Hello future swimmer:
Welcome to the Blue Dolphin Swim School website. I operate a student-centric swim school that teaches quality lessons throughout Orange County, California and in outlying counties. Each lesson is held at the student’s pool of choice and is tailored to the needs and goals of the student.!
Summary
In total, I have over 13 years of experience teaching swimming to children and adults of all ages. Young children between about 2 and 10 are my specialty.
I insist that my students swim accurately and elegantly. I consistently tell my students that messy swimming is UNACCEPTABLE and they must strive for swimming excellence and grace. Therefore, I correct my pupils’ mistakes as soon as I detect them.
I’m a down to earth, straightforward swim instructor; you will NOT get an uppity, pretentious attitude from me. Basically, I’m a taskmaster with a soul. I’m the perfect choice if you are looking for a swim instructor who truly cares about the success of her students and is willing to use creative and unconventional (but proven methods) to teach her students when it speeds up and improves the learning process.
If you want a swim instructor that completely caters to the child’s fussy whims, manipulations, and crying and gets nothing done, I’m likely NOT the right instructor for your child! Please click on the “Swim Instruction†tab and then the “Toddlers†sub-tab for more details about how I teach toddlers.
Pool Safety:
Treading water is a crucial swimming skill swimmers MUST master. I regularly teach treading water and pool safety as core elements of my swim curriculum. The student MUST learn how to tread water and how to readjust himself/herself in the deep end and swim to safety if a mishap should occur. I have been successful in teaching children as young as three to tread water.
My Promise to You:
I always get into the water with my students so I may observe any errors and am nearby should the student struggle in the water. This strategy is very reassuring to the student. My students know that they can be daring since they know I’m there to catch them should a mishap occur. I’m always two feet or less away from my students.
I focus on consistently improving my students’ swimming skills. I WILL make progress with you or your loved one because I consistently watch every move my students make to detect errors and I push my students to accurately do the skill.
If you are interested in speaking with me about teaching you or a loved one to swim, call or text me at (949) 291-6322, or if you prefer, email me at ca_acosta@yahoo.com. I will happily answer all of your questions and address any concerns.
Best,
Christina