Since a lot of us are adult-onset swimmers who could benefit from technique coaching, here are some local swim coaching options:
Local Coaching in Orange County, CA
Ingrid Loos Miller – Fearless Endurance Triathlon Club
- Director and Total Immersion-certified coach, specializes in freestyle and open water technique (Fearless Endurance Triathlon Club).
- Lessons held in the Newport Dunes Lagoon (protected open water) and Waterworks Aquatics (pool). Bookings made via her site—not directly through the pool (Fearless Endurance Triathlon Club).
- Website: Fearless Endurance (for coaching details and contact).
Michael Collins – Novaquatics Masters & OC Seals
- Head Masters Coach at Novaquatics since 2000; former UCLA and Davis Aquatic Masters coach (novamasters.com).
- Offers adult technique analysis—including video feedback—and coaches swimmers across all levels.
- Practices held at Woollett Aquatic Center and Northwood High School in Irvine.
- Contact: Novaquatics Masters—(949) 338-6682 or swimmc@me.com (U.S. Masters Swimming).
Breeja Larson — Olympic Breaststroke Champion & Mentor
Breeja is a London 2012 Olympic Gold Medalist (4 × 100 m medley relay, preliminary swim), a former NCAA breaststroke champion, and now an elite coach. She teaches at SwimLabs Lake Forest, where swimmers benefit from instant video feedback and performance analysis. Beyond the pool, Breeja leads inspiring clinics and mindset workshops, helping swimmers boost both technique and confidence.
- Where to Find Her: Coaching at SwimLabs Orange County — (See Below)
- Clinics & Speaking: Offers targeted swim clinics and mental performance sessions for athletes and teams.
SwimLabs Lake Forest
- High-tech facility with individual pools featuring modulated water speed and multi-angle video capture.
- Swimmers perform short bursts (~15 seconds) and immediately review their form with a coach.
- Ideal for rapid feedback and technique correction.
- Website: SwimLabs Lake Forest
Why These Coaches Stand Out for Adult-Onset Swimmers
- Effortless Swimming: Expert stroke breakdowns with realistic application for everyday swimmers.
- Skills N Talents: Small-group camps with personalized, video-backed analysis.
- Ocean Walker: Stroke efficiency that minimizes injury and enhances endurance—especially useful for open-water fans.
- Ingrid Loos Miller: Deep triathlon and open-water knowledge—great for building confidence in adult swimmers.
- Michael Collins: Rich experience across adult training, plus technical feedback using underwater video.
- SwimLabs: Immediate visual feedback and controlled settings enhance learning fast.