About Eli

Eli is an experienced swim instructor, coach, and surf instructor based in Brooklyn, New York.

A former competitive swimmer for seven years, Eli brings a strong foundation in technique, endurance, and performance training to every lesson. With experience teaching swimmers of all ages and abilities, he is skilled at helping beginners build confidence in the water while also guiding more advanced swimmers in refining their strokes and overall performance.

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Eli has extensive experience in ocean-based environments. Surfing for fourteen years, and now working at his former surf club, he has developed a strong focus on water safety, adaptability, and awareness in dynamic conditions.

​Swim Qualifications 

• Red Cross Certified Water Safety Instructor Red Cross Certified Lifeguard Red Cross

• First Aid/CPR/AED

• Bachelor's Degree in Arts from NYU

• Fluent in Sign Language