Teen Swim Lessons inAlamo
Looking for the best private swim lessons near me? It’s always a Sunsational time to learn to swim in Alamo! Our private swim lessons in Alamo ensure rapid progress in essential water safety skills.
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Sunsational Swim School offers private teen swim lessons in Alamo for beginner, intermediate, and competitive swimmers. If your teen hasn’t learned to swim yet, private swim lessons are the best way to help them build this essential life skill quickly and confidently.
Water safety is a skill that should not be delayed. The sooner they start with a private swim instructor, the better prepared they’ll be for pool parties, beach trips, or water parks.
Some teens may feel embarrassed about learning to swim. That’s why private swim lessons are so effective—no audience, no pressure, just one-on-one guidance from a skilled instructor focused on helping your teen succeed.
Intermediate swim lessons for teens in Alamo
For teens who already have a grasp of swimming basics, formal swimming lessons can provide a perfect way to go from a beginner swimmer to swim team-ready. Intermediate private lessons will usually include developing the mechanics of the various competitive strokes; freestyle (or front crawl), backstroke, butterfly, and breaststroke. For a teen looking to join a swim team, a working knowledge of these strokes is a must. While a teen will learn how to do these swimming strokes from a swim team coach, private swim lessons ensure that a swimmer has a strong grasp on proper stroke form. Intermediate lessons for teens can also include introductions to other competitive swim skills, such as diving, flip turns, breathing technique, treading water and underwater streamline work.
Water safety is a skill that should not be delayed. The sooner they start with a private swim instructor, the better prepared they’ll be for pool parties, beach trips, or water parks.
Some teens may feel embarrassed about learning to swim. That’s why private swim lessons are so effective—no audience, no pressure, just one-on-one guidance from a skilled instructor focused on helping your teen succeed.
Why choose Sunsational Swim School for your teen swim lessons in Alamo
Water safety starts early
Our private swimming lessons in Alamo teach essential water safety skills from day one. The “Sunsational Swim Sequence” teaches students to turn around, find the wall, and swim to safety.
Flexible scheduling for busy Alamo families
You may have to squeeze into your swimsuit, but you don’t have to squeeze our lessons into your calendar! Your Sunsational swimming class fits your schedule, not the other way around.
Personalized instruction for faster progress
Our instructors make lesson plans guided by each swimmer’s needs and strengths. Sunsational’s teen classes in Alamo utilize gentle, encouraging techniques so teens can conquer fears and learn to swim more quickly.
Home or community pool: your choice!
You save time and money when you can choose the location that works best for your family. Sunsational Swim Instructors teach teen lessons at the Alamo-area pool you choose—in your neighborhood or your backyard!
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Teen lessons
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Advanced and competitive swimmers benefit from private lessons too
Even experienced swimmers can benefit from teen swim lessons near me. Private lessons provide focused, one-on-one coaching to help competitive swimmers refine their technique and improve performance. With a dedicated private swim instructor, teens can target specific skills like hand pulls, kicks, and stroke timing. Advanced techniques such as relay starts, backstroke starts, diving skills, and flip turns can also be practiced and perfected.
Teen lessons have always been my favorite to teach. Over the years, I’ve been lucky to teach teens at almost every level: beginners learning how to swim, teens enrolled in the GuardStart program, competitive swimmers on swim teams, and everything in between. Most of my work with teens has been with non-swimmer beginners looking to gain the fundamental basics of swimming. This has included teens who were terrified of water as well as teens who simply hadn’t yet had the opportunity to learn how to swim.
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Ella H.
Alamo, California 94507
Certification N/A
Hello! Im Ella. Im 18 years old and have been swimming my whole life. I started swim team with Del Amigo when I was in kindergarten until 5th grade. During COVID, I brushed up on my swimming skills, doing laps and practicing at my house, then got my CPR, AED, and Lifeguard certification. I worked over the summer since June 2022 as a lifeguard and swim instructor, teaching all ages how to feel comfortable in the water, going back to the basics or just perfecting certain strokes. I did swim team for my high school and love teaching. Some other random facts to get to know me: I love dogs; I have 3 dogs and basically love all animals. I love to read, any and everything. Lastly, Im dyslexic, so if any of this is spelled wrong, that would be why.
Lara S.
Danville, CA 94526
Sunsational Certified Since 2018
Growing up in southern CA means growing up in the water. Lara began teaching children to swim when she was in high school. She continued to work with swim teams and individual swimmers through college. Currently Lara lives in the Bay Area and loves to swim whenever she gets the chance.
Taylor H.
Danville, CA 94526
Sunsational Certified Since 2018
Hi, my name is Taylor and I'm a student at the University of Chicago. I've taught swim lessons for the past two years, with kids ages 3-15, both with a team and privately. In addition, I currently tutor at Chicago public schools. I've swum competitively for the past thirteen years and now compete at university on the varsity swim team. I love teaching lessons because I want to inspire others to develop a passion for swimming.
Steven L.
Danvile, CA 94526
Sunsational Certified Since 2017
National Swimming Champion in China. USA Swimming Coach certification, American Swimming Coach Association member, WSI, professional lifeguard training. More than 30 years professional teaching and coaching experience in San Francisco. Teaching various ages and levels from kids to adults and from beginners to competitive level swimmers. I teach my students professional and competitive level strokes and water safety skills as well. My teaching concept is patience, understanding, yet professional.
Malia O.
danville, ca 94526
Sunsational Certified Since 2023
Hi, my name is Malia Ohmer, and I have worked with kids since February 2019 and was also involved in a competitive swim team for about 5 years. I have experience babysitting and tutoring and have been a lifeguard and swim instructor since February 2022. I have experience working with infants and new swimmers who are not yet comfortable in the water, but also with older kids who are trying to learn competitive swimming techniques. I love watching kids progress while building lifelong relationships!
Maggie S.
Danville, California 94526
Certification N/A
Hi! Im Maggie and Ive been teaching swimming for about 5 years now. I grew up swimming for Diablo and then at Monte Vista. I then coached the Diablo Swim team for the past 2 years. I love giving private lessons and working with children. Im 21 and grew up in Danville. So excited to work with some of you!
Sarah W.
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Sunsational Certified Since 2019
Hi! My name is Sarah and I have been teaching swim lessons for kids ages 4-15 for 4 years. During the school year, I am a teacher. I graduated from Miami University with a degree in English Educaion. My favorite part of teaching swim lessons is helping kids realize how awesome it is to swim for exercise and for fun.
Vance P.
Lafayette, CA 94549
Sunsational Certified Since 2017
Hello, my name is Vance. I have been teaching swim lessons for two years with ages from 1 year old to 15 year olds. I have also done a lot of babysitting and coaching for sports. I am currently enrolled at The University of Colorado earning a degree in marketing. I love to teach swimming because to me nothing is cooler then teaching a kid how to swim.
Jack M.
Walnut Creek, California 94598
Certification N/A
Hi all! My name is Jack, and Im a grad student at NYU, back home in the East Bay for the summer! I have been swimming since I was 8 years old and have competed everywhere from my local summer recreational league all the way up to NCAA collegiate swimming during my undergrad at NYU! I have been coaching since February 2020, having taught all ages between 18 months and 18 years, as well as specializing in areas from learn-to-swim basics, water safety, and advanced stroke refinement for racing. I'm a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor in addition to being CPR/First Aid certified, and I can't wait to pass on that knowledge to anyone who Im lucky enough to coach. Hope to see you soon!
Alyssa Z.
walnut creek, California 94597
Certification N/A
Hello! I'm Alyssa, a current student at UC Davis. I study managerial economics and international relations. I swam competitively on a club team for 11 years and have been teaching swim lessons since February 2019. I can't wait to work with new students and am so excited to see improvements!
Charles K.
Walnut Creek, CA 94597
Sunsational Certified Since 2019
Hello, my name is Charles and I have been swimming since the age of 2. I have been swimming competitively since I was 4 years old. I have been instructing swimmers since I was 18 years old. My passion for swimming has given me the opportunity to share my knowledge of swimming and water safety to all different types of levels of swimmers and I am excited to continue that high level of instruction to my future clients. Nothing is more important to me than the safety of others in a pool setting.
Colin M.
Walnut Creek, CA 94597
Sunsational Certified Since 2017
Hello, My name is Colin Maddock and I have been teaching swim lessons and have 4 years experience with junior lifeguard camps and coaching water polo. I love teaching swim lessons because there is not a better feeling than passing along my knowledge of water skills and safety to ensure that everyone has a great time in the pool. I feel that with my 10 years plus experience in competitive swimming and water polo makes me a great fit to instruct you or your child.
Kathleen D.
Lafayette, California 94549
Sunsational Certified Since 2020
Hi! My name is Kathy and I enjoy teaching others of all ages. From helping toddlers overcome fear of the water and also an adult looking to improve their swimming. I was a competitive swimmer for 16 years. I taught swimming / life-guarded for 5 years. I also was a coaches aid for swim team. I have volunteered for both pre-school and elementary. I went to Stanford University and have degrees in Human Biology and Communication I am passionate to help others learn to swim and be safe!
Asuka L.
Walnut Creek, California 94597-2679
Sunsational Certified Since 2024
Hi I am Asuka (Aska), a little about me is that I grew up swimming all my life. As I grew up I competitively swam on a rec swim team for 9+ years and on my high school team. I was a junior coach for my rec swim team and taught at Splash Swim School and Little Swimmers. I've taught ages 6 months to 14 years and have experience with special needs. I enjoy teaching because seeing my students becoming more confident in themselves and seeing their proud smiles is the best feeling and reward.
Eddie L.
Moraga, California 94556
Sunsational Certified Since 2024
Eddie Lee has been involved with rec swimming for the last 40 years. Eddie was the Head Coach for MIRA for 14 years. He was the Head Coach at Club Sports Valley Vista for seven years and Forest Hills Swim Team for two years. In his years at Valley Vista, his team consistently placed in the top 6 overall in the County Swim Meet. Eddie also has coached high school and college swimming/water polo. In this time, he led his teams to the top 3 finishes at the NCS and State level. Eddie swam locally at Gehringer Park in Concord as a child. In high school, Eddie swam for De La Salle and Walnut Creek Aquabears where he was a North Coast finalist in the 100 breaststroke and All-American. He swam for Cal Poly SLO in college.
Cassidy L.
Lafayette, CA 94549
Sunsational Certified Since 2017
Hi, my name is Cassi and I have been teaching swim lessons for 5 years now. My experience comes from teaching as a swim instructor at Splash Swim School in Walnut Creek, CA. I found it incredibly rewarding that I played a part in making sure my student's became thoroughly water safe. Currently, I am finishing my college degree at San Francisco State University. I have 10 years of swim team experience at Heather Farms Swim team, so feel very confident about helping with stroke progression.
Gwendolyn B.
Walnut Creek, CA 94597
Sunsational Certified Since 2019
Hello, my name is Gwendolyn and I have been teaching swim lessons for over 14 years from infants to seniors. I have coached for recreational teams as well as high school swim teams. I have my teacher certificate for ECE and have worked with special needs swimmers as well. I love teaching swimming because it's my favorite sport and I love seeing new swimmers learn to trust the water and themselves in it! I have been swimming since I was 4 years old and swam and played waterlpolo at DVC.
Niraj P.
Concord, CA 94521
Sunsational Certified Since 2018
Hey, my name is Niraj Patwardhan and I've been teaching swimming to children between the ages of a year old to eleven years old. I currently go to Indiana University and study Human Biology. I have swam competitively for 5 years and have been swimming since the age of 4. I love being a swim instructor because I love working with kids and knowing that I'm positively impacting their lives gives me a great sense of joy.
Savannah R.
Lafayette, CA 94549
Sunsational Certified Since 2017
Hi, my name is Savannah and I've swimming since age 2. I've been working with pre school age children for 3 years as a soccer and tumbling instructor, a respite care provider, and a Jumpstart corp. member teaching early childhood literacy. I have experience working with children on the autism spectrum and non-verbal children. I am going to Saint Mary's College of California to earn a degree in English. I graduate in 2020. I love teaching swimming because I love swimming and children.
Steffany C.
Walnut Creek, California 94598-1125
Sunsational Certified Since 2024
Hi, Im Steffany. I began teaching as a swim instructor at a local Bay Area swim academy. I am a long-time swimmer with a competitive background. I joined my first swim team at age 6. From there I swam with various AAU swim clubs through high school. During college, I joined a triathlon club and competed in some short-distance races. Now as a mom of 3, I love introducing new swimmers to the water and giving them the confidence and skills to feel safe and have fun in the water.
Kyra K.
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
Sunsational Certified Since 2019
Hi there, my name is Kyra, and I've been teaching swim lessons and babysitting for three years with children ages 3 to 17. I am currently a student at UBC working on a degree in Forestry. I worked for the Boy Scouts of America as a lifeguard and aquatics counselor for two years. I am qualified to sign off on requirements for all aquatics merit badges. I was a strong competitive swimmer for ten years. I would love to help anyone improve/learn how to swim as I feel it's an important life skill.
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We make scheduling easy. Morning, afternoon, evening, and weekend lessons are avaialble 6AM-8PM to fit your family’s lifestyle. You choose the days, times and number of lessons per week that works for you. Because all lessons are private, scheduling is completely flexible and can be adjusted for vacations or weather. In Alamo, our instructors teach year-round, so you can start lessons whenever you’re ready.
Sunsational Swim School offers private, at-home swim lessons designed to help teens build confidence, improve technique, or overcome fear of the water. Each session is taught one-on-one by a certified, background-checked instructor who personalizes every lesson to the teen’s goals—whether learning to swim for safety, fitness, or school requirements. In Alamo, where indoor pools, community centers, bayfront are part of everyday life, our private format ensures teens feel comfortable, respected, and motivated to progress.
Yes. Sunsational instructors can tailor lessons for fitness, endurance, stroke refinement, or lifeguard readiness. Whether your teen wants to prepare for summer lifeguard certification, join a team, or simply improve technique, our certified instructors in Alamo create targeted programs that strengthen skills and boost performance while reinforcing safe, efficient swimming habits.
Every teen progresses at their own pace, but most beginners in Alamo see significant confidence and skill development within 8–12 lessons. Factors like comfort level, athletic background, lesson frequency, and practice between sessions all play a role. Private instruction accelerates learning because every minute is focused on your teen's specific needs—no waiting for others or repeating skills they've already mastered. Many teens who start nervous about water are swimming independently within a few weeks. Your Sunsational instructor will assess progress regularly and adjust lessons to keep momentum going, ensuring your teen reaches their goals efficiently and safely.
Each lesson plan is customized to your teen’s ability and goals. Beginners focus on floating, breathing, and survival strokes, while more advanced swimmers learn freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and endurance training. Sunsational instructors also teach water safety and rescue awareness, so teens are confident around indoor pools, community centers, bayfront, indoor training, Aquatic Park visits and all the great activities to enjoy in Alamo.