Families and Students

Families and Students' Testimonials

I am thrilled with the quality of skills my children are learning at Potomac Swim School. The instruction and small class size make the lessons the best I have seen in our area. My children are well on their way to becoming safe, confident and skilled swimmers.

~Cathy McCollough, McLean, VA; 6 years of lessons at PSS

I come from Arlington, VA, a 45 minute drive, and even I thought I was crazy. But after over a year, we just can't stop. The coaches, curriculum, and "warm pool, yes!" (as my kids say), keep us coming back. Thank you PSS!

~ Karen Adelstein, Arlington, VA

My five year old has been taking lessons all her life on and off until we found PSS. She made more progress in one three-month session than she had made in all of her other lessons combined. Every teacher she has had has been great! This swim school is worth every penny! I couldn't be happier.

~ Jennifer, Ashburn, VA

I love Coach Pat!

~ Lyssa

Since our daughter, Cameryn, has been attending Potomac Swim School, she has learned to swim much quicker than any other class we had her in. The instructor is excellent with getting the kids to learn several different strokes in only a few classes. They have fun and look forward to each session. We are very pleased with the staff and facilities at Potomac Swim School and recommend it to all our friends who have kids.

~ The Turner Family, Leesburg, VA

Our youngest daughter was afraid to even get in the water, and we were frustrated with unstructured private lessons. After just a few months at Potomac Swim School, our five-year-old has learned to swim, but more importantly, she now loves the water and is excited about swimming lessons. We've now enrolled our nine-year-old son to improve his technique and get him to the next level. The staff and the structured lessons are outstanding!

~ The Roberts Family, Hamilton, VA

Our family has been with Potomac Swim School since 2004. We have had a wonderful experience with the coaches and staff. Their knowledge, patience and level of instruction has been instrumental in teaching our three boys to swim. Our oldest son went through the entire curriculum including the Developmental Swim Team. He had a great experience and the Potomac Swim School was the beginning of his love to swim which developed into a competitive swim team. As parents, we value the small student-teacher ratio and the progress that our children make every session. Thank you.

~ The Nemer Family

PSS is the best!

~ Nicholas and Ethan

PSS is a professional and caring swimming school that has given our children the confidence to be in the water, [and] the comfort to know that they have learned how to be safe around pools and [have a] love for swimming.

~ The Vilardo Family, Sterling, VA

We love the progress Genevieve has made here at PSS. She has been here since she was 18 months old. She now does summer swim team. This is something she wouldn't be able to do at age 5 if it wasn't for PSS.

~ The Tryon Family, Leesburg, VA

Cari Dowd is wonderful with my son! My son started hear at 3 years old, afraid of the water and unable to put his head under. With the caring and supportive attitude of the coaching staff, he is now swimming like a fish!

~ The Fedi Family, Sterling, VA

We started our oldest daughter a couple of months past her 2nd birthday. We were very lucky to have Donna Boone as our first instructor. Our daughter loved her first class, but after that she hated the anticipation of the class for the next several weeks. Donna quickly assessed our daughter's fear of the water and was able to educate and help us work through this difficult time which was just a few weeks. She encouraged us not to give up, and we didn't. Two and a half years later, our daughter looks forward to her swim class and loves every minute of it. We started our younger daughter at age one, and she too enjoys every minute of her class. It has been a great experience for all of us.

~ The Rabinowitch Family

The pool is warm. I like to play and have fun and share with my friends in the pool.

~ Genevieve, age 5

We are grateful to PSS for turning our children's fear of the water into a love of swimming! After several years at PSS, our boys were able to make a smooth transition to a competitive swim team, and our safety concerns about their swimming skills were finally at ease. We look forward to a similar experience with our daughter! Thank you! Thank you!

~ The Schaefer Family

My experience with PSS has been very positive. When my two kids started swimming lessons, they were afraid to put their faces in the water. Now they can't wait for their lesson each week so they can practice their swimming!

~ Lisa Soong, Ashburn, VA

Wonderful program. The dedicated and nurturing teachers are what makes it exceptional. Michelle (Waterbabies) and Patti (Aquatots) have been excellent teachers.

~ Thomas, age 3 1/2

Classic, correct, consistent, caring! These words describe Potomac Swim School! Classic and correct techniques taught to the students! Consistent and caring teachers in the class. My daughter has learned to swim well by the classic, correct, consistent and caring environment offered at PSS. We love it here!

~ The Vaughn Family, Purcellville, VA

Sara is the best teacher ever! And she swims on the same swim team that me and my sisters swim on. And Ms. Donna is the best!

~ Lauren, age 7

I love my Waterbabies swim lessons with Coach Pat!

~ Ryan, age 2

After hearing such great stories from our neighbor's three kids, we just had to come try for ourselves. The Potomac Swim School offers professional swim lessons that far exceeded our expectations. Small classes, warm water, excellent 'kid-friendly' staff. The perfect place to learn the important life skill!

~ Lilly, age 5; Emma, age 2

Staff Testimonials

This is the best job ever! I love it! It's so fun and chill but serious at the same time! It's great and I'm going to miss it so much when I go away to Florida!

~ Courtney K., Coach and Deck Assistant

I love being a part of the Potomac Swim School family. I look forward to come into work every week. The great kids set the perfect setting to learn how to swim.

~ Alex B., Coach and Deck Assistant

I love seeing all the children's bright smiles and laughter. PSS is a great place to work!

~ Marisol P., Office Manager

Potomac Swim School is truly a wonderful place to work. We have the best families, children and staff! With such a great atmosphere, it makes coming to work so ENJOYABLE!

~ Jessica B., Coach, Front Desk, Deck Assistant

Potomac Swim School is a fun place to work not only because of the other staff, but because working with kids is an enjoyable experience. People just don't understand the feeling after a long day of instructing children--you feel like you have helped someone out. And that just makes you feel so great about yourself.

~ Steven, Coach and Deck Assistant

I have been at Potomac Swim School for over three years. This is the first job I have ever had where I couldn't wait to go to work in the morning. The opportunities at PSS are endless. Working with children is joyful and rewarding. The staff and families work as a team--we all share a common goal of providing children with swimming skills and water safety in a safe, fun and loving environment. At PSS, I never stop laughing, and I never stop learning. PSS is my second home.

~ Amy P., General Manager, Coach

I've just recently started working at PSS, and I love it here. It is such a joy to come here each day to a truly happy, loving staff and really excited students! Everyone that I encounter, staff and families alike, are always friendly. I know I'm going to be here a long time and love my job.

~ Cassie N., Deck Assistant

I have been on staff with PSS for about seven months, and even though it is a job, it doesn't feel like work. The staff are all caring and enjoyable to be around. I enjoy meeting all the parents and watching them interact with their children. I love working with the kids and when you see them advance and know you have had a part in that, it makes you feel like a proud parent.

~ L.K.S., Coach, Front Desk

I love Potomac Swim School. It's such a fun and loving place to be. I've met so many nice people I get to work with. Best job ever!

~ Maddie H., Deck Assistant, Front Desk

When I first heard about PSS from a friend that works here, I thought it would be an ordinary pool with scheduled classes. But when I turned in my application and began working, I found that it is a child-centered place. Every employee I have met is wonderful and always has a smile. PSS is definitely somewhere I look forward going to after school!

~ Jacquie H., Deck Assistant

Being an employee at PSS is a true honor and privilege. I have made many friends and have had such a fun time teaching kids how to swim in my short time here. Here at PSS I've noticed that we keep a very cheerful atmosphere and have a lot of fun while keeping a safe environment for everyone. PSS has the best management an employee could ask for; they are fun, nice and caring. I believe PSS is the best swim school and has the best instructors in the country. Students will not receive the quality of coaching anywhere else. To put it simply, PSS is the best!

~ Jeron G., Coach, Deck Assistant

I enjoy working at Potomac Swim School for many reasons. I love that all the managers are able to work around my schedule and school. I also love that I am able to work with my friends. At Potomac Swim School, I never feel like work is a chore. I love Potomac Swim School!

~ Amy W., Coach, Front Desk, Deck Assistant

By working at Potomac Swim School, I feel that I'm not just doing a job. I truly enjoy working with children, and it makes me happy to know that the lessons that I teach will stick with them. Working at PSS is a wonderful experience, and I'm so glad I work here! Plus the staff is great!

~ Erin F., Coach, Deck Assistant

I have worked at PSS for two years now and count it the best place I have ever worked. I always leave my days with such joy in my heart knowing I have helped teach a child to swim on their own; a skill that could some day save their life. I love being a part of helping some child move from being terrified in the water to loving it.

~ Adrienne, F., Coach

PSS is an awesome place to work! A congenial staff and positive atmosphere makes me look forward to coming in!

~ Sara M., Coach, Front Desk, Deck Assistant