Michael Phelps may not be able to help his hometown NFL team on the field, but he plans to give them a hand in the pool.
The 23-time Olympic gold medalist and Baltimore native has offered to help Ravens players learn how to swim at the team’s new aquatics center.
Cornerback Marlon Humphrey, offensive tackle Ronnie Stanley, safety Kyle Hamilton and tight end Charlie Kolar enlisted Phelps’ help in a video posted to social media on Tuesday.
“Mr. Phelps, we have a problem,” the players said in the video. “Did you know that one in three Ravens cannot swim?
“We have a solution for you, sir. Come to Ravens training camp and this beautiful aquatic center and teach us how to swim.”
“I got yall!!!” Phelps replied. “Let’s do it!!”
This isn’t the first time Phelps has offered his teaching services. He also taught special NBC Olympics correspondent Snoop Dogg how to swim last year during the Paris Olympics.
23-time Olympic champion Michael Phelps returned to the pool to give global megastar Snoop Dogg a swim lesson.
Phelps has promoted swimming education through his foundation, which says it “provides families with the tools and support to be more confident and comfortable in the water and in life.”
On International Water Safety Day, Olympic gold medalist Simone Manuel explains why she has made it her mission to make swimming more accessible.