Worst part about this job is getting attached with my students and they move away.
Here is part of a letter that I received about 2 of my students, Abby and Andrew.
"Both kids are now swimming. Abby just joined the junior swim team in September and absolutely loves it!!! She swims once a week and had her first of three meets right after Thanksgiving. Having not taking a lesson since her last one with you more than two years ago, she finished in the top ten of thirty in her age group in the three strokes she competed in (free, fly and back). The backstroke is here strong stroke. Now she just needs to learn how to jump off the dive board correctly and actually go when they say start! Andrew finally agreed to start classes again and can actually swim a bit on his own. He is now jumping in, swimming to the teacher and then back to the wall. He loves it and will still mention when he was a baby with his old swim teacher. He remembers you being funny.
I don't think I can say it enough, thank you so much for all you did for our kids. Your patience, persistence and obvious love of teaching children to swim created a love for the water and even more importantly, taught them about being safe around water! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!
Take care,
Lynn (and Paul and Abby and Andrew)"
Wednesday, February 24, 2016
Monday, February 8, 2016
Swim season is fast approaching - call Miss Deane for swim lessons 541-779-7529 ext 381.
If your child is afraid of the water, please bring them to me. I love to help them over come their fears.
Here is a testimonial from a parent with their child in our swim program:
"We have had the pleasure of sending all three of our daughters to Ms. Deane. While the older two loved the water, Olivia (3) had a real phobia of getting in. She would cry at home anytime we put her in the bath! Ms. Deane wasn't fazed and told us to stick it out for at least a few months with her weekly lesson. It took about 5 weeks of Ms Deane's methods, but now Olivia can't wait to get in the pool and can swim on her own back to the side after jumping in. Thanks Ms. Deane
Ryan Allred www.awwrafting.com"
Here is a testimonial from a parent with their child in our swim program:
"We have had the pleasure of sending all three of our daughters to Ms. Deane. While the older two loved the water, Olivia (3) had a real phobia of getting in. She would cry at home anytime we put her in the bath! Ms. Deane wasn't fazed and told us to stick it out for at least a few months with her weekly lesson. It took about 5 weeks of Ms Deane's methods, but now Olivia can't wait to get in the pool and can swim on her own back to the side after jumping in. Thanks Ms. Deane
Ryan Allred www.awwrafting.com"
Monday, January 18, 2016
Happy 2016! Come in for swim lessons for you or your love ones.
Here are two testimonials from parents that have their children in our Superior Swim Lessons:
Ms. Deane
Amazing, outstanding and tremendous are just a few words that I can use to describe the transformation of my son, Keldon, in Ms. Deane's swim classes. When he started her swim classes, a few months ago, he was a mess. He went to her class afraid, crying and would yawn continuously. He would say that he was tired as a defense mechanism to try and get out of going to her class. Now he cannot wait to go to swim class. We go once a week for 30 minutes and he loves it so much. (Think I am going to ask about a second class per week.) He has learn how to swim independently with confidence. He can turtle arm, bubble and missile with the best of them. She continues to encourage him to try and better himself. His confidence in the water has grown to the lever where he does not show any fear. He loves to show off what Ms. Deane has taught him to friends and family (or anyone who will watch him). He is now one of the first in her class to raise his hand in participation, even if he isn't sure of what he is to do. I am so thankful that we have Ms. Deane in our lives. I not only see the confidence in the water but it is also carrying into other aspects of his life, such as school. She is truly born to teach swimming. She pushes them to depend on themselves and never to say "No I can't do it but I can try", she showed children that all you have to do is try and you can achieve anything. There are not enough words that I can use to describe her and her abilities to teach in the water. I asked Keldon, my son, what he would about Ms. Deane and he stated, "I like her" and she is a "Great swimmer." I am so thankful for her. Ms. Deane I know that you do not hear this enough but you are a true blessing and we appreciate you so much. I recommend her to anyone that I meet who is interested in having their children learn to swim. Thank you over and over again.
Sincerely,
Kelly Evans
A thankful Mom"
"My daughter started swim lessons with Miss Deane at the age of 7. Before meeting Miss Deane, my daughter was dead set against learning and was very scared and timid. Miss Deane has a "can do" attitude and her quote is "never say no to Miss Deane, always say I'll try". We have the same concept in our home, so this worked great. My daughter was learning turtle arms and kicks and blowing bubbles/humming and going under water and have so much fun while doing it. The techniques used are excellent and actually teach children how to swim or save themselves if they feel scared. By the 3rd class, my daughter was actually jumping in the water (her favorite thing to do at the end of class) and having big smiles! The environment is great too, super nice warm salt water pool and a great locker room with showers. I am so happy to have found Miss Deane and it is the most amazing thing to have my daughter so excited when its her swim lesson day:)
Melissa Giersbach"
Ms. Deane
Amazing, outstanding and tremendous are just a few words that I can use to describe the transformation of my son, Keldon, in Ms. Deane's swim classes. When he started her swim classes, a few months ago, he was a mess. He went to her class afraid, crying and would yawn continuously. He would say that he was tired as a defense mechanism to try and get out of going to her class. Now he cannot wait to go to swim class. We go once a week for 30 minutes and he loves it so much. (Think I am going to ask about a second class per week.) He has learn how to swim independently with confidence. He can turtle arm, bubble and missile with the best of them. She continues to encourage him to try and better himself. His confidence in the water has grown to the lever where he does not show any fear. He loves to show off what Ms. Deane has taught him to friends and family (or anyone who will watch him). He is now one of the first in her class to raise his hand in participation, even if he isn't sure of what he is to do. I am so thankful that we have Ms. Deane in our lives. I not only see the confidence in the water but it is also carrying into other aspects of his life, such as school. She is truly born to teach swimming. She pushes them to depend on themselves and never to say "No I can't do it but I can try", she showed children that all you have to do is try and you can achieve anything. There are not enough words that I can use to describe her and her abilities to teach in the water. I asked Keldon, my son, what he would about Ms. Deane and he stated, "I like her" and she is a "Great swimmer." I am so thankful for her. Ms. Deane I know that you do not hear this enough but you are a true blessing and we appreciate you so much. I recommend her to anyone that I meet who is interested in having their children learn to swim. Thank you over and over again.
Sincerely,
Kelly Evans
A thankful Mom"
"My daughter started swim lessons with Miss Deane at the age of 7. Before meeting Miss Deane, my daughter was dead set against learning and was very scared and timid. Miss Deane has a "can do" attitude and her quote is "never say no to Miss Deane, always say I'll try". We have the same concept in our home, so this worked great. My daughter was learning turtle arms and kicks and blowing bubbles/humming and going under water and have so much fun while doing it. The techniques used are excellent and actually teach children how to swim or save themselves if they feel scared. By the 3rd class, my daughter was actually jumping in the water (her favorite thing to do at the end of class) and having big smiles! The environment is great too, super nice warm salt water pool and a great locker room with showers. I am so happy to have found Miss Deane and it is the most amazing thing to have my daughter so excited when its her swim lesson day:)
Melissa Giersbach"
Friday, September 4, 2015
Fall Swim Lessons start 09/14/15
Come and check out all the great improvements to our facility. Superior Athletic Club, 727 Cardley Avenue, Medford OR 97524. 541-779-7529
If you are not seeing improvements in your child's swimming by the 3rd lessons give us a try. Here is another testimonial from a parent:
"My daughter took swim lessons off and on at another organization in the valley from the time she was a year old. She still didn't know how to blow bubbles, keep water out of her mouth and nose, jump in the water by herself, or kick properly. I wouldn't say that she was terrified of the water, but she certainly stayed glued to the side of the pool, even while wearing a flotation belt. She HATED getting her face in the water!
I became so frustrated that I googled other swim lesson opportunities in the valley. Ms Deane's blog came up in the search results, and I began to read all of the testimonials there. Swim lessons with Ms. Deane sounded amazing, and I had high expectations. She got us in right away, and let me say that I was not disappointed! During the very first lesson, Ms. Deane had my daughter doing more than she ever had in all of the other lessons she had taken over the course of the last four years. I immediately signed my younger daughter up for lessons as well!
I truly appreciate Ms. Deane's approach with my children. She is respectful, yet firm, and she has high expectations for her students. My daughter quickly learned that you don't say no to Ms. Deane! Instead, you say, "I'll try". I highly recommend her to anyone who wants their children to truly learn how to swim!
Coleen Gies"
If you are not seeing improvements in your child's swimming by the 3rd lessons give us a try. Here is another testimonial from a parent:
"My daughter took swim lessons off and on at another organization in the valley from the time she was a year old. She still didn't know how to blow bubbles, keep water out of her mouth and nose, jump in the water by herself, or kick properly. I wouldn't say that she was terrified of the water, but she certainly stayed glued to the side of the pool, even while wearing a flotation belt. She HATED getting her face in the water!
I became so frustrated that I googled other swim lesson opportunities in the valley. Ms Deane's blog came up in the search results, and I began to read all of the testimonials there. Swim lessons with Ms. Deane sounded amazing, and I had high expectations. She got us in right away, and let me say that I was not disappointed! During the very first lesson, Ms. Deane had my daughter doing more than she ever had in all of the other lessons she had taken over the course of the last four years. I immediately signed my younger daughter up for lessons as well!
I truly appreciate Ms. Deane's approach with my children. She is respectful, yet firm, and she has high expectations for her students. My daughter quickly learned that you don't say no to Ms. Deane! Instead, you say, "I'll try". I highly recommend her to anyone who wants their children to truly learn how to swim!
Coleen Gies"
Friday, July 24, 2015
Another testimonial for swim lessons
"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
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
Monday, July 20, 2015
Here are more testimonials for your review:
"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
Wednesday, May 27, 2015
It's Summer get yourself or your love ones in for swim lessons!
Here are more comments from individuals that have their love ones in swim lessons"
"I am not sure if my wife had contacted you? Zachariah is in your swim class and baseball has started for the spring, so he will not be attending class and has learned so much. In fact we can't keep him out of the water now. I also want to thank you so much for all you do, I really do not think anybody could have broke his fear of the water except for you. Thanks again.
Ryan Decker"
"Miss Deane has accomplished in 2 weeks what I thought would take years to achieve. My 5 year old son was terrified of swimming that he would refuse to even put his toes in a swimming pool. After his first lesson with Miss Deane, he got out of the pool and asked me if he could go right back in; he was so disappointed his lesson was over. During his second lesson, he was jumping in from the side of the pool, submerging under water, and then rolling over to float on his back! He even willing submerged his head to blow bubbles out of his nose! All of this from a kid who, only weeks before, would freeze up and cry if I told him we were going swimming. I don't know what Miss Deane's secret is, but she is a miracle worker. I would recommend Miss Deane to anyone!
Megan Bennett"
Please contact me at 541-779-7529 ext 381 for your swimming instruction.
Thank you!
"I am not sure if my wife had contacted you? Zachariah is in your swim class and baseball has started for the spring, so he will not be attending class and has learned so much. In fact we can't keep him out of the water now. I also want to thank you so much for all you do, I really do not think anybody could have broke his fear of the water except for you. Thanks again.
Ryan Decker"
"Miss Deane has accomplished in 2 weeks what I thought would take years to achieve. My 5 year old son was terrified of swimming that he would refuse to even put his toes in a swimming pool. After his first lesson with Miss Deane, he got out of the pool and asked me if he could go right back in; he was so disappointed his lesson was over. During his second lesson, he was jumping in from the side of the pool, submerging under water, and then rolling over to float on his back! He even willing submerged his head to blow bubbles out of his nose! All of this from a kid who, only weeks before, would freeze up and cry if I told him we were going swimming. I don't know what Miss Deane's secret is, but she is a miracle worker. I would recommend Miss Deane to anyone!
Megan Bennett"
Please contact me at 541-779-7529 ext 381 for your swimming instruction.
Thank you!
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