Misty Douglas

Hello!  My name is Misty and I have been involved in the swimming world ever since I can remember.  I began swimming at an early age and joined a swim team when I was 8 and have never looked back!  I have taught swim lessons and coached swim teams for about 10 years, while also swimming in college for UC Davis.  I graduated from UC Davis with a Bachelor's degree in Human Development and a Minor in Education.  I also have my multiple subject teaching credential.   Due to my passion for children and for swimming, I knew that becoming an ISR Instructor was the perfect job for me.

I am happiest when working with children, making a difference in their lives by giving them the confidence and skills necessary for survival if they find themselves alone in the water. Once these skills are learned and students become independent aquatic problem solvers, most students move on to develop a lifelong love of the water.

My husband and I have 5 children, and our youngest two went through the ISR program.  I was amazed at the progress they made in such a short amount of time, and loved the peace of mind it gave me to have an additional layer of protection in and around the pool.  All five of our children are now on swim teams, with our oldest swimming all 4 years at a D1 college!  I want to give other families the same peace of mind with their youngest children that I have with my kids in and around the water.  I am very excited to be a part of the ISR community, helping to fulfill its mission of "Not One More Child Drowns" in San Diego where water based activities are a central part of virtually every family's lifestyle.  Please contact me with any questions you may have.  I look forward to speaking with you!

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FAQs
Is it the baby fat that makes them float?
Actually, the primary factor in a baby’s ability to float is the ability to take air into the lungs. To maintain this access to air, the child must adjust his/her posture. The difference in positioning for an adult can be inches. For a baby, this adjustment is reduced to centimeters. If a child’s body posture is just a few centimeters off, it can make the difference between the face being submerged or the child having access to air.
How can you teach babies and young children to swim?
ISR instructors teach infants to swim by honoring each child's individual strengths and experiences. They understand the fundamentals of the behavioral sciences, child development and of sensori-motor learning as it relates to the acquisition of aquatic survival skills; they use this education to guide each child through the sequence of learning to swim and float.
Are swimming lessons for infants and young children safe?
I can’t speak for all swim lessons, but I can tell you ISR is dedicated to safety and maintaining numerous safety protocols to promote safe lessons. Your child's health and well-being are our highest priority and are closely monitored on a daily basis. In addition, your child's medical and developmental history is a mandatory part of the ISR national registration process, all of which is held strictly confidential. All ISR instructors undergo intensive and rigorous training that far exceeds any other training program of this kind. Each ISR instructor is also required to recertify yearly with emphasis on quality control, safety and lesson efficiency. Your education in the area of aquatic safety for your entire family is an integral part of your child's lessons. You will receive access to the "Parent Resource Guide" to inform you about every aspect of swimming and aquatic safety for infants and children. With research, you will find that ISR is not only the safest survival swimming program but also the most effective for teaching infants and young children.
Why are lessons 5 days per week and for only 10 minutes?
The reason for this is multifaceted. First, repetition and consistency are crucial elements of learning for young children. Research shows that short, more frequent lessons result in higher retention. Second, most children have fairly short attention spans and will not be able to focus on the task for longer and we want to take advantage of the best time for learning. A third reason is that, though the pool temperature is maintained at 78-88 degrees, the temperature is still lower than your child's body temperature. Lessons are work and therefore will also be losing body heat. Instructors check students regularly for temperature fatigue since this is an indicator of physical fatigue.

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