Meet Our Teachers
Teacher Leigh
Owner & Swimming Teacher – 29 Years of Experience
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What is your role at LSA?
Swimming Teacher & Owner
Tell us something personal about yourself.
I am a passionate, vibrant, outdoorsy mom of 2 girls.
Why is swimming close to your heart?
I have always loved
How many
I have 25
What are your certifications?
LTS, Aquatots, First Aid, CPR, currently studying a
What ongoing training do you partake in?
Swim South Africa workshops and self-study.
Why do you love LSA?
It is my dream come true that I have been fortunate to build and
What is your
One life, Live it!
Teacher Chanel
Swimming Teacher – 14 Years of Experience
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What is your role at LSA?
I teach learn to swim from the age of 2,5 years all the way to 85 years of age.
Tell us something personal about yourself.
I am a mum of 2 beautiful daughters.
I swim open water races myself so swimming is in my blood.
Why is swimming close to your heart?
Swimming is a life skill that I believe everyone should have. In Africa especially most homes have a swimming pool so respect and understanding of swimming is essential.
How many years swimming experience do you have?
11 years experience
What are your certifications?
Swim SA certificate, First Aid, CPR, Child psychology
What ongoing training do you partake in?
First Aid, CPR Renewals, regular swimming workshops.
Why do you love LSA?
LSA is a family friendly environment that is run from a home. With my family living out the country, LSA has become my family. We respect every child is different so we run our classes to cater for the individual.
What is your favourite quote?
Never stop smiling.
Teacher Tayla
Swimming Teacher – 11 Years of Experience
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What is your Role at LSA?
I am a Learn to Swim Instructor, Adults Swimming instructor, Aqua Fitness Instructor, Domestic Awareness, and domestic swimming Instructor.
I help run the admin side of LSA and head up the adult swimming lessons and admin as well as the Aqua Fitness and Domestic Awareness/ Swimming lessons together with Leigh. I also run LSA’s social media and marketing.
Tell us something personal about yourself:
I am a fun, caring and energetic individual with an upbeat personality.
I am absolutely passionate and committed about what I do and always put my all into everything I do.
I am a responsible individual and I always strive to help others be the best version of themselves.
Why is swimming close to your heart?
Swimming has been a big part of my life even before I could crawl, I have also loved the water more than anything, being able to swim is a massive life skill that should be a priority for all. I am a strong activist when it come to educating people on drownings, preventions and how to deal with those situations. I love to educate people on water, water safety, overcoming fear and anxiety of being in the pool and how to enjoy being in the water.
How many years swimming experience do you have:
I have been at LSA for 9 years, loved water for 27 years and embark on the competitive swimming and water polo journey throughout primary school and high school years.
What are your certifications:
Swim South Africa certificate, currently studying my Degree in Education in Intermediate phase, First Aid, CPR, Qualifying in Aqua Aerobics Fitness Instructor Course, CBT advanced level psychology/ psychotherapy certification, introduction to Child Psychology certification.
What ongoing training do you partake in?
First aid, CPR renewals and regular swimming workshops, child development work shops.
Why do you love LSA?
LSA is a home away from home, where dreams are built, and goals are achieved. LSA has been a support structure to me personally and allowed me to grow and expand my personal limitations. LSA is family orientated. This is a place where you can be yourself and grow to your full potential as a teacher and a member of the team.
What is your favourite quote?
“In a world where you can be anything, Be kind!