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Private Coaching

Train With
Tom

One-on-one instruction from a two-time Olympic Gold Medalist. In-person in Santa Cruz or virtual from anywhere — built around your swimmer, your schedule, your goals.

Tom Shields
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Intro Call
Free
20–30 minutes · No commitment

Get to know each other. No pressure. Talk through your goals, current level, and what you're looking to improve. If there's a fit where Tom can help you, you'll find out here.

  • 20–30 minute video call
  • Goal assessment
  • No obligation
Book Intro Call
In Person
Private Lesson
$150
per session · 45–50 minutes

In-water coaching in Santa Cruz, California. Focused, high-rep work on the specific skills that will move the needle fastest for your swimmer.

  • 45–50 minute in-water session
  • Santa Cruz, CA
  • All strokes & events
  • Video available on request
Book a Lesson
Tom bodysurfing
The Full Experience
The Full Day
$350
Full day · Santa Cruz, CA

A full day in Santa Cruz with Tom. Start in the water working on technique, head to the ocean for a surf session, then sit down for lunch and talk through swimming, life, goals — whatever's on your mind. This is the full experience.

  • 45–50 min in-water private lesson
  • Surf session with Tom
  • Lunch together in Santa Cruz
  • Open conversation — swimming, life, goals
  • Santa Cruz, CA · Limited availability
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What To Expect
01
Honest Assessment

Tom will consult with your athlete, ask the right questions, and listen. No demands — just ideas, curiosity, and a genuine desire to support their growth.

02
Olympic-Level Technique

The same technical approach that took Tom all over the world — broken down and taught directly to your swimmer.

03
Actionable Change

Every session ends with specific, simple things to work on. Not theory — real feedback, real results.