Amazing coaching Jerry , help me with my first water experience, patient and nice, get a nice Sunday morning

This was one of the most disappointing children's programs I've experienced. My kids are 6 and 7 years old, both know how to swim, and charging $47 for a 30-minute group lesson is extremely expensive, especially considering the quality of instruction. In some sessions, the instructors didn't even get in the water with the children, which significantly reduced the value of the lessons. To make matters worse, the website was confusing, and when I registered, I genuinely believed the price was half of what it actually was. By the time I realized the mistake, the classes had already ended. I have since found a private instructor who charges less while providing far more personalized instruction. Overall, I was very disappointed with the experience and would not recommend this program to other families. read more

Awful experience with head coach DeAnne Preyer assisting my daughter with disappearance from mothers home. As problems arose within our family DeAnne felt as if she was some sort of guidance counselor or parenting protector of sorts by aiding my daughter in hiding from her parents amid this family situation. When asked if DeAnne knew the whereabouts of my daughter she lied and said no although she was present inside of her apartment. The sheriffs department had to get involved and a police report was filed regarding the incident involving DeAnne. To my recollection swim coach is a swim coach, not a guardian, not a alternate parent, not some other family's decision maker. These actions will be met with legal action in the end and hopefully this program and coaches can learn to swim in their own lane not other peoples. read more

This is the best Swimming place! This can help you be so fit and be better and faster at swimming. ZAP is like a 2nd family! I would recommend this place to people who love to swim! DeAnne is nice and makes you understand how to swim right! read more

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Having the time of our lives on the ZAP swim team!!! Great program, wonderful coaching and FUN swim meet adventures!! Our ZAP swim family is exactly where WE want to be!!! #swimUP read more

I enrolled my daughter who is a senior in high school in the ZAP non competitive swim for high school students in August 2009. This was billed as a program that would allow the kids to continue to develop before the high school swim programs kicked in. The pool used was at the South End Complex in Torrance and the coach was Jeff Preyer. I was very disappointed with this program and the coaching. The kids were allowed to use only part of the pool and it was over crowded. There are no swim lanes designated and the kids are told to do circular circuits keeping their head down. My daughter actually hit another boy head to head quite hard and was dazed. Another parent was there and said she didn't respond to anyone right after the incident and had to get out as she didn't feel good. I was called by the parent to pick her up, not by the coach and had to watch her over night and the next day as directed by her doctor. After that I told her to keep looking up so she could see. The coach chastized her for this. Seven weeks later, while doing push ups, she jumped into the pool and managed to pull a muscle in her back. It hurt so bad she just stood for a while. The coach told her to get out. Since she was still hurting she decided to climb out using the stairs. The coach chastized her for using the stairs and taking so long. Once she told him she must have pulled something, he just moaned and said "you hurt yourself again?" and walked away. This is not the type of behavior I expect from someone who I am paying good money to. My daughter who is a decent swimmer and has liked swimming for the high school team is now turned off by the poor coaching of the ZAP program (they focused only on elementary fundamentals and conditioning) and lack of respect she receives. This is the worst consequence in my mind. Needless to say I will not be re-enrolling my daughter and will tell everyone that this program is definitely not worth it at any price. read more

Just enrolled my daughter and couldn't be happier! My daughter is so excited to be a part of Zap and the staff there has been so fantastic. They have answered all my questions and getting information on what to do next is super easy. They are very responsive by phone and email. I will post a follow-up as time goes on but I have to tell you that they are extremely professional and truly care about the students. The program helps builds confidence as well as team spirit. My daughter is also very excited that she will be swimming with her friends. read more

I have been on ZAP for almost 7 years, and it has been a huge positive part of my life. I was on the Fun and Fitness program when I was four, but left after it ended to go to another team. I came back when I was 6 and started on the competitive team. I was quickly brought into the "family", and we found that the coaches treat us like friends and everyone is treated equally, no matter their speed. I got better and faster because of the great coaching of Shari and DeAnne. I began making the travel teams, where we had fun trips to Phoenix and Las Vegas. Some of my closest friends were made from this team and I greatly reccommend this to any person looking for great people and a chance to swim, competitevely or just for fun. read more

My kids swam with ZAP for ten years. Loved the coaches, the families, and the program. My kids improved greatly and still consider their friends from ZAP among their best friends. Great team to be a part of! read more

My children have been swimming with ZAP for several years now, and we love the program. The coaches promote self reliance, personal growth, and maturity in and out of the pool. They also develop excellent swimming skill and technique in a careful, attentive manner. This program isn't just about what goes on in the pool, but is also about helping children learn discipline, respect for others, commitment, time management, and to set personal goals and achieve them. The head coaches and those responsible for the program have a background in education, as well as achievement and expertise in swimming. This combination is what sets this program apart from others. read more