My 4-year old son went from being afraid of the water to swimming (without floaties) in just 5…read moredays, all thanks to Coach Eric. He's great with kids and it's incredible how he earns their trust in such a short amount of time. We started lessons because we wanted our son to be safe in the water -- by Day 5 he was able to jump into the pool and swim to the other end with no help. The lessons also helped our son become comfortable in the water. Prior to them, he didn't even want water dumped on his head at bath time. So grateful to Coach Eric for helping our son conquer his fear and also giving us peace of mind that he's safe when around water.

We absolutely loved our 5 days with Eric this past summer. He was the perfect amount of play and…read moreinstruction. At the end of the 5 days, my 3 year old daughter was able to swim the full length of the pool and she even managed to tread water! Just amazing! Eric's backyard was really nice and inviting. Her classes were in the morning, so I was able to bring her and also get some work done while she was taking her lesson. At the end of class, we were even able to use his heated outdoor shower to rinse off and I was able to take her directly to preschool.

Both Cynthia and Marty each have over 15 years of experience teaching swim lessons and water safety…read moretechniques to children and adults of all ages and levels. You name it and they've probably done it...one thing for sure, kids turn out confident swimmers and knowledgeable about water safety! Keep doing what you're doing, you were born to do this.

Customer first in Inglewood and then in Westchester. I wish I had never given them $540 for two…read moremonths. My son still needs more lessons. This company is spiteful and has terrible customer service. Never once cared about accommodating me as a customer until i wrote a 1 star review. Now, they are retaliating against me for not taking it down. Cancelled my appointment and deactivated my account. Scary company. Glad to be done with them. Good riddens! Go through Ability First instead.

I had been putting off learning how to swim for years but finally decided to take the leap so I…read morecould cross a few things off my bucket list. I'm sooo glad I found Swimphi in Inglewood. I was specifically looking for private swimming lessons for adults and after doing some research online, I was really impressed with Swimphi's reputation & even happier to learn they worked with a pool right in Inglewood. So far, my experience has been everything I hoped for and more. The pool is always warm and at a really comfortable temperature, which makes it feel a lot easier to relax and focus. My instructor Marco is super patient, encouraging, and never makes me feel rushed or judged. I feel like I'm improving with every lesson which is way faster than I expected. If you're looking for adult swimming lessons in a supportive, low-pressure environment, I can't recommend Swimphi enough. It's truly been one of the best decisions I've made for myself and has shown me that it's never too late to learn. 10/10 experience - can't recommend enough!

Wow, my experience with Jose Ruiz has been WORTH EVERY DOLLAR. My twin daughters started swimming…read morewith Jose this summer. My twins are 5 and had never had any experience with swimming at all. OMG, I so highly recommend him!. MY GIRLS HAVE LEARNED HOW TO SWIM IN 10 WEEKS!!!!!! I am embarrassed to admit they went straight from the bath tub, where they always cried about not wanting water in their faces and washing their long hair was a nightmare, to swimming with Jose. Sure, the first couple of lessons were a little painful. He gave me great tips to do at home to let go of the fear of water and they really worked. Still, one of them cried in the first lessons but Jose was able to get her to relax and stick her face in the water without much anxiety. Jose's teaching style is firm but playful. He gives instructions in a loud but calmed manner, and for those not familiar with sports coaching it may be striking, but lets face it, the kids are in the water where listening is not easy. Anyway, he is also playful and compassionate and celebrates every little progress so I am a happy mom. Now, the best is that I just can't believe it happened so fast!! I pressed Jose for a time frame since I was very anxious to make them water safe and he said "give them two or three months". I was very sceptical since my girls seemed so behind and I have seen my friends with kids take lessons for one or two years at other well known places in the South Bay and not make the kind of progress I needed to see for my own peace of mind. Sure, my girls were taking private lessons instead of group lessons with 3-4 kids at a time, but I have spent WAY LESS MONEY in total than my friends to make them water safe. Now I can't tell you how happy and relieved I am to know that my daughters are not only water safe but swimming from one end of the pool to the other with such great style for a 5 year old!! And as the daughter of a professional athlete, style and form are really important for me. The down side: even though the pool is indoor and heated, the water is not always as worm as I would like. The kids are fine but I personally like it worm so that I feel like jumping in with them more often!

My child swam with him for half a year and learned absolutely NOTHING! We switched instructors at…read moreSouth Bay Spectrum Swim School, which it's a shame that he tried to name his program after them, and my child has progressed 10x's as much!!! Dont waste your time or money on Jose Ruiz, all he will do is yell and make your child hate such a great activity like swimming.

First off, I wanted to say how amazing the instructor Kelley is! Upon meeting her, I knew that this…read morewas a great fit! She has such a calm demeanor which allowed myself to build on my basic swim skills and focus on proper technique and breathing. Over the course of time with Kelley, I can honestly say that I feel like I am doing the proper technique, and can start swimming as part of exercise and not just a fun day in the pool! I would highly recommend Monarch Swim School to anyone who is looking for more in regards to the pool, whether it is becoming comfortable with the water, perfecting swim techniques or taking their swimming knowledge to the next level!

Kelley and I have been swimming colleagues for 25 years. Our early days were spent competitive…read moreswimming all over Long Beach: Beach Swim Club, Junior Lifeguards, Wilson Girl's Swim Team. Unlike me, Kelley continued swimming regularly in her adult years. I knew she was the perfect person to contact to help me complete my personal goal of swimming the 1-mile open water swim event, "Sharkfest" last year. Kelley swam by my side every step of the way during the training and the event- she helped refresh my stroke, gave me important tips on open swimming (wetsuit, how to breath and look, etc.) and most importantly, she gave me the confidence to successfully complete the finish line! Kelley's many years of experience with swimming and training along with her kind approach is what results in so many happy, new swimmers out there. I highly recommend her lessons to adults, kids- all levels. She's great.

Shea is incredible- such a gifted coach, and has done incredible work with my sons (and friend's…read morekids). The best part is that he comes to your backyard, if you have a pool- and then we split lesson time with some of our neighbors kids. It's a really effective way to get a bunch of kids engaged and learning swimming. My youngest son had a real scare in the ocean when he was a baby and has been terrified to put his face in the water ever since. Shea was so good at building a program to get him water confident- and now he's in the junior swimming league! We are so grateful to Shea and his amazing team.

Coach Shea is fantastic with my 2 1/2 year old and my 6 month old. My toddler has improved very…read morequickly and can climb out of the pool, kick to get around, and is starting to lean her head back into the water. Coach Shea also gives me exercises and games for both in and out of the water to play with the kids to help them improve in between lessons. We all like it when Coach Shea arrives for lessons. He is friendly, upbeat, and energetic.

We've been using Ami for a few months now and we are very, very happy we found her! Our son (3 year…read moreold) has been in group swim classes since he was an infant but he has made more progress with Ami in weeks than the years of group classes! Wish we had found Ami sooner!! What I really appreciate about Ami is that she tailors each class to the kid *and* how the kid is doing that day. Regardless if my toddler is extremely tired or bouncing off the wall with energy, Ami can handle and will provide a great swim lesson. Not to mention the confidence it has built in my child!! Can't say enough great things about Ami!

Swim class with Ami is unlike anything my kids have taken before. Instead of a soft focus on water…read morefamiliarity and repetitive activities, Ami moves her little swimmers forward each lesson, gently, with fun and incremental skill-building techniques. Her methods are effective with a wide range of children's ages and temperaments. Best swim instructor ever!

H2O Swim Team has been one of the best investments I've ever made for my child. The coaches are…read morevery professional, friendly, and they teach the kids extremely well. My daughter absolutely loves being there. She even wants to train seven days a week before her swimming lessons start! We tried many other activities before, including ballet, martial arts, and even private swim lessons at the YMCA, but after a couple of months she usually didn't want to continue. With H2O Swim Team, it's completely different. She is excited to go every time, and you can really see her confidence and skills improving. In my opinion, it's one of the best activities for children in Santa Monica. I only wish we had discovered it sooner.

H20 is where my son has learned to love swimming. He's been advancing here over the past year and a…read morehalf from someone who could barely swim a lap of freestyle to now competing in swim meets in every stroke! They offer private classes and small groups for beginners while their more advanced groups are still small to get extra attention.