Hi, I’m Kacey Bollrud

Certified Swimming Coach & Pilates Instructor

I am passionate about movement and helping my students reach their highest potential. 

I have been working with swimmers in various capacities since 1997. I have experience with water familiarization for young children, working with high-fear children, helping both kids and adults with stroke development and swim conditioning and teaching water safety skills to all levels.

I was introduced to the healing power of pilates as part of knee rehab for a torn ligament. Pilates didn’t just heal my knee; I also found it supported the routine movements of my daily life and improved my athletic performance. I believe pilates is for every-BODY and tailor the work for each person’s experience, goals, and challenges.

Certifications

  • American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) – recertified June 2021
  • ARC Adult & Pediatric CPR with AED (July 2021)

Swim Lessons & Coaching Experience

  • 2015-2017 Informal water familiarization & stroke development on our residential compound in Jeddah, KSA
  • 2010 Assistant Swim Coach- Pensacola High School (Florida)  
  • 2007-2009 Eifel Sharks Head Swim Coach
    • European Forces Swim League team at Spangdahlem Air Base (Germany)
    • Ages 6-17 competing in meets around Europe
    • Organized swim lessons for Air Base as an outreach of and fundraiser for the team
    • Taught lessons in fall & spring to various levels as part of the the team outreach
  • 2006 Assistant Swim Coach Pensacola High School (Florida)
  • Earlier Experience 1997-2001
    • Earned American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification in 1997
    • Worked at local YMCA teaching and lifeguarding
    • Directed Waterfront at a summer camp in Florida lifeguarding and evaluating swim skill levels

Other Coaching

  • National Soccer Coaches Association Advanced Regional Diploma with Goalkeeping endorsement
  • 2001-2004 Head Girls Soccer Coach at Pensacola High School
  • 2007-2008 Head Girls Soccer Coach at Bitburg American High School (Germany)
  • 2016-2017 Coached twice weekly kids soccer clinics on our residential compound in Jeddah, KSA

Pilates

  • Practicing Pilates intensively since 2017
  • Trained with several different schools and on various equipment styles (BASI, Peak, Stott, Pur Pilates/Balanced Body)
  • Teacher Training with BASI Pilates https://www.basipilates.com/
  • Teach all modalities– Mat and Equipment (reformer, Wunda Chair, Spine Corrector Cadillac etc…)
  • Maintain a home studio for private or group mat (reformer coming soon!)
  • Have access to a local studio with all equipment for private sessions
  • Will bring my mat to you for group, duet or private sessions
 
“ My mission is to help people develop confidence and to provide the skillset needed for their own success".
— Kacey Bollrud —
— Kacey Bollrud —

Approach & Philosophy

I am passionate about movement. I believe movement should not only support a healthy lifestyle, but it should also be joyful in and of itself and enhance all aspects of life. Pilates has been transformative for me as I have discovered the power of mindful movement. It is a grounding and centering activity, but it is also a powerful way to build physical strength to support all activities– from loading groceries to running marathons. Pilates is a journey to your core, both physically and mentally.

Working with both adults and children in various capacities since 1997. Helping those become comfortable and familiar with water safety and techniques. Working one and one with students and watching them supersede  their own expectations has been my drive and one of the main reasons I began Double Bridge Fitness