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Private swim coaching

Find your
waterline.

One-on-one instruction from a USA Swimming-certified coach and Aquatic Director, built on 11 years in the water and a champion's discipline.

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11
Years coaching
04
Years FCPA
02
Years NCAP
04
Gold medals
The DKW approach

Calm water. Clear progress.

Great instruction is not louder. It is more observant. Every DKW lesson makes space for the swimmer in front of Adama — their pace, their patterns, and the next small win.

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Observe first

We start with what the swimmer already knows, so each cue lands with purpose.

02

Build the base

Balance, breath, body position, and rhythm turn into durable confidence.

03

Sharpen the edge

For competitive athletes, focused technique work translates into stronger race days.

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Keep it human

A safe, encouraging pool deck is where brave attempts and real progress happen.

Coach Adama Teran giving poolside instruction
Coach Adama Teran, poolside
Your coach

Discipline, with patience.

Adama Teran is a USA Swimming-certified coach and Aquatic Director & Manager with 11 years of coaching experience — including 4 years with the Fairfax County Park Authority and 2 years with NCAP.

A 4-time gold medalist in West African swimming competitions and a former competitive basketball player, Adama brings a champion's discipline and a lifetime of athletic experience to every lesson — for first-time swimmers and competitive athletes alike.

USA Swimming Aquatic Director 4x Gold Medalist 11 Years Coaching
Built for your starting line

The water is for everyone.

Whether the goal is a first independent lap or a faster split, private coaching turns time in the pool into time that counts.

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First-time swimmers

Build a relationship with the water that feels safe, positive, and entirely your own.

One-on-one
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Growing swimmers

Move from "I can" to "I know how" with thoughtful practice and repeatable skills.

One-on-one
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Competitive athletes

Refine technique, race habits, and the details that help performance hold under pressure.

One-on-one
Simple monthly rhythm

Consistency makes the difference.

Choose the pace that fits your swimmer's season. Both plans are private, personal, and built around steady progress.

4 lessons / month
$280
A measured rhythm for building confidence.
Choose this rhythm
Most momentum
8 lessons / month
$530
A consistent cadence for faster progress.
Choose this rhythm
Confidence, documented

Safety is part of the lesson.

USA Swimming Coach

In good standing

CPR / AED Certified

Safety first, always

Athlete Protection Trained

Trust in every lesson

In-Water Safety Trained

Prepared for the unexpected

Background Checked

Peace of mind for families

Good questions

Start with what you're wondering.

Who are lessons for?
DKW works with first-time swimmers finding their footing, adults building confidence, and competitive athletes looking for sharper technique. Every lesson starts where you are.
How often should we book?
Most swimmers build momentum on a weekly or twice-weekly rhythm. The 4-lesson and 8-lesson monthly plans are built around those two paces — Adama can help you decide what fits your swimmer's goals and schedule.
What happens after I reach out?
Adama will follow up personally to learn about your swimmer and find the right starting point, then get lessons scheduled around your availability.

Let's get in the water.

A better lesson starts with a hello. Tell Adama a little about your swimmer and he'll get back to you personally to find the right starting point.

484-625-8228 dkwswim@gmail.com

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