Hayley Church
Aquatic Manager
Education
- M.S., California State University, Northridge, Recreation, Tourism, and Hospitality Management
Certifications & Organizations
- Certified Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor
- Certified Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Trainer
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Co-authored Articles (15)
How to
Swim the Butterfly Stroke
The butterfly stroke is one of the most difficult swimming strokes. It is sometimes referred to as "Fly" for short. Although it is the second fastest stroke when done properly by a skilled athlete, it requires a very exa...
How to Do the Dolphin Kick
The ultimate guide to learning and improving your dolphin kick You've probably seen Olympic Swimmers use that motion that propels them forward underwater after diving in, and at the underwater turns. The Dolphin Kick mig...
How to
Hold Your Breath Underwater
Learn how to build your lungs' capacity for air and stay safe while swimmingWhether you want to hold your breath to impress your friends or be a faster swimmer, you'll need to practice holding your breath for long period...
How to
Put on a Swim Cap
Wearing a swim (or swimming) cap has various advantages, such as helping to keep some of the heavily chlorinated pool water off your hair, helping to keep your hair out of your face while you swim, and helping to lessen ...
How to
Do a Flip Turn (Freestyle)
Learning the flip turn is essential if you want to take your swimming to the next level. Even if you only swim casually, perfecting your flip turn can help you settle into the rhythm of your laps and provide a burst of p...
How to
Swim Underwater Without Holding Your Nose
Learning how to swim underwater without holding your nose is really easy to do. You can build up your confidence by submerging your nose underwater by using a shallow pool, bathtub, or even a sink. To practice swimming a...
How to
Do an Open Turn in Swimming
Whether you are swimming competitively or just doing laps in a pool, it is important to know how to do an open turn. When you are swimming a lap and reach the pool wall, an open turn will allow you to quickly turn around...
How to
Teach Diving
Teaching someone to dive can be a challenge, as your student can injure themself if they haven't mastered the proper stance. Demonstrating the diving stance on land and showing them a kneeling dive can help a swimmer get...
How to
Do a Flip Turn (Backstroke)
Are you on a swim team? Do you want to flip turn just for fun? Did your last swim meet not go so well because of a really bad flip turn? Have you gotten disqualified for a flip turn? Can you do a freestyle flip turn? Fre...
How to
Do the Dolphin Stroke Underwater
The dolphin stroke is based on the undulating, powerful dolphin kick. It’s a tricky motion that uses the whole body, but it can help you swim much faster once you’ve mastered it.. 29 September 2022. Based on research...
How to
Put on a Wetsuit
Getting a wetsuit on and off can be a huge pain. While the tight, form-fitting suits can be a lifesaver in cold water and are necessary for a lot of diving and scuba activities, they are far from easy to get in or out of...
How to
Do a Surface Dive
Diving down towards the bottom of a pool (or other body of water) doesn't have to involve diving boards or even getting out of the water! This article explains how to do a surface dive, which is a dive from the surface o...
How to
Fit Swimming Goggles
Whether you're a serious or casual swimmer, your swimming goggles are important. Constantly adjusting them can be a big nuisance, and the wrong pair can really hamper how much you end up enjoying your swimming experience...
How to
Front Float Safely
Nailing the front float is an important step in your swimming journey. Since it’s the foundation for so many other swim styles, like the breaststroke, the freestyle, and the butterfly, learning how to front float safel...
How to
Prepare for Your First Adult Swim Lessons
Learning how to swim can be both easy and difficult for adults. While adults are able to grasp certain concepts better than children, they are often plagued with low-confidence and uncertainty. Their fears of what they m...
