Here are more comments from parents that have their children in our Superior Swim Program:
"To whom it may concern....
I'm writing this as a completely unsolicited opinion/review of the quality of the swim lessons my child has received at Superior Athletic Club under the tutelage of Deane Wilson, or "Miss Deane" as she's known to her students.
My son Brodie started lessons just after turning 3, right around the end of April/beginning of May of 2013. Twice a week, for a half hour at a time he was in the pool initially learning basic survival techniques. I myself used to teach many of these same techniques while on active duty in the Marine Corps (CWSS) so I'm quite familiar with the utility of what my son was being taught. The important thing Deane was teaching was not to fear the water, and not to panic should one find oneself in the water.
Things were progressing well and on Memorial Day weekend, while at our family cabin Brodie managed to fall into the Coquille River and got swept off into the current. I was right there so he was only in the water for probable 10-15 seconds but he immediately did exactly what he was supposed to do, which was roll over on his back, kick off his crocs, and begin doing his "Flap-Flap-Kick-Kick" routine to stay afloat. Mind you, it had only been approximately 4 or so weeks and he'd already learned enough to stay afloat till I could get to him and he never once succumbed to panic. In fact, he wasn't really scared at all. The following week he was right back in the pool as if nothing had happened.
Deane Wilson manages her students well, which is crucial for a child like my Son, who is somewhat spirited and stubborn and will eat overly permissive adults alive. She keeps the kids on task and actively learning but keeps the class fun and engaging at the same time. It can't be easy managing a bunch of kids in a swimming pool but she does so with aplomb.
Thanks to Miss Deane the only casualty from the Memorial Day incident was the Crocs which floated down the river, and nearly my iPhone, but luckily quick thinking and a bag of rice fixed that right up.
Considering our cabin is roughly 25 miles from the nearest medical assistance, it could have been much much worse.
Ryan Prentice"
"My 22m old has been taking swim lessons with Miss Deane for 3 months. We were getting ready to go swimming, I was getting my older child ready, and my 22m old was beside me on the step, he slipped and fell into the pool, "gasp!" My husband and I both went to grab him out of the water, but I fought every instinct to grab him, and I told my husband, "no! leave him, I want to see what he does." He turned himself around underwater and swam back to the steps!!! We praised him, he was fine, got him ready for the pool and he jumped in!
Thank you Miss Deane!!!"
Monday, September 16, 2013
Wednesday, August 28, 2013
Swim lessons start back up on September 3, 2013. Please call Deane Wilson at 541-779-7529 ext 381
to sign up your children or yourself.
Lessons are given at 727 Cardley Avenue, Medford, OR97524. Monday through Saturday.
Here are some more comments from parents that have had their children in the Superior Swim Program:
"Summer of 2013 my kids are 9 and 5. We had never had access to a pool long enough to get swimming lessons until now. We live way out in the middle of nowhere. So for the very first time we were able to get both our kids in for 5 days of swimming lessons. We were very excited when we found Miss Deane and read her reviews. She sounded like a great swimming instructor. Day one:
with both kids afraid of the water. She got them to get in the water within the first minute and they were floating on noodles, the 5 year old both noodle and arm floats. By the end of the first lesson 9 year old was swimming across half the pool with the help of a noodle and blowing short bursts of bubbles. The 5 year old has put the arm floats on the side of the pool and was comfortable using only the noodle. Day two: Just noodles today they both did great, Miss Deane is amazing. In just two days she transformed 2 kids from being afraid of the water to enjoying it. They are now jumping in the water from the side of the pool. Day three and four: Both kids are swimming short distances with no flotation devises. They are also learning to float on their backs and are more comfortable with putting their faces in the water. My 9 year old started swimming short distances underwater after just 3 lessons. Day five: My 5 year old swam through a hula hoop underwater today.
I am amazed that in just 5 lessons they can go from being afraid of the water to being able to swim underwater. My 9 year old now a few weeks later jumps in the river near our house and swims back to shore. There just aren't enough words to describe how amazing Miss Deane is. She doesn't allow them to say "I can't" she has them say "I'll try." We plan to have our kids take more lessons from her soon. I can't wait and neither can the kids. We love you Miss Deane!!! Thank you!"
to sign up your children or yourself.
Lessons are given at 727 Cardley Avenue, Medford, OR97524. Monday through Saturday.
Here are some more comments from parents that have had their children in the Superior Swim Program:
"Summer of 2013 my kids are 9 and 5. We had never had access to a pool long enough to get swimming lessons until now. We live way out in the middle of nowhere. So for the very first time we were able to get both our kids in for 5 days of swimming lessons. We were very excited when we found Miss Deane and read her reviews. She sounded like a great swimming instructor. Day one:
with both kids afraid of the water. She got them to get in the water within the first minute and they were floating on noodles, the 5 year old both noodle and arm floats. By the end of the first lesson 9 year old was swimming across half the pool with the help of a noodle and blowing short bursts of bubbles. The 5 year old has put the arm floats on the side of the pool and was comfortable using only the noodle. Day two: Just noodles today they both did great, Miss Deane is amazing. In just two days she transformed 2 kids from being afraid of the water to enjoying it. They are now jumping in the water from the side of the pool. Day three and four: Both kids are swimming short distances with no flotation devises. They are also learning to float on their backs and are more comfortable with putting their faces in the water. My 9 year old started swimming short distances underwater after just 3 lessons. Day five: My 5 year old swam through a hula hoop underwater today.
I am amazed that in just 5 lessons they can go from being afraid of the water to being able to swim underwater. My 9 year old now a few weeks later jumps in the river near our house and swims back to shore. There just aren't enough words to describe how amazing Miss Deane is. She doesn't allow them to say "I can't" she has them say "I'll try." We plan to have our kids take more lessons from her soon. I can't wait and neither can the kids. We love you Miss Deane!!! Thank you!"
Sunday, August 11, 2013
More comments from parents that have children in the Superior Swim Lesson Program:
"My four year old has been in swim lessons off and on for about two years and was not even comfortable on a noodle. It seemed like her previous lessons were just play time, or the class was too large and chaotic. By her fourth lesson with Miss Deane she was swimming half the length of the pool all on her own. She was comfortable rolling on her back and swimming unassisted. I was amazed!
Ms Deane is able to judge exactly how hard to push the kids without making them panic. She has the right balance of tough swim time and fun time to keep the kids entertained and challenged. Lastly, I think it is clear that Ms Deane's goal is to make sure kids are safe in the water. That is what I appreciate the most! 5 stars and 2 thumbs up for Ms Deane!!!"
"I am so thankful that I stumbled upon Miss Deane's swim class two months ago. I was googling private swim lessons for my boys and Miss Deane popped up. I read the other testimonials of moms, and they all had similar experiences that I have been going through, trying to find an instructor that would teach my children how to swim.
My boys have to know how to swim, it's not an option, their grandparents have a small lake out their back door, I don't want my boys to be a victim of drowning. And thanks to Miss Deane they won't be!
My oldest boy who is 3 1/2, and who has been in swim class since he was 8 months old!, could not swim at all, also he was terrified of the water if I wasn't in it with him.
Mommy and me classes are nothing but a disservice to you and your child.
After 1 1/2 months of swimming with Miss Deane my 3 1/2 year old is jumping into the water turns onto his back and floats and swim on his back, all by himself!!! He jumps into the water, turns around and swims back to the wall, while putting his face in the water and blowing bubbles!!! All this without any floatation device! He loves swimming, no longer afraid!
My 1 1/2 year old, who also has been in swim class since he was 8 months old, swims the length of the pool with his arm floaters on, Miss Deane has to bring him back to the class, he loves the water! He jumps into the pool turns around and swims back to the wall, puts his face in the water and blows
bubbles while swimming!
Miss Deane is an amazing swim instructor, she's taught my boys how to swim and to be safe in the water. And she really enjoys the kids and what she's doing with them, my boys are excited about swimming now. The first 3 lessons my boys were screaming because they didn't want to be in the water, I had other members yell at me to get them out of the water, because they were so disruptive, now the 1 1/2 year old is crying when the lesson is over, I have to drag him away from the pool.
My 3 1/2 year old can't wait for the next class!
Thank you Miss Deane!!!
Jeannie, Roman and Mason"
"Before swim lessons with Miss Deane, my two children were afraid of the water and would not go in without a life vest or arm floaters. Neither one would put their heads in the water or liked being splashed in the face. After just one lesson my daughter put her face underwater, blew bubbles and emerged with a huge smile on her face. I was proud and absolutely amazed! The day of their fourth swimming lesson was a Saturday, so I decided after the lesson to take them to a local swimming pool. They both jumped into the pool fearlessly and swam around as though they'd been swimming for years!
My daughter swam around in deep water expertly, while my son swam underwater for long distances with the most perfect form and technique I'd ever seen on a six year old. His turtle arms were magnificent!! I absolutely and without any doubt recommend Miss Deane to all parents with children who are looking for a swim instructor. It's every parent's nightmare to have a child who can not swim, I now breather a great sigh of relief. I can't thank you enough Miss Deane, for what you do for our children.
Most Sincerely,
Vivian Garcia, mother of Sabina 9 yrs. old and Magnus 6 yrs. old"
"My four year old has been in swim lessons off and on for about two years and was not even comfortable on a noodle. It seemed like her previous lessons were just play time, or the class was too large and chaotic. By her fourth lesson with Miss Deane she was swimming half the length of the pool all on her own. She was comfortable rolling on her back and swimming unassisted. I was amazed!
Ms Deane is able to judge exactly how hard to push the kids without making them panic. She has the right balance of tough swim time and fun time to keep the kids entertained and challenged. Lastly, I think it is clear that Ms Deane's goal is to make sure kids are safe in the water. That is what I appreciate the most! 5 stars and 2 thumbs up for Ms Deane!!!"
"I am so thankful that I stumbled upon Miss Deane's swim class two months ago. I was googling private swim lessons for my boys and Miss Deane popped up. I read the other testimonials of moms, and they all had similar experiences that I have been going through, trying to find an instructor that would teach my children how to swim.
My boys have to know how to swim, it's not an option, their grandparents have a small lake out their back door, I don't want my boys to be a victim of drowning. And thanks to Miss Deane they won't be!
My oldest boy who is 3 1/2, and who has been in swim class since he was 8 months old!, could not swim at all, also he was terrified of the water if I wasn't in it with him.
Mommy and me classes are nothing but a disservice to you and your child.
After 1 1/2 months of swimming with Miss Deane my 3 1/2 year old is jumping into the water turns onto his back and floats and swim on his back, all by himself!!! He jumps into the water, turns around and swims back to the wall, while putting his face in the water and blowing bubbles!!! All this without any floatation device! He loves swimming, no longer afraid!
My 1 1/2 year old, who also has been in swim class since he was 8 months old, swims the length of the pool with his arm floaters on, Miss Deane has to bring him back to the class, he loves the water! He jumps into the pool turns around and swims back to the wall, puts his face in the water and blows
bubbles while swimming!
Miss Deane is an amazing swim instructor, she's taught my boys how to swim and to be safe in the water. And she really enjoys the kids and what she's doing with them, my boys are excited about swimming now. The first 3 lessons my boys were screaming because they didn't want to be in the water, I had other members yell at me to get them out of the water, because they were so disruptive, now the 1 1/2 year old is crying when the lesson is over, I have to drag him away from the pool.
My 3 1/2 year old can't wait for the next class!
Thank you Miss Deane!!!
Jeannie, Roman and Mason"
"Before swim lessons with Miss Deane, my two children were afraid of the water and would not go in without a life vest or arm floaters. Neither one would put their heads in the water or liked being splashed in the face. After just one lesson my daughter put her face underwater, blew bubbles and emerged with a huge smile on her face. I was proud and absolutely amazed! The day of their fourth swimming lesson was a Saturday, so I decided after the lesson to take them to a local swimming pool. They both jumped into the pool fearlessly and swam around as though they'd been swimming for years!
My daughter swam around in deep water expertly, while my son swam underwater for long distances with the most perfect form and technique I'd ever seen on a six year old. His turtle arms were magnificent!! I absolutely and without any doubt recommend Miss Deane to all parents with children who are looking for a swim instructor. It's every parent's nightmare to have a child who can not swim, I now breather a great sigh of relief. I can't thank you enough Miss Deane, for what you do for our children.
Most Sincerely,
Vivian Garcia, mother of Sabina 9 yrs. old and Magnus 6 yrs. old"
Sunday, June 16, 2013
"My kids are 7, 4, and 3 and are water safe. In fact, they can swim better than most of their peers. What a relief to know this going into the summer swimming season. I think teaching water safety is imperative with young children. This is exactly what Miss Deane does while teaching young children how to swim. Using kid appropriate language, teaching to each child's strengths, and with consistency, my 3 and 4 year old boys have learned to swim independently. It is comforting for my husband and me to know that our kids are safe while around or in any body of water.
As well as being effective, Miss Deane's teaching program is also flexible. My boys are about a year a half apart and are able to take semi-private lessons together. I am paying the same price for these lessons as I was when they were in separate classes at another facility; definitely more bang for my buck and time. If you are looking for an effective, consistent, and flexible program, look no further, you have found it!
D. Smith"
"I enrolled my 5 year old son into swim lessons with Miss Deane 2 times a week. When we started he was very fearful of jumping into the water by himself, putting his head under water or letting go of the teacher without the safety of his arm floats he's been used to using in our pool. We are 9 lessons in so far and he is so exited to go to swim class, swims under water, knows what Miss Deane says when he is told do a penguin swim, a missile or use his turtle arms. It's amazing what he has learn in just that short period of time and I am so thankful that she has taught him the safety of the pool and how to handle himself if he gets into a situation while swimming. We are looking forward to see what else he can continue to do.
Thank you Miss Deane so much for making it possible for Dylan to not be afraid any longer, you are great with kids and have taught him to be independent and have a swimming plan!
Tina Van Horn"
As well as being effective, Miss Deane's teaching program is also flexible. My boys are about a year a half apart and are able to take semi-private lessons together. I am paying the same price for these lessons as I was when they were in separate classes at another facility; definitely more bang for my buck and time. If you are looking for an effective, consistent, and flexible program, look no further, you have found it!
D. Smith"
"I enrolled my 5 year old son into swim lessons with Miss Deane 2 times a week. When we started he was very fearful of jumping into the water by himself, putting his head under water or letting go of the teacher without the safety of his arm floats he's been used to using in our pool. We are 9 lessons in so far and he is so exited to go to swim class, swims under water, knows what Miss Deane says when he is told do a penguin swim, a missile or use his turtle arms. It's amazing what he has learn in just that short period of time and I am so thankful that she has taught him the safety of the pool and how to handle himself if he gets into a situation while swimming. We are looking forward to see what else he can continue to do.
Thank you Miss Deane so much for making it possible for Dylan to not be afraid any longer, you are great with kids and have taught him to be independent and have a swimming plan!
Tina Van Horn"
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Safety comes first in our Superior Swim Lessons
I want to share a email from a Grandparent that I received over the weekend.
"Here is a SHOUT OUT to Deane Wilson and the difference she has made in my grandchildren's lives!
My little Addy, almost two years old, fell in my large pond and followed Deane's safety teachings; she instantly flipped on her back and her life was saved! (Addy had a huge smile on her face while she was doing the starfish.)
I just wanted you to know and thank you,
Jeanne Rasmussen"
Another email to share:
"My daughter had been taking swimming lessons at another facility for close to a year she always had lots of fun but was not really progressing. We came to see Miss Deane and after three lessons she is swimming! I can't say enough about the quality of instruction Miss Deane provides and the fact that she emphasizes water safety is wonderful. I don't know who is more thrilled my daughter or myself.
Thank you Miss Deane!
CL"
Lessons are given Monday through Saturday, please call Deane Wilson at 541-779-7529 ext 381.
SUPERIOR ATHLETIC CLUB
727 Cardley Avenue
Medford OR 97504
"Here is a SHOUT OUT to Deane Wilson and the difference she has made in my grandchildren's lives!
My little Addy, almost two years old, fell in my large pond and followed Deane's safety teachings; she instantly flipped on her back and her life was saved! (Addy had a huge smile on her face while she was doing the starfish.)
I just wanted you to know and thank you,
Jeanne Rasmussen"
Another email to share:
"My daughter had been taking swimming lessons at another facility for close to a year she always had lots of fun but was not really progressing. We came to see Miss Deane and after three lessons she is swimming! I can't say enough about the quality of instruction Miss Deane provides and the fact that she emphasizes water safety is wonderful. I don't know who is more thrilled my daughter or myself.
Thank you Miss Deane!
CL"
Lessons are given Monday through Saturday, please call Deane Wilson at 541-779-7529 ext 381.
SUPERIOR ATHLETIC CLUB
727 Cardley Avenue
Medford OR 97504
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