Coach Lola
Founder | Head Swim Coach
Founder of The Spot. Leads the swim program from first-time floaters to confident swimmers with small groups, real technique, and real feedback every lesson.
The SpotSwim Lessons, Summer Camps & Athletic Training in Hillsborough, NC
Train. Play. Compete.
- Hillsborough, NC
- Swim lessons: infant to adult
- Youth basketball training
- Camps from $200/wk
Hillsborough, NC — serving Chapel Hill, Durham & Mebane families.
Questions before booking? Call (919) 973-9312·Message us·founder@spotathletics.com
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Swim Lessons
Private, semi-private, and Swim Club training.
Summer Camps
Weekly camp sessions with half-day and full-day options.
Training Programs
Strength, conditioning, and sport-specific training.
Real parents · real results
Families love The Spot.
Swim, camp, training - here's what parents around the Triangle actually say about us.
“My kids had been in traditional swim lessons for months (or years for our son) with very little progress before we decided to switch to private/semi private lessons with Lola. Within 3 lessons my son (who claimed he would never, ever, EVER put his face in the water) was jumping off the side of the pool independently and retrieving dive sticks from the bottom of the pool. I would completely recommend Lola's services. She is a highly skilled and caring instructor and my kids are consistently making progress. They both claim 'swim days' as their favorite days”
Rebecca
Mom of 2 - Hillsborough
“Lola is an amazing swim teacher! She knows how to challenge my daughter while also keeping things fun 🤩. Highly recommend”
Debora
Mom of 4 year old
“Lola is an amazing instructor who is truly passionate about what she does. My daughter absolutely loves working with her! She is kind, patient, and gives each student personalized attention. Her teaching techniques are excellent, and she is helping my daughter grow in both skill and confidence. We are so grateful for her dedication and care and we highly recommend her to anyone that is looking for a great instructor.”
Mary
Mom of 5 year old
“As the parent of a 4‑year‑old girl, I can confidently say that Lola is the best swimming teacher we could have hoped for. She is incredibly patient, and although my daughter was scared of the water at first, Lola helped her overcome that fear with kindness and encouragement. We feel very lucky to have found her as our daughter’s swimming teacher.”
Yanyan
Parent of a 4‑year‑old girl
“Lola is an excellent swimming instructor for my niece. She has only had three lessons so far and took to Lola very quickly. They have become best buds. She even gave her a nickname of encouragement which I loved. She assessed my niece early and then built on skills she already had. She is in a loving and encouraging environment. I would make no other choice than to have Lola give anyone swim lessons. My niece is six and absolutely loves it. Not only is she teaching water safety but she’s also teaching skills at a basic level and then putting all those skills together to make a great swimmer!”
Katrina
Aunt of a first grader
“My kids had been in traditional swim lessons for months (or years for our son) with very little progress before we decided to switch to private/semi private lessons with Lola. Within 3 lessons my son (who claimed he would never, ever, EVER put his face in the water) was jumping off the side of the pool independently and retrieving dive sticks from the bottom of the pool. I would completely recommend Lola's services. She is a highly skilled and caring instructor and my kids are consistently making progress. They both claim 'swim days' as their favorite days”
Rebecca
Mom of 2 - Hillsborough
“Lola is an amazing swim teacher! She knows how to challenge my daughter while also keeping things fun 🤩. Highly recommend”
Debora
Mom of 4 year old
“Lola is an amazing instructor who is truly passionate about what she does. My daughter absolutely loves working with her! She is kind, patient, and gives each student personalized attention. Her teaching techniques are excellent, and she is helping my daughter grow in both skill and confidence. We are so grateful for her dedication and care and we highly recommend her to anyone that is looking for a great instructor.”
Mary
Mom of 5 year old
“As the parent of a 4‑year‑old girl, I can confidently say that Lola is the best swimming teacher we could have hoped for. She is incredibly patient, and although my daughter was scared of the water at first, Lola helped her overcome that fear with kindness and encouragement. We feel very lucky to have found her as our daughter’s swimming teacher.”
Yanyan
Parent of a 4‑year‑old girl
“Lola is an excellent swimming instructor for my niece. She has only had three lessons so far and took to Lola very quickly. They have become best buds. She even gave her a nickname of encouragement which I loved. She assessed my niece early and then built on skills she already had. She is in a loving and encouraging environment. I would make no other choice than to have Lola give anyone swim lessons. My niece is six and absolutely loves it. Not only is she teaching water safety but she’s also teaching skills at a basic level and then putting all those skills together to make a great swimmer!”
Katrina
Aunt of a first grader
Book Your Spot
Start With Swim Lessons,
Summer Camp, or Athletic Training
Choose one of our three programs below to get started.
Swim Lessons
Private, semi-private, and Friday Swim Club training in a heated pool.
- Infant to adult
- Up to 4:1 ratio
- Pick a time that fits
Summer Camps
Weekly camp sessions with half-day and full-day options.
- From $200/wk
- Grades K–8
- Capped at 6
Athletic Training
1:1 and small-group youth basketball, speed, and agility coaching.
- Youth basketball
- Speed & agility
- Built around your athlete
Meet the coaches
Real coaches, real credentials.
Every program is led by someone who knows your kid’s name on day one.
Coach Peyton
Basketball | Speed & Agility
Coaches basketball, speed, and agility, building athletes who move with intention on the court and translate it to every sport they play.
Coach Liam
Basketball Coach
Basketball-first coach focused on skill development, court IQ, and confidence under pressure. Individual progressions, small groups, real reps.
Coach Luke
Swim Coach
Swim coach focused on stroke technique, water confidence, and steady progress, meeting each swimmer where they are, from first floats to clean, competitive strokes.
Why parents trust The Spot
The boring stuff,
handled.
Registration, waivers, safety, and refunds — buttoned up before the first whistle so you can focus on your athlete.
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Swim · Camps · Training
Small groups, every coach knows every kid
Each program led by a credentialed pro
Booking, waivers, and receipts handled securely
Small groups, capped
Every camp session caps at 6. Coaches know each kid by name on day one.
Waivers handled at checkout
Liability + photo waiver signed before the first whistle — no paper, no chasing.
Allergies & medical flagged
Critical info captured at sign-up and on every coach's roster.
Emergency contacts on deck
Stored with your booking. We can reach you instantly if anything comes up.
Refund policy in writing
Reviewed case-by-case and posted up front — no surprises if plans change.
Secure Stripe checkout
PCI-compliant payments, receipts emailed automatically. Your spot is confirmed on payment.
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Serving the Triangle
A multi-sport home for the Triangle families.
The Spot is based in Hillsborough, NC and built for families across Chapel Hill, Durham, and Mebane. Weekly summer camps for grades K–8, year-round swim lessons, and private athletic training under one roof — coached by people who actually played the sport. Read about our coaches, see our safety protocols, or jump straight to summer camp registration.
Hillsborough, NC
Our home base — drop-off and pickup minutes from downtown Hillsborough.
Chapel Hill, NC
A short drive up I-40 — most Chapel Hill families reach The Spot in under 20 minutes.
Durham, NC
Easy access from west and south Durham via I-85 and US-70.
Mebane, NC
Mebane and Efland families: we're just east of you, no Triangle traffic required.
Coached, not babysat
Every session is led by trained instructors with structured progressions — never a free-for-all.
Small groups by design
Camps and clinics cap session size so kids get real reps, real feedback, and real attention.
Built for development, designed for fun
Kids leave more confident, more capable, and asking when they get to come back.
Parent questions
- What ages does The Spot serve?
- Swim lessons are open to kids and adults of all ages. Summer camps and training clinics are built for grades K–8. Reach out via the contact page if you have an older athlete and we'll help find a fit.
- Do you serve families outside of Hillsborough?
- Yes — most of our families come from across the Triangle. We're a short drive for Chapel Hill, Durham, and Mebane families. Carpooling between weeks is common, especially during camp season.
- When should kids start swim lessons?
- We work with kids from water-confident toddlers through competitive teens. Earlier is better for water safety; private and semi-private lessons are available at any age, and Friday Swim Club is for level 3+ swimmers.
- What makes The Spot different from a recreation center?
- Coaching standards, group size, and program design. Every session has a plan, not a schedule. Coaches are trained for the sport — not generalist staff filling shifts.
More questions? Get in touch and we’ll help you pick the right program.