Welcome!

Hi, I’m Lisa Blackburn, the Head Coach of TheSwimLife.co.

  • Over 30 years of professional, international experience as a 3-time Pan American Games medalist, world-class athlete, certified nutrition and swim coach.

  • A University of Ottawa honors graduate, and a certified primary& junior teacher with a focus on special education.

  • I want to share my knowledge with you so you can learn to swim or become a faster swimmer and better athlete…quickly.

  • Often nicknamed the Chief Motivation Officer (CMO) as I love to inspire, motivate, and empower my clients to be confident in their abilities.

  • With my support and encouragement, you can achieve anything in the pool, complete a triathlon, or even enjoy open-water swimming fitness.

    I look forward to sharing my 30+ years of swimming experience and knowledge with you.

    Take your marks…let’s go!

 

Accomplishments & Qualifications

  • 3x Pan American Games Medalist (2 Silver 1 Bronze) Swimming

  • 10x Bermuda National Record Holder-Swimming

  • 2011 Bermuda Female Athlete of the Year

  • 2x World Record Holder-Masters Swimming

  • 2x American Record Holder-Masters Swimming

  • 2x World Champion-Masters Swimming

  • 5x World Champion Medalist-Masters Swimming

  • Professional Athlete and National Team Swimmer for Bermuda & Canada

Lisa’s Personal Best Times

Short Course Metres (25m)

50 Free 26.2

50 Breast 31.6

100 Breast 1:07.95

200 Breast 2:27.67

100 I.M. 1:04.17

200 I.M. 2:14.62

400 I.M. 5:00.81

Long Course Metres (50m)

50 Free 26.7

50 Breast 32.77

100 Breast 1:09.98

200 Breast 2:30.77

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200 I.M. 2:18.76

400 I.M. 5:07.9

 

Degrees & Certifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Human Kinetics, University of Ottawa

  • Bachelor of Education & Ontario Teaching Certificate (with Special Education), Summa Cum Laude

  • PN Level 1 Certified Nutrition Coach

  • Certified Wellness Program Coordinator (C.W.P.C.)

  • ASCA Level 2 Certified Swim Coach

  • USA Swimming Foundations of Coaching 101 & 201

  • USMS Level 1 Certified Adult Swim Coach (Learn To Swim - LTS)

  • DōTerra Certified Essential Oils Specialist & Wellness Advocate

  • Certified TRX Instructor 

  • CPR/First-Aid/AED

USMS - Level 1 Certified Swim Coach

PN Level 1 Certified Nutrition Coach

American Swim Coaches Association - Level 2 Certified Swim Coach

Coaching 10 and unders at a swim clinic in Florida, USA

 

Learn from the Best

I have been coached by and worked with some of the greatest swim coaches in the World. They have all contributed to my success as a swimmer and as a swim coach. I can teach you how to use the same skills, techniques and mindset tools in your swimming. I am grateful for the support and guidance from all of my coaches and mentors below:

  • Chris Anderson, USA

  • Randy Bennett, Canada

  • Dean Boles, Canada

  • Vlastimil Cerny, Canada

  • Murray Drudge, Canada

  • James Gibson, MBE, United Kingdom

  • Dave Heinbuch, Canada

  • Eduard Levites, Canada

  • Bruce Marchionda, USA

  • Bud McAllister, Canada

  • Brian Sutton, Australia

  • Kevin Thorburn, Canada

  • Paul Yetter, USA

 

Partnerships. Sponsorships.

Influencer. Volunteer. Collaborations. Let’s work together!

 

Follow Lisa on Instagram @lisablackburn_