JULIA EL BEKKARI

COACHING SPECIALTY

  • Babies

  • Learn-to-Swim Children

EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS

  • Liquid Bubbles

  • BA in Child Psychology πŸŽ“

  • Certified Shallow Water Lifeguard

  • American Red Cross First Aid and CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers

EXPERIENCE

  • 13 years of competitive swimming experience

  • 7+ years of teaching swim lessons

  • 7+ years of Lifeguard experience

  • Early childhood education experiences including 3 years of teaching in a toddler classroom 🏫

GET TO KNOW COACH JULIA

ONE WORD THAT DESCRIBES ME

P A T I E N T πŸ€—

FAVORITE STROKE

Individual Medley, because you get a little bit of everything πŸ™ƒ

5 FUN FACTS ABOUT ME

  • Michigan Native πŸ–

  • I love to travel and experience new cultures - Morocco was one of my favorite countries to visit! 🌍

  • Besides swimming, cooking is one of my passions. I have almost mastered the art of cooking Moroccan cuisine! 🍳

  • I can read and write in Arabic. I have also picked up many words and am working on mastering the language. ✍️

  • I’m pretty sure my birthstone is a seashell. 🐚

FAVORITE QUOTES

β€œBe Silly. Be Honest. Be Kind.”

β€” Ralph Waldo Emerson

β€œWe don’t stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.”

β€” George Bernard Shaw

Water has always been a big part of my life. Growing up in Michigan, I lived on a large river and a pool in the backyard. The lakes were always around. Naturally, I learned to swim at a very young age. I loved it so much that my mom signed me up for competitive swimming for my school swim club. Between the age of 5 to 18, I was a member of my school's swim team and swim clubs.

I started teaching swim lessons when I turned 16 and continued to do so throughout college. I transitioned into the early childhood classroom to gain more versatile experience. When I was away from the pool, I always had a yearning to go back. The water can teach you so much about life.

My swimming journey has led me to learn a lot about myself and others. I discovered my passion for teaching young children. I have learned how to be patient and when to push boundaries. I found my ultimate happy place being in the water and sharing the joy with others.

I am grateful to be a part of Liquid Lifestyles and to share my experiences with my students and their families. I am delighted to align my passion with my career.

We love Julia and Lillie has made so much progress with her. She is incredibly kind and patient. Lillie is always SO excited for her lessons. Liquid Lifestyles is the best place for lessons!

We love Julia and Lillie has made so much progress with her. She is incredibly kind and patient. Lillie is always SO excited for her lessons. Liquid Lifestyles is the best place for lessons!