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About Benedek Lendvai

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I’m a former NCAA Division I swimmer and the founder of Swim Clinic NYC, where I specialize in personalized, high-performance swim coaching for all ages and skill levels. With over a decade of competitive swimming experience and years of professional coaching in New York City, I bring international-level training to your local pool with a strong focus on water safety, technical precision, and long-term athletic development.

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Certifications & Affiliations

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  • ASCA Certified Swim Coach – Levels 1 & 2

  • USA Swimming Certified Coach

  • Member – American Swimming Coaches Association (ASCA)

  • Member – National Drowning Prevention Alliance (NDPA)

  • Drowning Prevention & Water Safety Certified

  • CPR & Lifeguard Certified

  • Background Checked & Fully Insured

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Coaching Experience

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Founder & Head Coach – Swim Clinic NYC
2024–Present | New York City

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  • Provide at-home swim lessons in luxury residential buildings

  • Work with beginners, triathletes, and competitive youth swimmers

  • Develop personalized training plans and stroke analysis

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Swim Coach – Bluefins Swim Program
2021–Present | Brooklyn, NY

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  • Lead small group clinics for club swimmers ages 10–18

  • Focus on race preparation, technical refinement, and mental preparation

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Operations & Lead Coach – Dan Swim NYC
2023–2024 | New York City

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  • Trained and mentored swim instructors

  • Designed curriculum to enhance technical instruction and customer retention

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Athletic Background

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  • ECAC (Eastern College Athletic Conference) Champion – 1650 Freestyle

  • Northeast Conference (NEC) Championship Medalist

  • NCAA Division I Swimmer – St. Francis College (Full Scholarship)

  • School Record Holder in multiple freestyle and distance events

  • Competitor – National Invitational Championship (NIC)

  • Former Member of national-level Hungarian swim programs

Academic Accomplishments

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  • Master of Science in Exercise and Sport Science (In Progress)
    St. Francis College, New York – Class of 2026

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  • Bachelor of Arts in International Cultural Studies
    St. Francis College, New York

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  • Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
    St. Francis College, New York

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