Meet Lisa

Certified Swim Coach (ASCA, USMS and USA Swimming) & 3x Pan American Games medalist with over 30 years of experience in coaching, swimming and performance.

Hi, I’m Lisa Blackburn.

Welcome to my website where you will find my inspiration and passions, especially the 3 things I love the most! Swimming, coaching and helping others live their best life. With over 30 years of professional, international experience as an international games medalist & multiple time finalist, world class athlete, swim coach, certified teacher and wellness coordinator, I am excited to share my knowledge with you so you can be your best both in the pool and on dry land.

I am often nicknamed the Chief Motivation Officer (CMO) as I love to inspire, motivate and empower my clients to BE their best!

I am a creative, resourceful, confident, compassionate, enthusiastic and motivational leader and I am excited to share my swimming experiences and knowledge with you, to help you be your best.

Take your marks…let’s go!

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Accomplishments & Qualifications

3x Pan American Games Medalist (2 Silver 1 Bronze) Swimming

10x Bermuda National Record Holder-Swimming

2011 Bermuda Female Athlete of the Year

2x World Record Holder-Masters Swimming

2x American Record Holder-Masters Swimming

2x World Champion-Masters Swimming

5x World Champion Medalist-Masters Swimming

Professional Athlete and National Team Swimmer for Bermuda & Canada (30+ years of international swimming experience)

Lisa’s Personal Best Times

Short Course Metres (25m)

50 Free 26.2

50 Breast 31.6

100 Breast 1:07.95

200 Breast 2:27.67

100 I.M. 1:04.17

200 I.M. 2:14.62

400 I.M. 5:00.81

Long Course Metres (50m)

50 Free 26.7

50 Breast 32.77

100 Breast 1:09.98

200 Breast 2:30.77

200 I.M. 2:18.76

400 I.M. 5:07.9

Certifications

Bachelor of Science in Human Kinetics

Bachelor of Education & Ontario Teaching Certificate (with Special Education), Summa Cum Laude

PN Level 1 Certified Nutrition Coach

Certified Wellness Program Coordinator (C.W.P.C.)

ASCA Level 2 Certified Swim Coach

USA Swimming Foundations of Coaching 101 & 201

USMS Level 1 Certified Adult Swim Coach (Learn To Swim - LTS)

DōTerra Certified Essential Oils Specialist & Wellness Advocate

Certified TRX Instructor

CPR/First-Aid/AED

USMS - Level 1 Certified Swim Coach

American Swim Coaches Association - Level 2 Certified Swim Coach

Coaching 10 and unders at a swim clinic in Florida, USA

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I’ve worked with and been coached by the BEST coaches in the World!

I am very grateful to have had the opportunity to be coached by and to work with some of the greatest coaches in the World. They have all contributed to my success as an international games medalist, as a swim coach and as a working professional in my life after swimming. Because I have learned from the best, I can teach you how to use the same skills, techniques and mindset tools to help you be your best.

I am grateful and thankful for the support and guidance I have received from some amazing coaches over the years. They have all contributed to my success in their own special way. Here is the list;

Chris Anderson, USA

Randy Bennett, Canada

Dean Boles, Canada & Denmark

Vlastimil Cerny, Canada

Murray Drudge, Canada

James Gibson MBE, United Kingdom

Dave Heinbuch, Canada

Ed Levites, Canada

Bruce Marchionda, USA

Bud McAllister, Canada & USA

Brian Sutton, Australia

Kevin Thorburn, Canada