Category Archives: Testimonials

Testimonials



All of the testimonials which appear throughout this website were submitted by actual students of mine. Their stories are real and have not been embellished. I will, upon request, provide a contact number for any testimonial.



Melissa, July 2012

Having John teach my son how to swim was one of the best thing I could have done. Last summer, when I first signed Jake up for swim lessons,  I was amazed right from the beginning how well Jake responded … Continue reading

Sean (Finn’s Dad), July 2012

I just wanted to thank you for teaching our son Finn to be a swimmer. When we first signed Finn up, he was not a swimmer. He loved the pool and wanted to swim, but had no ability or confidence. … Continue reading

Monique, July 2012

Thank you so much for the lessons.  Our son’s confidence is so much greater now and we are practicing at least once a week. We will definitely be back for more lessons and have recommended you to several friends who … Continue reading


Rozelen, June 2012

I am 23 years old and did not know how to swim.  My fear of drowning had kept me from learning. Many people throughout my life tried to teach me but all failed. I researched online and came across John’s … Continue reading

Melanie, June 2012

After three really bad water experiences, I was on the side-line for many years watching everyone else enjoy themselves in the water.  I signed up for 4 classes with John and by the second class I was doing things I … Continue reading

Norren, June 2012

At first, I didn’t seriously believe John could teach me to swim in just 4 sessions. Especially since many other instructors had tried but failed.  Knowing I would get my money back if he wasn’t able to teach me, I … Continue reading

Alex, May 2012

I had a major water phobia from an early age due to a near drowning at age eight. Finally, decades later, I decided I needed to learn how to swim and enjoy swimming like millions of others. When I found … Continue reading

Anatam, September 2011

John, I really enjoyed learning to swim with you. Your teaching techniques were great – I will always remember your instruction.  As a beginner, I was a little embarrassed, scared, and afraid of the water. I still need to practice … Continue reading

Naresh, September 2011

John, your lessons definitely helped me learn much more than I expected in just four classes. They not only helped me learn swimming, but also to understand my body’s energy in a more subtle way. Most of all, your sense … Continue reading

Mia – Frankie’s mom, September 2011

Hi John, Frankie had an extremely positive experience with you.  I believe the lessons not only taught her  to swim, but also served as a boost to her confidence in general.  We had worked with her before in the pool, … Continue reading

Tim, September 2011

Big High FIVE for today’s lesson! As I proceed into my final lesson on Thursday I would like to thank you for all your help. Before I met you, if someone asked me to jump into the deep end … … Continue reading

Linn, September 2011

John, thank you for helping my son and I – you are by far the best instructor that I have met. Learning to swim is a life changing experience and you have given me the confidence I need to swim … Continue reading

Ron M., August 2011

John, I wanted to tell you how great I feel that Eli (my grandson) can swim! I had watched him struggle and become more fearful in the water each year as he had grown older. It’s hard to believe that … Continue reading

Erika, July 2011

John is amazing!  My son Madden started with John two months before turning four years old.  Madden started out very interested in learning how to swim and was doing great after his 2nd lesson. He is amazing to watch and I … Continue reading

Tiffany, June 2011

Thank you for Carly’s lessons. I was very impressed with what she learned; and, I felt you were very good with her.  After our trip this next few weeks, I will likely want to do another set of lessons as … Continue reading

Kumud, June 2011

John, we are in MI enjoying time with my family. We have been able to take our 5 year-old son Rohan to the pool for the last two days and because of you he no longer has a fear of … Continue reading

Annette, June 2011

I am a 46-year-old woman from NYC. I never learned to swim, could not float on my back, could not tread water and felt the water was so cold my teeth chattered. In high school I tried group-swimming lessons and … Continue reading

Scott, June 2011

Hi John – I really appreciate the swimming lessons.  I really can’t thank you enough. When I came into the lessons, I was very afraid and unsure of what to expect.  Being 29 years old and avoiding swimming my whole life, … Continue reading

Eve, mother of 4 year-old, May 2011

Hi John, We are very happy with Ecco’s progress and we’re telling all of our friends how happy we are; thank you!!! We are considering sending her for a second set of lessons, but first we want to swim with … Continue reading

Francesca, May 2011

I am 35 years old and have been in the US Navy for the past 13 years. I never took the time to learn how to swim because I was scared. I was born in Ghana and came to the … Continue reading

Chris, April 2011

Hi John, I wanted to thank you for teaching me how to swim. I want anyone who is afraid of water or thinking about learning how to swim to read this. Hopefully, this will inspire them to take that step … Continue reading

Beverly, April 2011

“Hi John: I really want to thank you for your patience with me.  In my original e-mail, I had let you know that I was a non-swimmer in a family of swimmers.  I’m a 49 year-old who finally wanted to get … Continue reading

Carolina, August 2010

“After taking my two boys to group swimming lessons for weeks without seeing results, I decided to search for private lessons.  When I found John’s program, I was intrigued to read in the testimonials that children and adults could be … Continue reading

Guadalupe, August 2010

“Dear John: I wanted to thank you for teaching me how to swim. You are an amazing teacher and I’m impressed that I learned so much in four lessons. I was afraid of swimming after having had bad experiences. I … Continue reading

Tonya – July 2010

“I am so glad we found John’s website this summer. My son had an incident in a friends’ spa where he almost drowned and needless to say, I was desperate for him to learn to swim. Fast! Max is 7 years … Continue reading