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"For beginning swimmers or more experienced swimmers looking to hone their technique, Doug is a skilled, patient and knowledgable coach. Doug's focus on technique, explanation of strokes and ability to engage at his clients' level is invaluable. In less than a year, my daughters went from a very basic understanding of freestyle to knowing all strokes, starts, turns, and making a competitive year-round team. Most importantly, Miller Swimming helped to foster what I hope will be a lifelong love of the sport. Highly recommend!"
— Catherine Whittaker
"As an adult trying to get better at swimming (flailing?), Doug brings great instruction, mental images and encouragement to help me improve my stroke and efficiency to every practice. He's good, so it's always fun too."
— Henry Ijams
"I’ve been swimming with Miller Swimming for over 2 years. Doug Miller is an excellent coach whose workouts include drills to strengthen/teach stroke technique and main sets that are creative, challenging and tailored to each swimmers ability. And the environment he’s created makes it fun, which keeps me and many others coming back."
— Dennis Meehan
"It is a joy to swim with Coach Doug and with Coach Julie! I love how Doug's workouts are focused on technique. While his workouts are challenging there is always an opportunity for recovery between the harder efforts. Doug and Julie create an environment that is encouraging and welcoming to swimmers of all levels and they work with you to meet your individual goals."
— Abbey He
“Doug is the best coach I have ever had! He is able to spot swimming inefficiencies and works hard to help us get the right technique. Equally impressive is his ability to help swimmers at ALL levels and coach us together.”
— Jenny Martella
I love Coach Doug and Coach Dennis!! They have helped me with my swim so much and have helped me get confident in the water!! They tailor programs and workouts to help with your swim goals!! Definitely recommend!!!
— John Gerst
“I have a new appreciation for swimming. Doug is so clear and intentional with each session. Every practice allows me to become more comfortable with the water, understand my connection with the water, and flow more efficiently through the water. Doug caters to each swimmers needs and even as an adult I feel like I can improve my skill level in preparation for competition. He always reminds us with drills to start, and puts our skills to the test with amazing workouts. No matter what Doug’s coaching gives me the confidence to reach and even exceed my swimming goals!
Miller swimming also has open water clinics which was a completely new experience for me. I continue to conquer my fears of swimming in waters like the lake and the ocean. Having a group of differing skill levels, along with coaches in kayaks, swimming together is so comforting and something I truly look forward to participating in as much as possible.
Doug Miller’s program has, and continues to provide me with the tools to keeping developing my swim skills. From seminars, special guest coaches, and fun-friendly competitions, Miller swimming gives me every reason to go swim.”
— Alison Barton
“I found him on facebook. I have been very happy that I did. I get great advice, it's easy to use, and even though I do it from the other side of the United States, I feel like it's already helping my swimming improve. I love his attention and positivity. We’ve had lengthy discussions about my technique, video chats, and video feedback, and he is very helpful at helping me understand how to swim. As a triathlete who didn’t know how to swim, I ham finally starting to understand what I am doing.”
— Ryan Rocque
“I’m new to competitive swimming in preparation for a triathlon and Doug made recommendations to my form that produced immediate improvements. I look forward to continue using Doug’s coaching moving forward.”
— James Harmon
“Coach Doug helped me discover what my perfect race pace should be through the use of “swimming gears”. Knowing what each gear should feel like has given me a tremendous amount of confidence and has significantly improved my open water swim skills and splits. Really thankful for Coach Doug and the Swim First program!”
— Shannan Schnittger
“Can’t recommend Doug highly enough. Great personality, highly knowledgeable about the sport, and an ability to communicate and relate to his swimmers. Doug is obviously passionate about swimming and cares about those he coaches.”
— Patrick Engel
“Doug is dedicated to the improvement of each individual swimmer across a wide spectrum. I can attest this based on his coaching and dedication to enable me to successfully complete the Tulsa 2022 Full Ironman.”
— Bob Lee
“I started swimming with Doug in March 2021 after some masters swimming friends found him when our old masters group remained shut down from the pandemic, and it has been terrific from the start. Doug is a great guy and a great coach, who pays attention to all of his swimmers, and he is always offering advice and pushing you to improve your technique and times. I look forward to many years of swimming with Miller Swimming.”
— Kurt Hausler
“Doug is THE BEST! He is optimistic, encouraging and always shows up!”
— Elizabeth Kiser
“Miller Swimming is a great and safe way to swim with your peers on the lake or in the pool.”
— Alex Nikoukary
“The Sunday morning open water swim at the river was just right! Well organized by Miller swimming and lots of fun. I haven’t done many open water swims so I was a little skittish. Well supervised plus great weather helped put me at ease. The bouys were plain to see.”
— Curt Seifart
“Doug is very welcoming, friendly, and communicative (as well as knowledgeable). I had multiple people recommend him to me!”
— Rachel Jackson
“Amazing workout with the best coaches!”
— Kelly Kelly