Private swim lessons in Rhode Island, at a pool near you
One-on-one learn-to-swim lessons, stroke technique and competitive coaching for kids and adults. I come to your home pool or a public pool you choose in Cranston, Providence, Warwick and across Rhode Island.
Find the right lesson
Not sure where you fit? Pick the closest level — I'll assess in the first lesson and adjust.
Learn to Swim
For brand-new and nervous swimmers of any age.
- Water confidence and staying calm
- Floating and breathing control
- Safe entries and exits
- Freestyle and backstroke basics
Stroke Development
For swimmers who can get across the pool and want real technique.
- All four strokes, refined
- Dives, starts and turns
- Endurance and speed
- Team-tryout ready
Competitive Performance
For club, high-school and college-bound athletes.
- Race-specific technique and video analysis
- Personal training plan
- Nutrition, stretching and recovery guidance
- Meet preparation
How it works
Pick a time
Choose your lesson and see my real open times — no back-and-forth texting.
Tell me about the swimmer
Age, level, goals, and whether we'll meet at your pool or a public one.
Pay and get your receipt
Send payment by Venmo, Cash App or Zelle. I confirm it and email your receipt.
What families say
Swim lessons near you in Rhode Island
Private lessons at home pools and public pools across Rhode Island. Families book with me from:
- Cranston
- Providence
- Warwick
- Johnston
- West Warwick
- East Providence
- North Providence
- Pawtucket
- East Greenwich
- Coventry
- Smithfield
- Lincoln
Don't see your town? Ask me — I travel throughout Rhode Island.
Ready when your swimmer is
Book online in two minutes. Cancel or reschedule free up to 24 hours before your lesson.
Rhode Island’s Best Private Swim Lessons
Meet The Coach
Avery Cover
8+ years competitive swimming experience
New England record holder
Former #1 national age-group ranking
Lessons
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For those who are still new to swimming or cannot swim at all. Open to all ages.
In this class you will learn:
Water confidence
Floating + breathing control
Safe entry + exit
How to stay calm in the water
Freestyle + backstroke basics
Technique improvement
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For swimmers who have mastered the basics and are ready for more. In Intermediate lessons, we’ll refine your strokes, build endurance, and prepare you for competitive swimming. Whether you’re training to win medals or simply want to be an above-average swimmer, this is the program for you.
In this class you will learn:
Advanced swimming techniques in all 4 strokes (freestyle, backstroke, butterfly, and breaststroke)
Competitive swimming dive technique
Build endurance + swimming distance capability
Improve breath control
Work to increase speed
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Competitive lessons focus on the details that win races. Every session is built around detailed feedback on your swimming to sharpen your skills.
We’ll analyze your strokes and target your weaknesses, whether that means building efficiency, refining technique, or increasing speed and endurance.
We leave no stone unturned so you’re ready to race your best.
Competitive swimming includes:
Camera/video feedback and analysis
Personalized to your goals
Quick results
Open to all ages.