WaterStrong Swim School

Offering swimming lessons for children, adults, and seniors too! WaterStrong teaches nearly every level of swimming in private lessons or group classes!

Welcome all!! Since you all will trust me with you and/or your loved ones, I wanted to share a little about myself! I started swimming competitively at age 3 and things really took off after that. I swam year round for very competitive swim programs and my dream was to make it to the Olympics! Swimming to me, has always been more of a lifestyle rather than just a sport or something I enjoy. Water

has always been a great coping mechanism so much so that within 30 minutes of swimming, I feel like a new person. Long story short, for 13 years, I trained alongside those trying to qualify for their Olympic time trials however, I broke two vertebrae in my back and things quickly came to a halt! Little did I know that was just the beginning of what is now, WaterStrong. I was told I would not walk again. However, the pool was my safe haven and after 5 years of continuous pool therapy, I began to walk with a cane on land! I now walk aid free most days but I still have my struggles! The water made me stronger and stronger and continues to do so. It is truly a life saver for those with any joint or bone issues. It has been a long road and the journey continues nevertheless, I will forever be and hope to help others become, WaterStrong. About my Coaching/Teaching Background:

I have been a coach at Gator Aquatic Center for 2 years now; I have a B.S. in Psychology and have almost completed my Masters in Counseling. I have always worked with child/teens in some capacity. From babysitting to starting to helping kids learn to swim when I was 11 years old; I have always loved helping others. I even held swim classes for free during college as I did not want anyone to miss out on the joys of swimming and more so, at a minimum, become water safe. I have worked with kids of all ages, adults, and seniors for over 11 years! As my story above states, I have a strong passion for swimming and an even stronger one for helping kids: build confidence, character, provide them with a safe and healthy outlet, bond with their families, and build friendships. Life is tough for all ages and my goal is to make swimming safe, fun, and affordable while hopefully enriching one’s life! Everyone can have their own WaterStrong story and if you have a special needs child please contact me and come! ALL kids/adults/seniors are welcome and wanted!! About the Swim School:

We will be using Gator Aquatic Center’s pool. They are located right near Virginia Western Community College. Address: 1130 Overland Rd SW, Roanoke VA 24015

This swim school will constantly be adding classes! For now, we offer:

o 1-1 private lessons
o group lessons (I have a 4 person, per group, max to ensure everyone gets 1-1 time)
o and mommy and me classes

If you are interested in becoming a part of something new, exciting, and different, please contact me!! Email: [email protected], use Facebook messenger, or a good ol' fashion phone call (540) 529-8106. I look forward to working with all families and at a minimum help every child/adult/senior become water safe and hopefully, WaterStrong! I will post our current offers through our page’s status and please, if you have an idea for a class or see a need in the community that I have yet to cover, do not hesitate to contact me! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!

-Trisha Houghton

04/15/2023

Needing any private swim lessons! Let me know. Keep safe out there!

11/14/2018

Who wants to swim!!! DM me for any water needs! Special pricing available!

10/18/2018

Okay, I want to offer some private training lessons! Wherever your gym is or your goals are. Triathlons? Trying to get back in the swim game, I’m here and I’m willing to offer very affordable prices!! DM me! !!

05/10/2018

Good news, I didn’t tear my ACL!! So sorry for the delay! I’ll be sending out pricing by PM! Let’s get swimming!!! Thank you all for your patience!! ❤️

04/29/2018

Who needs to learn how to swim? Or train to improve technique?! Please don’t hesitate to message!! Adults, Seniors, Kids, never too old!

04/14/2017

Hello swimmers!! Looking for someone to yeah you or your kiddos how to swim!? Please comment or message me!! I'd love to help and try to have reasonable prices!! It's swim season!!! Happy Friday, all!!! 💜

06/13/2016

new hours offered also and evenings by request!

06/13/2016

Hello all!!
NEW CLASSS AND PROGRAMS!! I will be offering some more services for kids, young adults, and adults. Some of these include:

1) Swimming BOOT CAMP for already established swimmers who need to work on strokes, speed, distance, or would like to try as a new form of exercise, etc. If you or your competitive swimmer is not in the condition for competitive swimming, this is the program to join!

2) I also am starting training for adults that are training for a marathon or triathlon!!

3) As one who has a lot of join issues and damage, I will also add a program geared towards helping joints through swimming!

P.S. I completely broke my phone and it is unusable! However, feel free to Facebook message me or email, [email protected]

P.P.S. Please let me know the interest level and we can get going.

PLEASE LET ME KNOW YOUR NEED AND I WILL FORMULATE A PLAN YO HELP!

God Bless you all,

Trisha

03/27/2016

Happy Easter everyone!! I truly love you all and look forward to meeting more kiddos/families/adults/seniors!! I look forward to continuing to work with those that have begun!! If I haven't contacted you yet, please message me and I also am still working on reaching others!!

03/21/2016

Hello Mama's-- I'm Amanda Tribbett and I'm assisting Trisha with forming groups for lessons! Please feel free to call/text me at 309-4545. We have also created an event to assist with groups. Refer to that event posting for more info on group lessons that are forming now, with hopes of beginning soon! Questions?! Please feel free to ask! https://www.facebook.com/events/1576622925988002/

03/17/2016

Hello ALL!!!

Sign ups are here for every age and level!!

Please place some info under the appropriate age bracket:

1) your name and contact info
2) the name/names of your swimmers
3) the swimmers ages
4) days of the week that work best for you!

I look forward to getting these groups going and ADULTS, do not forget to sign up yourself! I had an adult lesson today and he was thrilled!!

:)

03/08/2016

Hello all!! I really hope to sign up more people for the week days! If you have a child that wants to be in a small group of 4, for the cost of $15 per child, please message me so we can start those groups!! I appreciate everyone's support. We have started 1-1 private lessons and things are going great! I would love to start some groups now! Please comment/pm to sign up!

We already have a need for 2 more 3 year olds, and some 5 year olds!

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Roanoke

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1130 Overland Road SW
Roanoke, VA
24015

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 6pm
Tuesday	10am - 6pm
Thursday	10am - 6pm
Friday	10am - 6pm
Saturday	12pm - 5pm

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