Aqua Sports Swim Academy is proud to present our amazing team of instructors. Each member of our talented instruction staff is CPR and AED certified. Many of our instructors offer years of experience teaching children of all ages to swim, and others bring us years of competitive swimming experience. Together we have created a talented and qualified team of learn to swim professionals. Our goal is to provide each student with the best possible swim program.
Mike
Mike came to Aqua Sports with over thirteen years of experience as a swim instructor and was instrumental in launching our swim school in 2011. He enjoys working with students of all ages and specializes in teaching toddlers to develop early water safety and survival swimming skills. Mike grew up on the Peninsula and started teaching swimming during his high school years.
As our Facility Director, Mike is responsible for developing our instructor base and maintaining a safe and clean pool environment for our students. In addition to his extensive supervisory experience, Mike is also a certified pool operator, overseeing our pool chemistry.
Alex
Alex joined Aqua Sports one month after opening our doors in 2011. Since then, instructor Alex and Mike have partnered closely to build a unique curriculum designed for personalized swim instruction. Alex is our lead instructor responsible for curriculum development, quality, and consistency.
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Christian
Christian is a very passionate learn-to-swim professional who employs a structured yet artistic style of teaching. He starting teaching swimming as a teenager at a local swim school and came to Aqua Sports in 2015 an accomplished senior instructor. Christian has added depth and character to our existing staff of instructors. He has perfected the art of teaching swimming using effective organization skills to guide him. As a result, Christian produces strong swimmers who are safe and confident in the water.
When not in school or in the pool, Christian is an artist who enjoys painting miniature video game action figures.
Gabby
Hi! My name is Gabby, and I’m a college student studying Animal Science with the goal of becoming a veterinarian. I’ve been swimming since I was six years old and spent many years competing on both club and high school swim teams. For a little over two years, I’ve been teaching swim lessons to children at Aqua Sports, and I truly love helping kids grow more confident in the water. I’m excited to work with your family and help your child feel happy and confident in the pool!
Julissa
Hi! I’m Julissa, and I’ve been teaching swimming for two years. When I’m not in the pool, I love hiking and taking photos. Come swim with me and let’s have some fun in the water!
Damian
Hello Everyone! My name is Damian Velasquez. I have enjoyed swimming since I was very young and I have been teaching swimming for nearly two years. Teaching has become one of my biggest passions because I love seeing all the happy children when they learn new skills or make a new achievement. I strive to help my students become the swimmers they want to be, and I believe that taking swimming lessons should be fun, but also have a major emphasis on water safety. I try to keep a balance of those traits for effective learning and enjoyment for the children as well. I can’t wait to swim with you all!
Josh
Hello swimmers and parents! I’m Joshua Charite (Josh for short), and I am currently a junior in college studying Accounting. I have been a swim instructor for almost 4 years. Outside the pool, I love to exercise, cook, and play all types of sports! I look forward to meeting and teaching my future students!!
Andrea
Hello families! I’m Andrea Chavez, a senior at Hillsdale High School with a passion for swimming since age 11. I’m now pursuing a career in occupational therapy for kids with special needs. With experience working with neurodivergent children, I’m dedicated to creating a fun and supportive environment where all children can build confidence, overcome fears, and develop essential skills, such as swimming. I’m excited to work with your family and help your child thrive in the water!
