Private Swim Instruction & Training
Coach Hannah Ferrin
Hannah’s love for the water began early on while growing up in Dallas, Texas. Her older brother swam on a local summer team, so naturally she wanted to join in on the fun. At age 6, she began swimming in the summers for the Mesquite Marlins, where she claimed several TAAF State titles.
After 2 years of summer league swimming, Hannah joined the Dallas Mustangs Club Swim Team where she trained year-round and competed amongst some of the best swimmers in the country under coaches including Doug Moyse, Lia Oberstar, and Mook Rhodenbaugh. In addition to club swim, Hannah also competed for her high school team at Highland Park. There, Hannah was a multi-time Texas UIL 4A State Team Champion and achieved several relay and individual state titles, setting state records and qualifying for All-American status in the process.
As a senior at Highland Park High School, Hannah formally committed to swimming and studying at New Mexico State University’s Division-1 program in Las Cruces, NM, There, she captured the team’s record in the 100 yard Butterfly by her sophomore year and earn several academic and athletic accolades as a Varsity student-athlete both for the University and the Western Athletic Conference. After 2 years at NMSU, Hannah transferred back to her hometown in Dallas, Texas to continue her academic and swimming career at Southern Methodist University for Head Coach, Steve Collins. While at SMU, Hannah was part of the 2012 Conference USA Championship Team and finished Top 16 in several events at the conference championships in 2013. Throughout her college career, Hannah specialized in mid-distance events, mostly competing in the 100 and 200 yard Butterfly and the 100 and 200 yard Backstroke.
A few months after completing her competitive career in the All-American Conference and graduating SMU in 2013 with a Bachelor of Science in Sociology, the pool was calling Hannah back in a different way. Hannah began her new career as a high school social studies teacher and Assistant Swimming and Diving Coach at her alma-mater, Highland Park High School, where she taught and coached for the next 8 years. During her time at Highland Park, Hannah coached 7 Texas UIL 5A Individual State Champions, 2 back-to-back Men’s State Championship teams in 2017 and 2018, and 6 Athletic All-Americans. 11 of her athletes went on to swim at the collegiate level, 7 of which competed at NCAA Division-1 level.
Hannah also served as a coach for the Dallas Mustangs, Dallas Aquatic Masters, Lakewood Country Club, and in 2019 began her position as a clinician for Fitter Faster Swim Camps. At Fitter Faster, Hannah has traveled across the country leading swim clinics alongside Olympian’s and NCAA Champions such as Brett Hawke, Gary Hall Jr., Roland Schoeman, Clark Smith, Kim Vandenberg, Nick Thoman, Tyler Clary, and Shannon Vreeland to name a few, which she continues to do to this day.
Since moving to Virginia in 2021, Hannah has spent her time working and coaching around the NOVA area serving as Head Coach at The Potomac School in McLean. There, Hannah led the Varsity Men’s program to their first ever MAC league championship title in 2022, with 5 of her athletes being named to the All-MAC team. Currently, Hannah coaches as a private swim instructor at The St. James facility in Springfield, VA.
SCHEDULE A LESSON
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CLICK ON THE “BOOK YOUR LESSON” BUTTON LISTED ABOVE TO GO TO ST. JAMES’ BOOKING SITE
IF YOU ARE A MEMBER AT ST. JAMES, CLICK ON “PRIVATE LESSON MEMBER” OR IF YOU ARE NOT A MEMBER AT ST. JAMES, CLICK ON “PRIVATE LESSON NON-MEMBER” (NON-MEMBERS WILL NEED TO CREATE AN ONLINE ACCOUNT W/ ST. JAMES ONE TIME ONLY)
SELECT, “HANNAH FERRIN” FROM THE LIST OF INSTRUCTORS
SELECT AN AVAILABLE DATE & TIME SLOT FOR A 30 MINUTE SWIM LESSON FROM HANNAH’S AVAILABILITY CALENDAR
LOG-IN OR SIGN-UP FOR YOUR ST. JAMES ACCOUNT TO CONTINUE BOOKING AND FILL IN SWIMMER’S INFO
FILL IN YOUR PAYMENT INFO AND SELECT “PAY AND BOOK APPOINTMENT”
YOU ARE ALL SET! SEE YOU SOON!
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR WOULD LIKE TO BOOK A TIME / DATE NOT LISTED ON HANNAH’S ONLINE CALENDAR, PLEASE EMAIL HANNAHFERRIN@WALLTOWALLSWIM.COM TO CHECK!
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Coaching Experience
Fitter and Faster Clinics and Swim Camps USA
Clinician May 2019 - present
The Potomac School McLean, VA
Head Coach, Varsity Coed Swimming & Diving Fall 2021 - September 2022
Highland Park High School Dallas, TX
Varsity and JV Coed Swimming and Diving Coach / Social Studies Teacher Fall 2013 - June 2021
Dallas Mustangs Club Team Dallas, TX
Age Group Coach & Social Media Manager September 2014 - June 2021
Dallas Aquatic Masters Dallas, TX
Masters Coach June 2014 – June 2021
Southern Methodist University Dallas, TX
Swim Camp Counselor Summer 2017 & 2018
Lakewood Country Club Dallas, TX
Lead Assistant Coach and Director of Swim Camps May 2007- Fall 2017
EDUCATION
Texas A&M University College Station, TX M.S., Sports Management May 2017
Southern Methodist University / New Mexico State University Dallas, TX / Las Cruces, NM
B.S., Sociology May 2013 GPA: 3.82
Dean’s List
National Society of Collegiate Scholars member
Dedman College of Humanities & Sciences Honor Roll
SMU Honor Roll
Academic Athletic All-American
Crimson Scholars Honor Roll member
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SMU:
Top 16 Conference USA, 100 Butterfly (2013)
Top 16 Conference USA, 200 Butterfly (2013)
Conference USA Championship Team (2012)
NMSU:
All-Western Athletic Conference honors
School record, 100 Butterfly (2011)
Top 10 Western Athletic Conference, 100 Butterfly (2011)
Top 10 Western Athletic Conference, 100 Backstroke (2011)
Highland Park High School:
Academic Athletic All-American (2009)
School record, 100 Backstroke (2009)
School record, 200 Medley Relay and 400 Freestyle Relay (2009)
Texas 4A UIL State Bronze Medalist, 100 Butterfly (2009)
Texas 4A UIL State Bronze Medalist, 100 Backstroke (2009)
Texas 4A UIL State Gold Medalist, 200 Medley Relay (2008 & 2009)
Texas 4A UIL State Gold Medalist, 400 Freestyle Relay (2008 & 2009)
Texas 4A UIL State Championship Team (2008 & 2009)
All-District, All-Region, & All-State honors
Dallas Mustangs Club Team:
TAGS, Zones, Sectionals, and Junior-Nationals Qualifier
Program All-Time Top Ten Times
Individual High Point awards
Age group MVP awards
“Golden Mustang” Awards for Outstanding dedication and work ethic
Mesquite Marlins Summer League Team:
TAAF 8 & Under State Champion, 25 Butterfly (2000)
TAAF 8 & Under State Champion, 25 Freestyle (2000)
TAAF 8 & Under State Record Holder, 25 Freestyle (2000 - 2018)
8 & Under MVP Awards
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The Potomac School
2022 Mid-Atlantic Athletic Conference Team Champions
Coach of 5 All-MAC Conference honorees
Highland Park High School
2017 Texas UIL 5A Boys State Team Champions
2018 Texas UIL 5A Boys State Team Champions
7 State Champions
6 All-Americans
11 Collegiate Swimmers
7 NCAA Division-1 Swimmers
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PHTA Certified Pool Operator License
ARC Lifeguarding Certification
ARC Adult and Pediatric First Aid, CPR, & AED
USA Swimming Coach Certification
Athlete Protection Training
Water Safety for Coaches
Concussion Protocol Training
SafeSport Certification
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Hannah’s goal is to help you and / or your child evaluate current performance, create short and long term goals for training and skill-development, develop the appropriate plan to reach those goals, and advance to the next level with hard work and dedication!
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Having Fun while Swimming Fast!
Evaluation & Goal Setting
Accountability & Dedication
Efficiency & Purpose
Personalized Feedback
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Over the past 26 years as both a swimmer and coach, Hannah Ferrin has developed a wealth of knowledge, skills, and experience to instruct swimmers of all abilities, ages, and backgrounds.
She has experience working with swimmers at all levels including: pre-school, age group, senior level, collegiate, and masters level swimmers in addition to those seeking aquatic rehabilitation or triathlete cross-training support.
If you are looking to:
Learn basic strokes and develop swim strength
Increase swim endurance
Develop skills needed to be on a summer, school, or year-round team
Develop stronger stroke or competitive technique and racing strategies
Progress to more advanced training and competition levels
Reach short and long-term training and performance goals
Qualify for Championship meets
Swim at the collegiate level
Then Hannah is the instructor for you!
Testimonials
“I have had the pleasure of working with Coach Hannah Ferrin since 2019 and I can confidently say that she is one of the best coaches I have ever met. Her passion for the sport and dedication to her swimmers are truly inspiring.
Coach Hannah has a unique ability to connect with each swimmer individually and understand their strengths and weaknesses. She creates training programs that are tailored to each swimmer's needs and goals, which has resulted in significant improvements in their performance.
What I appreciate most about Coach Hannah is her positive and supportive coaching style. She encourages and motivates her swimmers, creating a safe and inclusive environment where everyone feels comfortable and confident. She has a keen eye for detail and is always looking for ways to help her swimmers improve their technique and reach their full potential.
Coach Hannah is not only an excellent coach but also an exceptional role model. She leads by example, demonstrating the values of hard work, discipline, and dedication. She has a contagious energy and enthusiasm that inspires her swimmers to give their best effort.
Coach Hannah is a remarkable swim coach who has made a significant impact on her swimmers' lives. Her coaching style, expertise, and passion for the sport make her an invaluable asset to any swimming program. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a dedicated and inspiring swim coach.”
— Brett Hawke
“I have known Coach Ferrin for 9 years and she is a supportive, constructive, and inspirational coach who helped me improve my technique while supporting my mental well-being. She is dedicated to her athletes success in and out of the pool and I strongly recommend Hannah Ferrin as both a swim coach and positive role model.”
— Enderle M.
“It was an honor and a privilege to be coached by Hannah Ferrin for the better part of 6 years. I can confidently say that no other coach in my 17 years of swimming has profoundly impacted me the way Coach F has. If you are looking for a coach to reach the next level with, look no further. Coach F led myself and my 2 brothers to compete at the collegiate level where we have competed for a combined 12 years. You won’t find a better coach and friend anywhere else!”
— Max V.
“Coach Hannah coached me from 6th grade through my junior year of high school. I grew so much as a swimmer under her leadership and she was the coach that prompted my return to swimming after two years of hiatus. Before, I only ever excelled at Breaststroke, but Coach Hannah took me to another level by supporting me both in and out of the pool with gym exercises to complement my training in the water. I am thankful to have had Coach Hannah as not only a coach but also a mentor.”
— Raahil D.
“Coach Hannah displayed a passion and commitment to my training and performance that motivated me to become the best athlete that I could. She has been a dependable role model, mentor, and friend to me throughout my swimming career and the challenges it brought. Now, as a coach myself, I strive to conduct myself with the compassion that Coach Hannah showed me as well as use the vast technical knowledge she taught me over the years.”
— Maddy H.
CONTACT
Email
hannahferrin@walltowallswim.com
Phone
(972) 365 8439
Location
The St. James Sports Complex 6805 Industrial Rd., Springfield, VA 22151