DOUG DERAN
COACHING SPECIALTY
Learn-to-Swim: Children & Adults
Competitive Swimmers
Adult Freestyle & 4-Stroke
EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS
Eagle Scout
Music Education Major (6 yrs) with a focus on children with diverse abilities
Certified Shallow Water Lifeguard
American Red Cross First Aid and CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers
EXPERIENCE
Swim instructor since 2019
Boy Scout of America Lifeguard
I have taught music lessons since 2014
GET TO KNOW COACH DOUG
ONE WORD THAT DESCRIBES ME
Goofball.
FAVORITE STROKE
Freestyle
5 FUN FACTS ABOUT ME
Earned the achievement of Eagle Scout at age 12 making me the youngest in Ohio.
Been Playing music since the Second Grade (2002)
The main instrument I play is the tuba and I play 14 other instruments
I have a fascination with computers and retro computers and retro video games
I love to camp and be in the open water
FAVORITE QUOTES
“In every day, there are 1,440 minutes. That means we have 1,440 daily opportunities to make a positive impact.”
— Les Brown
Hello!
I’ve been described as a fun, lovable, goofball that is very down to earth and tries to make everyone smile. I love to be outdoors camping or swimming. I’m currently majoring in Music Education to achieve my dream job as a high school band director. I have lifeguarded in the past as a Boy Scout of America Lifeguard as we trained under the American Red Cross Standards. I have also taught swim lessons since 2019 at other facilities. I’ve taught private music lessons since 2014, ranging from beginners to advanced students. My Teaching Philosophy is: Everyone learns differently, so I present a concept in many different ways. I also want to create a family-friendly environment where every student is comfortable sharing anything they need to with me… whether it is professional or personal.
“All of the coaches are amazing! They all seem to know each child in and around the pool and help each other out even if it’s not their lesson. We have had several coaches over the years and have always been impressed with the quality, skills, kindness and encouragement of each coach. In this case Doug was a perfect fit. He was fun and focused each lesson on the areas where improvement was needed most. He was patient and always encouraged Kellen to do his best and improve. He always went out of his way to be encouraging to his sister as well in a different lesson. We also are very impressed with Henry, Nina and Leah, all who have helped out both our children with lessons, or indirectly.”
— Jackson Family
“Coach Doug was a miracle worker! I never thought our anxious 7 year old would come so far in just a couple months.”
— Waters Family
“Hello! My son, Isaac, had his first swim lesson today with Coach Doug. Isaac is usually a pretty shy kid around unfamiliar adults, but Doug was so warm and kind to him that Isaac had the best time!! Doug also gave Isaac such confidence that I was shocked at how well he did at his first lesson! Isaac kept saying how much fun he had at swim lessons. I am so thankful for Doug and his kind, easy-going personality with my 4 year old! :)”
— Happy Mom
