Hi, my name is Terry Strong, or "Mr. Terry" as my students and their families call me.
For the past 18 years, I have dedicated my life to serving our community teaching children how to swim and save themselves.
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I have individually worked with over 4000 children and families.
Prior to becoming an instructor, I served our community for 25 years as a law enforcement officer where I saw that tragedy can, and does, strike at any time.
But the tragedy I saw in my law enforcement career was nothing compared to the loss and devastation I witnessed when my best friend lost his son to drowning. Seeing how easy it was for a child to end up alone in the water, I was prompted to put my own children through swim lessons and later I had the opportunity to become an instructor.
I didn't realize how dangerous it was to introduce a child to water before they learned how to save themselves in an unexpected water encounter. Once they complete my course, they will have the necessary survival skills to safely and confidently enjoy the water. My role as an instructor is to prevent another family from experiencing the loss of a child to drowning and my mission is that not one more child drowns. I have instructed over 4000 students on the roll-back and swim-float-swim methods with 100% success.
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Why Teach Your Child To Save Themself?
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According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), drowning is the number one cause of accidental death for infants and young children between the ages of 1-4.
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Your child deserves to have an advantage over chance and the unexpected.
- You and your family deserve the added protection of a child who can respond and react in a highly dangerous and life threatening situation
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Thank you for your interest and considering me as your instructor. I am dedicated to providing your child with the necessary skills to save themselves from drowning.
If you have additional questions or concerns, please feel free to email or call me.