Lee Pitts, known around the swim circles as " The General", is an award winning Red Cross certified swim instructor and scuba diver. The highly decorated instructor has been involved with swimming and water safety for over 20 years.

The Talladega College graduate has authored 25 published articles on swimming. He has appeared as a spokesman on 16 swimming and water safety TV commercials on NBC affiliates in Florida and has been featured on numerous TV and radio talk shows as an expert on swimming and water safety. He is also a member of the National Association of Black Scuba Divers (NABS). He has coached swim teams and served on the American Red Cross Board of Directors. His volunteer work has garnered him numerous community service awards.

Pitts has taught thousands of children and adults to swim over his long career.Now he is ready to offer his teaching methods to you with Waters. "This award-winning video will assist non-swimmers in learning and it will help weak swimmers to improve. Whether you want to learn for fitness, recreation or safety, there is something in the lessons for you. "So grab your swim gear and let's take to the Waters", says Pitts.