Private lessons in Chicago
Overcome your fears. Improve your technique.
Learn a lifelong exercise.
Swim with Betty O'Leary, an experienced, compassionate teacher
Your Instructor, Betty
Betty O'Leary is a Chicago native, master swimmer and recent triathlete. She offers private and semi-private swimming lessons in your own pool .
Overcome your fear of water
& learn to float as long as you want
Does the idea of going swimming make you feel a little uneasy? You're not alone. Many of my students were once people who struggled with a fear of drowning. That fear kept them on the beach and out of the pool-- instead of spending time in the water with their friends and family.
It is immensely rewarding to finally overcome your fear and learn to comfortably tread water and relax in any situation. I'd love to help you get there.
Stay fit with a lifelong exercise
Swimming is one of the best full-body exercises you can do. It's good for your heart, easy on the joints, and can help you maintain mobility and cardiovascular health throughout your life.
I love supporting swimmers of all ages, helping them feel healthy and comfortable in the water. Once you've learned to swim confidently, you'll have one more way to lower stress and stay fit.
Improve your race time
Swimming efficiently is critical for competitive swimmers and triathletes. If your stroke is off, you can burn a lot of excess energy that you'll need for the rest of your race!
I help athletes improve their technique and improve their times. If you've got a race coming up, or you're new to competitive swimming, I'd love to help you achieve an efficient, comfortable stroke.