Jacob Siegel

Swim Instructor

Jacob Siegel is a Swim Instructor and the Founder of Superhero Swim Academy. Since 2018, Superhero Swim Academy has been a place for parents seeking comprehensive, compassionate, and quality swim instruction for their children. Jacob and his team offer both private and group lessons, as well as online video courses for those who want to learn at a distance. Their social platforms on YouTube, Facebook and TikTok have become the largest online resource hub for free, accessible information on teaching children to swim. Jacob is a Certified Lifeguard, Swim Instructor, and Scuba Diver, and has been featured by various publications, including the Epoch Times, ESPN, and Lad Bible. He also specifically has experience working with young and special needs children.

Certifications & Organizations

American Red Cross Lifeguard Certified
USSSA Fundamental Swim Instructor Certified
Scuba Certified

Favorite Piece of Advice

For any parent ready to take their child’s swimming abilities seriously, simply start them as young as possible! You can easily start your child's water journey in the bathtub. Parents who get their infant on their back in the bath and perform verbal conditioning to teach their child to swim will see better and faster results than those who do not.

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Co-authored Articles (9)

How to Properly Use a Snorkel

Learn how to breathe and swim while wearing a snorkel Snorkeling is a fun and relaxing way to view the colorful and fascinating world just beneath the ocean's surface. Snorkelers use a clear plastic mask and a short tube...

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Boogie Board

Boogie boarding is a fun and simple way to enjoy a day at the beach. Boogie boarding, also called bodyboarding, is a form of wave riding that can be practiced as a casual recreational activity or as a serious sport. Choo...

How to

Tread Water Eggbeater Style

This is the most efficient method of treading water. It's used by water polo players but is great for anyone who wants to tread water.

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Bodyboard

Some say that bodyboarding is the earliest form of surfing. Most people ride their first wave on an exotic holiday, while the more advanced bodyboarders regard it as a serious sport, in which you treat the wave as a ramp...

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Clean Swimming Goggles

When you go swimming, it is important to wear goggles to prevent chlorine and other chemicals from damaging the surface of your eyes. However, the same chemicals that are hard on your eyes can be rough on your swimming g...

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Wear a Nose Clip for Swimming

A nose clip is a simple device that you wear to keep water out of your nose while swimming. The frame is typically made of wire and nylon and is shaped to fit around the bridge of your nose. The padded ends of the clip p...

How to

Keep Goggles from Fogging Up

It can be frustrating to deal with constantly foggy goggles when you're trying to work or swim. Luckily, though, there are some simple ways to get rid of the fog quickly. If you have swim goggles, you can try using saliv...

How to

Wear a Speedo Nose Clip

Nose clips are a very useful tool to have while swimming. Although they were originally designed to help beginners control their breathing, many professional swimmers use them now. Speedo makes clips that are both effect...

How to

Bodysurf

Bodysurfing is a great way to catch small waves without a board. Find a set of waves, get in the water, and start practicing! The best way to get the feel for bodysurfing is to try it out.