Leak Business Academy teaches pool leak detection to pool service professionals. Founded by Jeff David, a Licensed Florida Pool Contractor (License CPC1457277) with 20+ years of active field experience, LBA is the training division of Leak and Subsurface Locators, LLC based in Palm Beach, Florida. Training covers the four sources of pool water loss -- environmental, equipment, plumbing, and shell -- using the proprietary H.U.N.T.E.R. Method. Over 25 pool professionals from across the United States have completed LBA training, including students who traveled from California for the Field Ride-Along. Jeff serves as a Member at Large on the FSPA Palm Beach Chapter Board. Call 561-593-3115 or visit stan.store/leakbusinessacademy.

🎤 Jeff Is Teaching at FSPA's Everything Under the Sun Expo 2-Hour Pool Leak Detection Class · Feb 2027 🎙️ Jeff's Podcast Appearance Let's Talk About Pools Podcast · Oct 19, 2026 🎤 Jeff Is Teaching at FSPA's Everything Under the Sun Expo 2-Hour Pool Leak Detection Class · Feb 2027 🎙️ Jeff's Podcast Appearance Let's Talk About Pools Podcast · Oct 19, 2026

Pool Leak Detection Training

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You are the one they call. Not because you got lucky -- because you learned a skill your market can't find anywhere else.

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On-Job Training
2, 5 & Custom-Day Ride-Alongs
1-on-1 Coaching
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20+ Years Field Experience Licensed Florida Pool Contractor CPC1457277 FSPA Palm Beach Chapter Board Member at Large Active Field Operation Training From Real Jobs H.U.N.T.E.R. Method Creator S.T.R.E.T.C.H. Method Creator Speed of Light Training System 25+ Professionals Trained 20+ Years Field Experience Licensed Florida Pool Contractor CPC1457277 FSPA Palm Beach Chapter Board Member at Large Active Field Operation Training From Real Jobs H.U.N.T.E.R. Method Creator S.T.R.E.T.C.H. Method Creator Speed of Light Training System 25+ Professionals Trained

The Training Method

You don't need more hands-on time.

You need a method that turns it into mastery.

The S.T.R.E.T.C.H. Method.
The Speed of Light Training System.

Most techs learn by trial and error, and trial and error takes years -- if it ever gets there at all. The S.T.R.E.T.C.H. Method is different: a proven five-step strategy used in fields like combat training and academics to build real skill fast, adapted here for one job -- pool leak detection. It takes you from watching a skill done right to doing it yourself, under pressure, and being able to teach it to someone else. By the time you finish, you're not guessing anymore. You will have the knowledge and the confidence to perform on your own -- without the years of mistakes and heartache it usually takes to get there.

Step 1
See It Done Right
Watch the task performed correctly before you ever touch it.
Step 2
Try It With Help
Do it slowly, with guidance every step of the way.
Step 3
Repeat With Less Help
Run it again with support only when you ask or get stuck.
Step 4
Execute Under Stress
Do the job alone, the way it happens on a real call.
Step 5
Teach It Back
Explain it to someone else -- proof that you actually know it.

Where it comes from: The same proven five-step strategy used in fields like combat training and academics to build real skill under pressure, shaped by Jeff's own background and built around one job -- pool leak detection. Hundreds of people have already been trained through this method in those other settings.

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The Foundation

Every pool leak comes
from one of four places.

Most technicians guess. Specialists know exactly which system is failing -- and run the right tests in the right order. That's the difference between a service call and a professional evaluation.

Source 01
Environmental
Evaporation, splash-out, backwash. Calculate exactly how much water loss is normal -- and rule it out with confidence before testing anything else.
Source 02
Equipment
Pumps, filters, heaters, valves, fittings. Equipment leaks are visible -- knowing where to look and what to test first separates a professional from a walk-through.
Source 03
Plumbing
Underground pipe failures -- hardest to find, most valuable to locate. Pressure testing, pipe tracing, acoustic detection, trace gas. No unnecessary digging.
Source 04
Shell
Cracks, failing fittings, light niches, returns in the pool structure. Isolate shell loss from plumbing loss and document every finding before anyone picks up a shovel.

What you walk away with: The ability to diagnose any pool leak systematically -- from arrival to written report -- every single time.

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The Transformation

You already have
hands-on time.
Now add the system.

The technicians who charge more and build real reputations aren't more talented. They have a complete, repeatable process. Here's what changes when you train with LBA.

01

You stop guessing on hard jobs

A sequenced diagnostic process tells you exactly what to check next -- even when the easy tests come back clean.

02

You charge what the job is worth

Specialists in low-supply skills tend to compete less on price. When you can find what others miss, customers are less likely to shop around on cost alone.

03

You document like a professional

Written findings. Pressure data. Photos. A report the customer keeps. That's what separates a service call from a professional evaluation.

04

Specialist work is structured differently

Pool leak detection is typically scheduled, diagnostic work -- not open-ended service calls. That structure suits professionals who want to build a focused, repeatable service rather than a generalist operation.

05

You become the one they call

Other pool companies refer to you. Customers ask for you by name. Your reputation builds the pipeline -- you don't chase it.

Why LBA Is Different

We're not selling you
equipment. We're building
your skill.

Knowledge Over Inventory
You won't leave here having bought a pile of gear from us. You'll leave knowing how to use whatever you already have -- and why.
A Guide, Not A Guru
Jeff isn't here to be an expert you look up to -- he's here to serve your growth. He keeps learning and improving the training so every student who comes after gets something better than the last.
Real Jobs. Real Unknowns.
Training never happens on a staged or pre-solved leak. Every job in the Ride-Along is a real customer's real problem, and nobody -- including Jeff -- knows the outcome going in.
⭐ Most Valuable Experience

2 days. 5 days.
Real jobs.
Real answers.

Students say the Ride-Along changes everything. Not because they watched a video -- because they stood next to Jeff on an actual job, tools in hand, and felt what it's like to work a structured system from arrival to signed report.

  • Work live residential pool leak detection jobs side-by-side with Jeff
  • Apply the H.U.N.T.E.R. Method in real field conditions
  • Handle professional equipment -- hydrophone, pressure manifold, trace gas
  • Watch how a specialist communicates findings to customers
  • Leave with confidence you cannot get from any course or manual

Field Ride-Along

2-Day, 5-Day, or Custom · Palm Beach, Florida · Real jobs · Real equipment · Real customers
Call to talk through what fits your goals.

561-593-3115 Call to book · Sandra answers · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm EST Call to Reserve Your Spot

No Cost. No Catch.

Free Professional Tools

Field-grade tools built for working pool professionals -- not homeowners. Used by specialists in the field every day.

Pool Leak Analyzer

4-step diagnostic wizard. Determine whether your pool is losing water to evaporation or a real leak -- before you pick up a single tool.

Free Tool

Evaporation Calculator

ZIP code + water temperature. Meyer formula. English, Spanish, and Portuguese. Accurate for Florida and national conditions.

Free Tool

Free Report Template

Professional leak detection report. Auto-saves to your browser. Export to PDF. Built for field use -- the same format Jeff uses on every job.

Free Tool

Real Students. Real Results.

From the field

Pool professionals who already had hands-on time -- and finally got the complete system.

★★★★★
"I flew out to West Palm Beach for Leak Business Academy and honestly it was one of the best investments I've made in myself and my business. I left with a much better understanding of leak detection, more confidence in my abilities, and a clear direction for growing this side of my business."
Coastal Waves
Pool Professional · Flew from California
★ Verified Google Review · 2 weeks ago
Student performing hands-on dive inspection during Leak Business Academy training

Student training · Live dive inspection · West Palm Beach, FL

★★★★★
"This company and their workmanship is impeccable. Came to my home when scheduled. Dove right in, (literally) found the leak and fixed it. Should have contacted them sooner and I would have saved many $ in water. Highly recommend Jeff and his team. You won't be disappointed."
John Biazzo
★ Verified Google Review · Local Guide
★★★★★
"I had an excellent experience with Sandra and Jeff. They were extremely communicative, quick to respond, and both professional and friendly. They worked diligently to locate a nuisance pool leak that had been causing me problems. I couldn't be happier with the customer service and professionalism I received."
Justin
★ Verified Google Review
★★★★★
"We were pleased with everything from the first phone call to writing the reasonably priced check at the end. They are an honest, professional family owned and operated company that I'd gladly recommend!"
Adrenne Grundon
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★★★★★
"Jeff, Sandra, and their team delivered top-tier service, going above and beyond to ensure everything was fixed and fully functional. Their professionalism, attention to detail, and commitment to quality were outstanding. If you're dealing with a pool leak, I highly recommend Leak and Subsurface Locators Inc."
LeTroy Gardner
★ Verified Google Review · Local Guide
★★★★★
"I had a great experience with Nathan, Sandra and Jeff. It's refreshing to find a company that is not looking to break the bank and is also focused on customer satisfaction. My questions and concerns were all addressed to my satisfaction."
Rita Marie
★ Verified Google Review · Local Guide

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Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know before you start.

Where can I learn how to find pool leaks professionally?+
Leak Business Academy offers professional pool leak detection training in Palm Beach, Florida through live classes, Field Ride-Alongs, and written field manuals. Founded by Jeff David -- Licensed Florida Pool Contractor CPC1457277 with 20+ years of active field experience. Training covers all four sources of pool water loss using the H.U.N.T.E.R. Method.
Do I need pool experience to take the training?+
Yes. LBA training is designed for working pool service professionals who want to add leak detection as a specialized service. You should already understand basic pool systems -- pumps, plumbing, filtration -- before enrolling. This is not beginner or homeowner training.
How do I book the Ride-Along training?+
Call our office at 561-593-3115, Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm Eastern. Sandra will answer and walk you through availability and scheduling. The Ride-Along takes place in Palm Beach, Florida -- students travel from across the country to attend.
What is the H.U.N.T.E.R. Method for pool leak detection?+
The H.U.N.T.E.R. Method is a proprietary 6-step diagnostic framework developed by Jeff David for systematic pool leak detection. It covers: Hydrostatic testing, Underground pipe tracing, Narrowing by pressure testing, Trace gas deployment, Evidence documentation, and professional Report writing. It gives technicians a repeatable process that works on every job -- including complex underground plumbing failures.
Is Leak Business Academy training available online or only in person?+
Both. The Ride-Along and live workshops are in-person in Palm Beach, Florida. Written manuals, eBooks, the business blueprint, and the equipment list are available as digital products through our Stan store and can be studied anywhere. Visit stan.store/leakbusinessacademy to see all available training options.

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2 days. 5 days.
Real jobs.
Real answers.

The Ride-Along is the most valuable training LBA offers. Students fly in from across the country to spend real time in the field with Jeff -- 2 days, 5 days, or a custom length built around their goals -- working real jobs, real equipment, real customers.

This is what it looks like when training is built from 20+ years of doing the actual work.

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Jeff David teaching pool leak detection at Leak Business Academy workshop

The Guide, Not the Guru

Jeff David

Founder · Leak Business Academy & Leak and Subsurface Locators, LLC

Jeff David has spent over two decades finding pool leaks that other people couldn't find. He runs an active field operation today -- not a retired expert talking about what used to work. When he teaches something, he did it last week.

He built Leak Business Academy because the training he needed when he started didn't exist. Everything he teaches comes from real jobs, real mistakes, and a system refined over thousands of field hours.

  • Licensed Pool/Spa Contractor -- License CPC1457277 (Florida DBPR)
  • FSPA Palm Beach Chapter Board Member at Large
  • Founder, Leak and Subsurface Locators, LLC -- BBB A+ Accredited · Palm Beach Community Choice Award 2025
  • 20+ years residential and commercial leak detection
  • Creator of the H.U.N.T.E.R. Method for pool leak detection
  • 25+ pool professionals trained across the United States

"I'm not the guru at the top of a mountain. I'm the guide who worked the same jobs you're working, made the same mistakes, and built a system that makes the hard ones manageable. You're the hero of this story. I'm just handing you the map."

Your market is waiting
for a specialist.

Every resource at Leak Business Academy is built from active field work -- not theory. Start with the free guide, go deep with the manual, or go all-in with the Ride-Along.

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