The Aquatic Collective, LLC
“The Science of Movement. The Art of Swimming.”
About Us
Founded by an aquatic
professional with a B.A. in
Kinesiology: Pedagogy from CSULB
(Class of 2000), bringing 39 years
of aquatic expertise
Nearly 10 years based
in Hawaii as a longboarder
starting in 1987
A two-time Catalina Crossing
competitive outrigger athlete
Coached competitive women’s
novice and youth (Keiki &
Na Opio) outrigger programs
We provide a sophisticated,
science-based approach from
ALL aquatic experiences
Serving the Greater Newport
Beach area as a successful private
swim business at your location
Safety
Our founder’s safety protocol is rooted in the formal science of human movement. Beyond standard industry certifications, her expertise includes University-level, Advanced Emergency Care training, from the CSULB Kinesiology Department. This semester-long academic foundation in Emergency Response exceeds basic aquatic safety standards.
Experience
The Aquatic Collective is led by a veteran professional with a 39-year legacy in the water, beginning as a longboarder in Hawaii in 1987. This ocean-tested authority is defined by a decade-long tenure in high-performance surf culture and a competitive career as a two-time Catalina Crossing outrigger athlete. Academically, our founder holds a B.A. in Kinesiology: Pedagogy from CSULB (Class of 2000), specializing in the formal science of human movement. Her professional teaching career spans over 25 years of swim instruction, beginning with university-level and community programs at CSULB and the YMCA in 1997, followed by specialized youth development with the 49er camps. This extensive background includes coaching competitive women’s novice and youth outrigger canoe programs, as well as five years of curated instruction and coaching serving residents in the Greater Newport Beach area. Complementing this pedigree is a semester-long academic foundation in Advanced Emergency Care through the CSULB Kinesiology Department, ensuring a level of safety and technical precision that exceeds standard industry benchmarks
Our Philosophy
We focus on the “art of swimming” and the beauty of movement to deliver a curated experience for the Newport Beach community, blending technical precision, safety, and fluidity to create a refined and confident relationship with the water.
We integrate a scientific approach rooted in kinesiology-based principles, helping clients develop confidence, proper alignment, and efficient movement in the water. Our mission is to elevate aquatic education into a wellness and educational experience, offering a level of expertise and intentionality that goes beyond traditional swim instruction to develop a love for the water.
Our Programs & Services
Toddler
Early
Aquatic Education
Encouraging early
aquatic comfort
Cultivating vital
safety skills through
an individualized expert-
led framework
Youth
Fundamentals
& Basic Strokes
Facilitating modified
strokes for new learners
Correcting & refining
movements to existing
techniques
Adult
The Foundational
Water Series
For non-swimming &
beginning adult
Replacing water
anxiety with technical
confidence through
science-based
curriculum
Adult
Aquatic Integration
& Flow
Curriculum following
the Water Literacy Series
to foster sustained
movement & rhythmic
technical control
Group Instruction
Adults: Foundational Water Series
Geared toward non-swimming adults seeking foundational safety and comfort
Frequency: 2x per week for 5 weeks (10 lessons total)
Duration: 45 Minutes
Maximum Students: 5
Youth: Biomechanical Fundamentals
Focusing on technical precision and efficient movement for young swimmers.
Frequency: 2x per week for 5 weeks (10 lessons total)
Duration: 25 Minutes
Maximum Students: 5
Toddlers: Neutral Buoyancy & Survival
Prioritizing respiratory control and foundational safety milestones.
Frequency: 2x per week for 5 weeks (10 lessons total)
Duration: 20 Minutes
Maximum Students: 4
For Summer Camp info, please contact us.
A Word From the Founder
As the founder of The Aquatic Collective, I view aquatic education as an essential life skill, fueled by a lifelong love of the water. Whenever I have felt overwhelmed I have always found clarity, strength, and comfort through my faith in God, in ocean sports, and in the water.
I believe, wholeheartedly, that drowning prevention is a dire necessity, and that water literacy is a skill everyone should have in their repertoire.
I am dedicated to helping my clients replace uncertainty and anxiety with a technical confidence. My goal is to provide warm and personalized attention required to help you or your family master these skills.
Catherine “Coach Cat”