Private and small group swim instruction for all ages — from beginners just getting comfortable in the water to nationally competitive swimmers fine-tuning their technique. Serving the Ann Arbor and Metro Detroit area.
Every lesson is tailored to the individual in front of me — whether that's a beginner building water confidence or a nationally competitive swimmer looking for that extra edge.
Technique-first instruction that builds real confidence in the water — for beginners learning the basics and competitive swimmers chasing faster times.
Whether you're learning to swim as an adult, returning to the sport, or a triathlete wanting to get faster in the water — lessons are patient, practical, and built around your goals.
For swimmers already competing at a high level who need fine-tuned technical work, strategic race prep, or a fresh set of expert eyes on their stroke.
All the same attention to technique in a small group setting — great for siblings or friends at a similar level who want to train together.
I've been around competitive swimming my entire life — as an athlete, a coach, an instructor, and a parent. That perspective changes how I see what's happening in the water.
Most swim instruction focuses on what you're doing wrong in the stroke. That matters — but it's only part of the picture. As a NASM Certified Personal Trainer and Sports Nutrition Coach, I also look at what's happening outside the pool. Is dryland work complementing swim training or working against it? Is nutrition supporting long meet days? Is mental pressure holding back performance when it counts?
You don't have to address all of that in a lesson. But I always have the whole picture in mind — and that's what makes the difference between fixing a stroke and actually getting faster.
"She dropped almost 7 seconds in the 100 free and got a state cut. She was so proud and happy — I attribute a lot of this to you. You've really helped her with confidence and believing in herself."
"I have no clue how you got her to just swim. She is having fun and not in her head — and that is the fastest I have ever seen her. She's so happy to come to swim, even at 6:30am!"
"He said the only reason he went that time is because you fixed his fly."
"She has never realized her true potential until this year with you."
Private swim lessons for all ages and levels in the Ann Arbor and Metro Detroit area. Reach out to discuss availability and get started.
Or reach me at lindsay.buildup@gmail.com
Serving Ann Arbor, Metro Detroit, and Southeast Michigan