About
I grew up in and around pools. Now I explain the details that make them easier.
I’m Nikki. I made The Savvy Swimmer so swimmers and parents can spend less time guessing and more time feeling prepared.
Pool experience, practical answers
My perspective comes from competitive swimming, water polo, lifeguarding, coaching, and teaching. Those roles taught me that the most useful answer is rarely “buy the fanciest thing” or “train harder.” It is usually about fit, context, rules, preparation, and knowing what to expect.
The Savvy Swimmer is for swimmers and parents trying to make a good decision without sorting through inflated product claims or insider shorthand.
Straight answers, honest limits
You deserve to know where an answer comes from—and where it stops. I’m not a physician or physical therapist, and I do not present manufacturer claims as personal test results. When health, safety, rules, or specifications matter, I point to sources you can check.
If I have not personally tested a product, I will not pretend I have. I compare fit, intended use, current specifications, and real tradeoffs so you can decide what makes sense for you or your swimmer.