"I started my son, Michael, in the water at the age of one. We decided to joint ABK's Minnow & Me class where I was in the water with him. It was a lot of fun because we sang songs and he got to go down a slide but after two years he was bored and I came to the realization that after all this time paying for "swim lessons" he really didn't know anything about how to swim. He loved the water but had no idea what to do in the water to be safe. I attempted moving him up to the next class, but they had him wait on a platform in the pool while they worked with one kid at a time and he just screamed the whole time. We decided it was time for a break.
A year later, a friend mentioned Miss Deane's class with Superior Athletic Club. She told us how much her kids loved the class and how well they were swimming after a short amount of time. I enrolled Michael in the class in May 2012 and now in September, he is actually swimming and floating on his back (and has been for a while now). Miss Deane's no-nonsense approach with the kids is refreshing. You don't tell her "no" but instead say "I'll try". This was huge for my son who tends to back down from things when he is nervous. He looks forward to every class and was even concerned recently that swim class was almost over and he really wanted to keep going. I fully intend to start my 11 month old daughter in the class very soon.
Big thanks to Miss Deane for making learning to swim fun for my son!"
Heather Lavender
If you want your children to learn to be safe in the water and love to respect the water, please contact me at 541-779-7529 ext 381.
Thank you,
Miss Deane
Friday, July 24, 2015
Monday, July 20, 2015
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"About a year ago, my then 4-year son started swimming lessons with Ms. Deane. His grandparents have a pool and I knew it was imperative that he learn how to swim. At his first lesson, my son had zero desire to enter the pool without his ever-so-comfy "floaties,"let alone put his face in the water, blow bubbles, jump in the pool or SWIM! I was amazed at Ms. Deane's ability to shut down his negative talk/attitude and appreciated her demand that he give his best effort at all times. After a year of weekly group lessons, my son can swim the length of the pool using multiple stokes/styles properly, hold his breath, blow nose bubbles, dive for rings, canon-ball off the edge of the pool, do flips in the water and most importantly, roll to his back and swim a good distance when he gets tired. Not only has he acquired a love for swimming and gained the confidence to do so well, but he is continually learning how to be safe in the water. Mis Deane is knowledgeable, professional and perfectly balances her softhearted kindness with her demand for respect. I would recommend her to anyone who wants their child to learn to swim!
Thanks for all you do, Deane!"
Shannon Swift
"Hi Miss Deane,
My testimonial is below, and I mean every word! You're the best.
My son is 3 and has been in Miss Deane's class for two months now. I never imagined that he would be where he is already! The progress he has made is mind blowing. Miss Deane teaches in a way that allows children to face their fears and realize their own capabilities before they know what's happening, and she makes if fun. What a difference two months with her has made! He loves swimming and grows more confident with every lesson. Thank you, Miss Deane."
Sarah Lynch
"About a year ago, my then 4-year son started swimming lessons with Ms. Deane. His grandparents have a pool and I knew it was imperative that he learn how to swim. At his first lesson, my son had zero desire to enter the pool without his ever-so-comfy "floaties,"let alone put his face in the water, blow bubbles, jump in the pool or SWIM! I was amazed at Ms. Deane's ability to shut down his negative talk/attitude and appreciated her demand that he give his best effort at all times. After a year of weekly group lessons, my son can swim the length of the pool using multiple stokes/styles properly, hold his breath, blow nose bubbles, dive for rings, canon-ball off the edge of the pool, do flips in the water and most importantly, roll to his back and swim a good distance when he gets tired. Not only has he acquired a love for swimming and gained the confidence to do so well, but he is continually learning how to be safe in the water. Mis Deane is knowledgeable, professional and perfectly balances her softhearted kindness with her demand for respect. I would recommend her to anyone who wants their child to learn to swim!
Thanks for all you do, Deane!"
Shannon Swift
"Hi Miss Deane,
My testimonial is below, and I mean every word! You're the best.
My son is 3 and has been in Miss Deane's class for two months now. I never imagined that he would be where he is already! The progress he has made is mind blowing. Miss Deane teaches in a way that allows children to face their fears and realize their own capabilities before they know what's happening, and she makes if fun. What a difference two months with her has made! He loves swimming and grows more confident with every lesson. Thank you, Miss Deane."
Sarah Lynch
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