John Thorburn
Owner, Instructor at Dallas Swim
I believe the feeling of comfort in and around water should be available to everyone. My teaching philosophy centers around helping my students to embrace and trust the innate buoyancy we are all born with.
I was born and raised in South Africa, blessed with encouraging parents and an excellent swimming coach.
As a teenager, I was fortunate enough to be selected as a member of the South African National Swim Team. At 18, I was recruited to the USA by Southern Methodist University (SMU) on a swimming scholarship where I captained the team my senior year. During my time at SMU, I was awarded the NCAA Division 1 All-American seven times.
I am now a certified Miracle Swim Instructor, where I have coached the North Haven YMCA's Special Olympics’ Swim Team. I am also currently an Adjunct Professor at Southern Methodist University - Department of Applied Physiology & Wellness.