That's good!! If I were his lawyer at an SYG hearing, I would just submit his sworn statements and leave it at that. He has already said more than he had to and those statements say enough to acquit him.
BTW I read your stuff on TL and enjoy them.
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I'd do the same. Make sure the sworn facts are complete enough to provide a solid narrative of events, while "admitting" some uncertainty due to memory or confusion (like exactly the words exchanged, exactly how the struggle moved); and put eyewitnesses on the stand to substantiate Zimmerman's sworn narrative. I'd also submit the forensic evidence, all of which supports Zimmerman's narrative.
I'd have Zimmerman prepared to take the stand, depending on what the prosecution elicits on cross examination, and on what the prosecution gets into evidence by its own witnesses.
It would be a judgment call to put Zimmerman on the stand. I would prepare him for the possibility, and I think Zimmerman wants to tell his story in front of a judge that he believes is fair.
The state's evidence is weak, and that's charitable. I think Sybrina and the cousin are lying their butts off, and they know it. I wouldn't feel bad at all about giving Sybrina the third degree, if she takes the stand. I would be gentle with DeeDee.