Meet Ellie
- Clung to the wall, afraid to let go
- Lost her breath after a few strokes
- Swimming confidently
Private 1-on-1 lessons · Long Island
Swimming in 10 lessons guaranteed.
If your child isn't swimming in 10 lessons, I keep teaching for free until they are.
Only a few summer spots left — July & August filling fast.
- 6+ YearsTeaching experience
- American Red Cross WSI CertifiedWater Safety Instructor
- 5-Star RatedLong Island families
Have swim lessons been frustrating?
If any of this sounds familiar, you're exactly who I help.
- You've tried swim schools before, without real results
- Your child still hates putting their face in the water
- Progress feels painfully slow
- Crowded group classes just aren't working
- You're worried about water safety
That's exactly why I created my confidence-first method, for the kids other lessons left behind.
See what's possibleReal results
From fearful to confident
Parents don't book a method. They book a transformation.
Meet Millie
- Wouldn’t put her face in the water
- Barely moved, even with a kickboard
- An independent swimmer
In their words
“After trying multiple swim schools, this was the first time we saw real progress.”
“Our daughter went from terrified to excited for every single lesson.”
“Ben has a gift for helping children feel comfortable and confident.”
“The difference between private lessons and everything else was night and day.”
The Program
Why swim schools fail —
and what actually works
Group lessons are built around a schedule. This program is built around your child.
The swim-school way
- A different instructor every few weeks
- One instructor split across a group of kids
- Grouped by age, not by fear level
- Scared kids get rushed, ready kids get bored
The confidence-first way
- The same instructor every single lesson
- 100% one-on-one, in the water together
- Paced by your child’s fear and progress
- In your own pool, where kids feel at home
The Safe Swimmer Program
10 private lessons with one goal: your child can fall in, resurface, and swim back to the wall on their own.
- Fear & skill assessment at lesson one
- A progress note after every lesson
- Safe Swimmer certificate + video of the milestone swim
- Direct access to Ben between lessons
- Free make-up lesson if life gets in the way
How it works
The Confidence-First Method
(the Ben Lubell Method)
A clear, step-by-step path. Confidence first, skills second.
- 1
Comfort
Build trust and melt away the fear of the water.
- 2
Confidence
Floating, movement, and a first taste of independence.
- 3
Fundamentals
The core building blocks of real swimming.
- 4
Skill
Technique, efficiency, and control in the water.
- 5
Independence
A confident, capable, water-safe swimmer.
One instructor who actually gets results
Most kids come to me after group classes or swim schools didn't work. I teach private, one-on-one lessons built entirely around your child, meeting them exactly where they are and moving at their pace. It's not just about strokes; it's the confidence, focus, and trust that ripple far beyond the pool.
And I come to you. Lessons happen in your own pool across Nassau & Suffolk County, where kids learn faster because they already feel at home.
- 6+ years of teaching experience
- Water Safety Instructor (WSI certified)
- Truly private, one-on-one lessons
- I travel to your pool across Long Island
Ready to get started?
Tell me a little about your swimmer and I'll be in touch to set up a first lesson.
Summer spots are limited — book today to secure your spot.
Call or text 516-606-7599- Private one-on-one lessons
- At your own pool
- Across Nassau & Suffolk County
- Ages 6 months through adults
Common questions
My child is scared of the water. Can you help?
Absolutely. That's exactly what the first step of the method is for. We never force anything; we build trust gently until fear turns into confidence.
Where do lessons take place?
At your own home pool, across Nassau & Suffolk County. Learning in a familiar pool helps kids relax and progress faster.
What are your qualifications?
Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certified, with 6+ years of teaching experience and a focus on private, confidence-first instruction.
What ages do you teach?
Infants through adults. Every lesson is tailored to your swimmer's age and comfort.
How much do lessons cost?
Every child's plan is a little different. Call or text 516-606-7599 and I'll share current rates for the Safe Swimmer Program and individual lessons.