Beyond the Deck
I’m excited to share something new with you—something that goes beyond our time together in the water.
Over the years, I’ve learned that true water safety extends far past the pool deck. While lessons equip your child with essential skills, there are many additional layers that add strength to your family’s overall safety. That’s why I’m launching Beyond the Deck, a newsletter dedicated to sharing the knowledge, experience, and insight I’ve gained throughout my 25+ seasons of teaching and educating families.
In each issue, I’ll take you through what continues to shape this layered approach to water safety, offering practical guidance, tips, and tools you can use every day, not just during the typical summer swim season. Water safety doesn’t follow a schedule, which is why every season is the best season to talk about it. It’s a year-round commitment, and taking a proactive approach will always make the difference.
I believe that water safety is a developmental skill every child and parent deserves to master and am committed to walking alongside you as your awareness grows, your confidence strengthens, and your family builds lifelong layers of protection in and around the water.

