Coach Ryan is great. He's been teaching our kids for 3 years, the older one starting at 4 yrs old and the younger one starting a 3 yrs old (3 is a great age to start). They are now 5 and 7, and our older one is already a strong enough swimmer to be learning flip turns.
Ryan is wonderfully patient and gentle with the kids, earning their trust even if they start out afraid of taking off their life jackets. If your little one does start off scared and crying, stick with it! In a few sessions they get comfortable, and by the next season they will cry if they _don't_ get to have their lesson with Coach Ryan.
With our hot Bakersfield summers, knowing our kids are strong swimmers gives us significant peace of mind every time we're at the pool. read more