Erin Shaw grew up in Richmond, Virginia. She was a year round competitive swimmer as a young girl and later competed nationally as a Synchronized Swimmer. She has always loved the water and now lives in Savannah, Georgia with her husband and three young children.
Her oldest daughter was taught to swim at age 2 by the then 82 year old legendary swim instructor Tom Bradbury. She was a bit concerned at first, as any parent should be when they are about to put their two year old in the water with a stranger, but after a knuckle biting first couple of days, it was riveting and beautiful to see all the children, including her own, happy and swimming. Tom was trained in a Hawaiian method called the “The No Nonsense Method” which had been around as far back as anyone can remember. The “No Nonsense” refers to the teacher; meaning no patronizing toys, games, begging or manipulation – just get in the water and get to the business of learning how to swim.
After witnessing what “Coach Tom” accomplished in just seven short days Erin committed to learn the Bradbury method and trained under Tom’s partner. She is certified in First Aid and CPR. In her spare time when she is not in the water coaching she is with her family and friends boating and enjoying the beautiful Georgia coast.
Her passion for children, swimming and water safety are clear the moment you meet her. Give your child the one true life skill they will ever need, the ability to swim!
Her oldest daughter was taught to swim at age 2 by the then 82 year old legendary swim instructor Tom Bradbury. She was a bit concerned at first, as any parent should be when they are about to put their two year old in the water with a stranger, but after a knuckle biting first couple of days, it was riveting and beautiful to see all the children, including her own, happy and swimming. Tom was trained in a Hawaiian method called the “The No Nonsense Method” which had been around as far back as anyone can remember. The “No Nonsense” refers to the teacher; meaning no patronizing toys, games, begging or manipulation – just get in the water and get to the business of learning how to swim.
After witnessing what “Coach Tom” accomplished in just seven short days Erin committed to learn the Bradbury method and trained under Tom’s partner. She is certified in First Aid and CPR. In her spare time when she is not in the water coaching she is with her family and friends boating and enjoying the beautiful Georgia coast.
Her passion for children, swimming and water safety are clear the moment you meet her. Give your child the one true life skill they will ever need, the ability to swim!