JustSwimIn

09/30/2026

Just 3 and learning strokes already!

09/30/2026

About 13years and still their coach! Did you know I don’t only offer swimming… I also offer dryland training for all sports conditioning when it’s the cold season! We work on proper fundamentals of each muscle that builds better coordination when swimming and build strength for other sports! Let’s get consistent and it becomes your child’s lifestyle!

09/29/2026

Start in the warm water, build trust, and watch the magic happen. Hot tub fundamentals really work. Tiny steps, big confidence, safe progress. And then boom. Two years old, swimming 20 yards across the pool all on his own with zero gear. And now his little sister’s right behind him on the same path. Consistency plus trust equals freedom in the water. Safety skills? Priceless.

09/29/2026

Two years old and already swimming strong! He started in the hot tub just last year, moved to the pool in July. A few months back he needed flippers and didn’t want to roll—now he’s cruising laps on his own, rolling to breathe with confidence. I follow each child’s lead, and it’s amazing to watch them shine. Morning sessions for young swimmers run 10 to 2. Call or text 650-296-4255

09/16/2026

Under 2 years old and getting closer to lap swimming! 🏊‍♂️💦

But progress like this isn’t about rushing milestones. It starts with understanding each child’s individual development.

Every child learns differently. They have different personalities, comfort levels, strengths, fears, and ways of processing new skills. As a coach, it’s our responsibility to recognize those differences and adapt the way we teach to the child in front of us.

Sometimes we slow down. Sometimes we change the approach. Sometimes we simply give them more time to build trust and confidence.

Patience, consistency, and understanding their development are what eventually turn small steps into big accomplishments.

Under 2 and almost ready to start working toward laps! 🌊💪

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

25 YARDS… AND JUST 3 YEARS OLD! 🏊‍♂️💪

I’ve had this little swimmer since he was just 1 year old, and we only swim together about 6 months out of the year. Now, at just 3 years of age, he’s already getting ready to work on lap swimming with our fins!

He wasn’t a big fan of test day 😂, but overall, he did amazing. I told him, “All you have to do is try.”

And he did! He was able to swim approximately 20 yards independently and then swam 25 yards back on his back!

At only 3 years old, we’re not chasing perfection—we’re building confidence, independence, and a love for swimming at his own pace.

From starting with me at 1 year old to now working toward full laps at 3, his progress has been incredible—especially knowing we only get about half the year together.

I believe we’re about to create another strong, confident, independent young swimmer! 🏊‍♂️

Grateful to be his coach and even more grateful to his family for trusting the process. 💙

JustSwimIn — building independent swimmers, one child at a time.

08/25/2026

Autism and independently swimming laps! 🏊‍♂️

I’ve had this amazing boy since he was around 3 years old. One of our biggest goals was for him to eventually work independently, stay engaged, listen, and complete his swimming throughout the lesson.

And now it’s happening!

We’re currently working on correcting his legs for freestyle, and something clicked for me because of what he showed me. That’s why I always say: my students are my teachers, and I am their mentor. Sometimes they show me the solution—I just have to pay attention.

He has developed a great breaststroke in his own way, and now we’re putting together the proper arms and kicks for freestyle. Next goal: side breathing!

His dolphin kick for butterfly is already really strong, and he can get his arms out of the water. The timing isn’t quite there yet, but that’s okay. We work at his pace, not mine. He’ll get there.

Patience, consistency, and understanding the individual child are everything.

Thank you to his parents for trusting me and allowing me to teach him in the way that works best for him. That trust over the years means so much.

At JustSwimIn, this is bigger than swimming lessons. Our membership is about building a community where swimmers and families can grow with us long-term. We’re not rushing milestones—we’re building skills, confidence, independence, and a lifelong relationship with the water. 💙🏊‍♂️

Every swimmer has their own pace. Our job is to help them discover what they’re capable of.