my dad after he had a stroke on Tuesday, October 14… Miy Barden-Clark needs your support for Support My Dad's Stroke Recovery

10/16/2026

Please share if you can.

I'm starting this fundraiser for my dad after he had a stroke on Tuesday, October 14… Miy Barden-Clark needs your support for Support My Dad's Stroke Recovery

10/11/2026

We take steps to help our swimmers in any situation.
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10/08/2026

🚨 THIS is why I don’t only teach children to swim when I’m standing right beside them.

This is 3 year old Olive. 💙

When I’m in the water with her, Olive can swim full freestyle and backstroke beautifully. But the moment I stepped out, things got a little choppy.

She panicked a little.

And you know what? **That’s okay.**

She’s 3. She’s learning. And this is exactly why we practice.

When a family tells me they have a lake house, swim in open water, go on vacations around the water, or spend time around environments outside of a controlled pool, this type of training is MANDATORY.

Because real life doesn’t always look like a perfect swim lesson.

A child could slip.
They could fall.
They could jump.
They could be separated from their instructor.
They could suddenly find themselves in water without the same confidence they had a moment ago.

My job is to prepare them for those moments.

I already know where we go next with Olive in her lessons. We’re going to keep building her confidence, strengthening her skills and teaching her what to do when the environment changes.

One day she won’t even think twice about it.

That’s the goal.

Not just a child who can swim when everything is perfect.

A safe swimmer who knows what to do when things aren’t.

This is why water safety training matters. 🏊🏽‍♀️💙

**Like, comment and share to help spread water safety awareness.**
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10/07/2026

That panic you hear right there is EXACTLY what I’m looking for.

Drowning doesn’t always happen because someone is pushed into the water. It can happen when a swimmer slips, falls, jumps in unexpectedly, gets knocked in, or finds themselves in water they weren’t prepared for.

My job as a swim instructor is to prepare swimmers for REAL LIFE scenarios, not just perfect swimming conditions.

I’m not teaching him to be afraid of the water. I’m teaching him what to do when something unexpected happens.

Panic is real. Preparation matters. Water safety saves lives.

Please like, comment, and repost this video to help spread awareness and potentially prevent a drowning. 🏊🏽‍♀️💙

10/02/2026

Before we ask a swimmer to do it, we show them how. 🏊🏽‍♀️

At Ellen Aquatics, everything we teach comes with a demonstration AND an explanation. Today, my 5 year old swimmer is practicing rotary breathing after watching me demonstrate exactly what I wanted her to do.

At this age, it’s not about being perfect. It’s about understanding the skill, building confidence, and giving their body the chance to learn through repetition.

Little by little, those breaths become natural. 💦

This is intentional teaching. This is progressive learning. This is how we build confident swimmers.

09/30/2026

Now enrolling at Ellen Aquatics!

Private swim lessons for kids and adults at all skill levels. Whether you’re learning the basics, building confidence, or continuing to strengthen your skills, we’re ready to get you in the water.

-Houston, TX
-Indoor + outdoor options
-Visit ellenaquatics.com to get started!

09/30/2026

One thing I take pride in as a swim teacher is breaking skills down so my swimmers truly understand what they are doing.

Every lesson has a purpose. We work on one skill, build confidence with it, and then gradually add more until the swimmer can put everything together.

Water safety is not something I expect a swimmer to just know. I teach them how to respond, why we practice certain skills, and how those skills can help them in an unpredictable moment.

When I create these controlled safety drills, my goal is not to scare my swimmers. My goal is to prepare them.

I want my swimmers to understand their skills so well that when an unexpected moment happens, they have something they can rely on.

That is what I mean when I say I am setting my swimmers up for success. 🏊🏽‍♀️💙
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