Testimonials:
Read what people are saying about SwimJim:

"I can't remember how many times I have given out your name over the decade since we first met - so many that I lost count long ago. I do know this, however: recommending you and your swim program is a no-brainer. I don't feel that way about many referrals (for anyone or anything!); but you have from the beginning always impressed me.

Here's why: you clearly like and accept every kid you teach. I can't figure out how, but you seem to do that effortlessly.

You are calm but firm, and you obviously enjoy what you do.

You deal with kids and parents sometimes in high stress situations - here I am referring to the initial panic and tantrum stage that you often must endure and work through with families without losing your cool.

You told me that you could teach any child to swim...I think it was when it took six weeks for Matt to put his face in the water when he was four!...and it is clearly a true statement.

You care about the kids, long after you are no longer teaching them swimming. You work constantly at improving your program in every way...from attending conferences to improving organization and billing practices to hiring new teachers and training them just so.

I am still amazed that you could teach my three very different children to swim especially Matt, who had many fears and wasn't at all coordinated; and Kate, with her multiple learning disabilities and various gross and fine motor delays. It means a great deal to parents of an LD child when we find a teacher and activity that permit our child to participate effectively. It's rare, too.

Finally, you have been most generous in donating services to a variety of schools and charities. You certainly didn't have to do that, given how devoted your students and parents are.

I confess that I miss the old days, when you only taught at one pool and when the New York Times wasn't writing articles about you but I certainly can't begrudge you your success. You have earned it, in spades.

I would be more than happy, at any time, to speak with prospective parents about SwimJim. You know how to reach me!"

- Lisa Sinsheimer