National level events. After completing his university studies, Damon started his own swim school, the Rodd Swim School, at the outdoor and unheated Wallsend Olympic Pool. This is where he developed his core learn-to-swim philosophies, focusing on making swimming a fun activity and ensuring that children spend as much time as possible in the water during lessons.
Moved by the desire to provide a purpose-built facility to obtain the best teaching outcomes for his students, Damon established Fins Swim School, which is located at Unit 2, 35 Northcott Drive, Kotara NSW. The school is conveniently situated behind Officeworks Kotara, just 7 km from Newcastle CBD.
Fins Swim School caters to students of all ages, ranging from 3 month old babies to adults. The belief that it is never too early or too late to learn how to swim resonates strongly within the school. With a major teaching philosophy of making swimming a fun activity, Fins Swim School aims to ensure that children actively participate and enjoy their lessons.
The benefits of swimming extend far beyond the pool, and Fins Swim School is committed to helping students develop water safety skills, improve cognitive, emotional, and physical development, and enable them to fully participate in enjoyable water activities such as surfing, water-skiing, water polo, and surf life-saving.
Damon's methodology involves continuous swimming in lessons, with the goal of maximising each child's time in the water. A smarter and more systematic use of flotation aids is incorporated to facilitate this. This approach has proven to be effective, as children spend nearly 300% more time in the water, make faster progress, improve their technique, and ultimately have more fun.
Fins Swim School takes great pride in its nurturing and supportive environment. Damon, with his 30 years of coaching experience, along with his qualifications as an AUSTSWIM qualified instructor and Silver level swim coach, leads a team of dedicated and passionate instructors who are committed to helping every student reach their full potential.
To learn more about Fins Swim School and its swimming programmes tailored for different levels and ages, the interested individuals can contact the school by calling 02 4952 FINS or sending an email. The school strives to respond to all inquiries within one working day.
Summer is fast approaching, and there is no time to waste in securing a spot for swimming lessons at Fins Swim School. With 30 years of coaching experience, a commitment to making swimming a fun activity, and a focus on maximising each student's time in the water, Fins Swim School is the ideal place to learn and enjoy the wonderful sport of swimming.