If you are going to do it......Do it right!

	All session times fully booked!!! There are no openings, nor am I taking new clients at this time. Only open times- weekeday 1:00-3:30 p.m. Weekend have long waitlists. Email me to get your name on a waitlist.
Countdown to 2008 Beijing Olympics

Philosophy

• My goal is to assist swimmers in maximizing individual efficiency through proper stroke mechanics.
• I believe everyone has the ability to improve regardless of age, size, strength, ability level, physical limitations, intensity or training regime.
• You don't have to be an Olympian to enjoy the true benefits of training to your full potential.
• There is great satisfaction in the pursuit of excellence!

Biography

Ann Arbor Native

• 1979 First year as competitive swimmer at Ann Arbor Huron High
• 1980 Michigan State Record Holder
• 1981 First Female Swimmer in Michigan history to qualify in every individual event Class A State Swimming Championship Meet
• 1982 Huron Graduate - Three Year All American HS Swimmer
• 1983 Scholarship Athlete - Michigan State University
• 1984-1989 Head Coach - Ypsilanti Otters
• 1985-1989 Coach - Ypsilanti High School Girls Swim Team
• 1990-1991 Age Group Coach - Ann Arbor Y
• 1992-94 Inaugural Coach - DCAC (Dexter Community Aquatics Club)
• 1995-1996 Inaugural Coach - Saline High School Varsity Swim Teams
• 1997 Moved to Vero Beach Florida
• 1997-1999 Head Coach - Lincoln Park Academy High School
• 1997-1998 Conference Coach of the Year (Two Years Running)
• 1997 US Master National Champion (Short and Long Course)
• 1998 American Fitness Trainers Association (AFTA) Certified
• Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor
• 1999 Arthritis Association - Certified Aqua Aerobics
  • PACE (People with Arthritis Can Exercise) Instructor
• 2000 AFTA Certified Spin and Kickbox Instructor
• 2001-2002 Aerobics Director - Jungle Club Health & Fitness Complex
• 2002-2004 Program Director - Jungle Club Health & Fitness Complex
• 2004 Lost home to Hurricanes Francis and Jeanne
• 2004 Inaugural Coach - Grosse Pointe Gators
• 2005 Returned to Ann Arbor with three children
• 2006 Erica graduates Grosse Pointe South High School with honors
• 2007
  • Erica is Junior at University Michigan in International Business
  • Pat is Junior at AA Huron HS playing water polo and swimming
  • Ian is Freshman at AA Huron HS. After knee (ACL) surgery, he is planning on playing water polo once again.

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I hope to see you soon! Valerie.
Please email (swimwithval@hotmail.com) or
call (734) 649-1753 to reserve your spot !