About Us
Thank you for your interest in Lakeside Aquatic Club (LAC)! Our swim school operates at four locations across North Texas and offers a well-rounded, year-round lesson program. Under the leadership of Sarah Crouch, our Swim School Director, LAC has developed a recognized teaching progression that emphasizes water safety and provides the skills needed to transition into competitive swimming. Since 2012, this program has helped thousands of swimmers build confidence and strong technical foundations.
LAC Lesson Program
Our Developmental Program is designed to give every swimmer the fundamentals of proper stroke technique and efficient movement in the water. Whether your goal is water safety, improving swimming confidence, or beginning the path toward competitive swimming, our curriculum supports swimmers at all levels.
Program Features
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Year-round lessons at multiple sites
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Swimmers are evaluated on the first day to determine proper placement
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10-level progression that builds skills for all four competitive strokes
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Continuous advancement: swimmers move to the next level as soon as they master skills—no waiting for a new session
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Small class sizes (maximum 5 swimmers per instructor)
Lesson Locations
Class Options
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Parent & Baby (ages 6 months–3 years) – summer only at NISD
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Preschool Lessons (ages 3–5) – year-round
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Youth Lessons (ages 6–12) – year-round
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Teen & Adult Lessons (ages 13+) – NISD only
Path to Stroke Team
Once swimmers complete all 10 lesson levels, they may be invited to join the Stroke Team, LAC’s pre-competitive program.
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Swimmers are placed based on age and skill
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The first level is Red Team, followed by Black Team
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Schedules can be found at www.swimlac.org
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Age ranges vary by location
Path to Competitive Club Team
Swimmers who complete all Black 1/Black 2 skills and pass the required test sets may be invited to join LAC’s club program.
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Placement is based on age, readiness, and skill mastery
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For swimmers beginning lessons at age 11–12, the path may take longer
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Families with older swimmers may contact their site’s Deck Manager for guidance
Meet Our Staff
Sarah Crouch — Swim School Director
Email: [email protected]
With 25 years of teaching experience in North Texas, Sarah has coached for Irving Swimmers, NTAC, NTN, and has spent the last 11 years building LAC’s lesson program. A mother of three, she is passionate about water safety and early skill development. She holds a degree in Classics from the University of Dallas.
Bailey Chryst — Keller Supervisor
Email: [email protected]
Bailey grew up swimming competitively, including six years at LAC, and now swims on the Masters team. She is pursuing a degree in education and loves teaching swimmers of all ages. Outside the pool, she enjoys reading, spending time with family, and discovering new restaurants with friends.
Julie Wardlaw — Justin (NISD) Supervisor
Email: [email protected]
Julie began swimming in Baton Rouge and competed throughout high school. She brings years of experience and a passion for helping swimmers feel confident in the water. When not teaching, she enjoys traveling, painting, cooking, and tackling DIY projects—successfully or not!
