Swim with Riley V.

Teaches children, teens, adults
150 DeliveredProven value🛟Lifeguarding💙Autism Spectrum

6 Reviews

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Katarzyna B.
August 2023
After my daughter Julia's introductory lesson with Mackenzie, I was convinced that no one could match the magic she brought to the pool. However, Riley proved me wrong and exceeded all expectations by transforming Julia into a water wizard in just four swimming lessons! Riley's intuitive understanding of Julia's abilities was evident in the way he tailored each activity to suit her specific needs. With patience and encouragement, Riley gently coaxed Julia to overcome any hesitations she had in the water (e.g. dipping face and ears in the water). It was truly remarkable to witness Julia's progress under Riley's guidance. What sets Riley apart is his unwavering dedication to water safety. He ensured that every aspect of the lessons revolved around building strong swimming fundamentals, equipping Julia with essential water skills that will serve her well throughout her life. In just four lessons, Riley has turned my little girl into a confident water wizard! Thank you, Riley, for being the wizard of the water and for making swimming lessons an unforgettable adventure for Julia!
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Yvette B.
July 2023
He is a good instructor, keep my girl motivated and made the lessons fun. She gain so much confidence and improved he technical skills. Very happy with this lesson . I’ll book more
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Kay P.
June 2023
400m/12min the next day! Took a class with Riley as an adult learner with rusty form with 20 years of VERY bad habits- ingrained since my last swimming lessons as a kid. Practising the form checks at my pool the next day: I shaved a good minute off my front crawl time and feel I can pass the Bronze Medallion I have booked!
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Manpreet S.
May 2023
Very patient and accommodating.
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Jarom M.
April 2023
Our 5 year old son always is excited to swim with Riley, who makes it fun and challenging. My only complaint would be that Propel requires 48hrs notice to cancel for any reason with no refunds. It is challenging with a 5year old who might feel unwell within that 48hrs and there is no way to communicate directly with the instructor.
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Kathy C.
April 2023
Mr. Riley was friendly and very professional and our kids opened up to him quickly. He was detail-oriented with the lessons and he was very prepared. Previously we had a worse time at the pool with the instructors as it's in a group setting and kids could use more one-on-one instructional time at the pool. One of our boys then developed some degrees of fear towards water but Mr. Riley helped him manage his uneasiness in the water at the first meet! We will return to his class regularly. It is hard to find someone who is professional and friendly in the pool. We will definitely others to see Mr. Riley for his classes! My only complaint is to get in touch with customer service only via email and the 48-hour cancellation policy.

About Riley V.

Hi! Whether you or your child are brand-new to swimming, looking to get faster, or want to add a stroke to your repertoire, I would love to work with you. I've been teaching swimming lessons full-time for over a year. I've also been teaching active pursuits my whole life! I coached Tae-kwon do in high school, and taught climbing, winter camping, mountaineering, and ice climbing through university. In September, I'll be starting a second degree in education. I love teaching! For coaching, I've found that people see a lot of improvement when focusing on core mechanics and awareness of their bodies in the water. Of course, for the little ones, it's often most important to have a great game or song! I also love triathlons, and I completed an Ironman in 2021. It would be great to help you progress your swimming so you're confident taking your swimming outdoors for long training swims.

Life after lessons

🛟Lifeguarding🚴Triathlon

Accessibility

💙Autism Spectrum

Where I teach

Sheraton Suites Calgary Eau Claire

28-29°C · 49 ft long · 3.3ft to 3.3ft deep

Centrally located downtown, the Sheraton Suites features a shallow pool and natural light ideal for beginner to intermediate swimmers of all ages. Enjoy lounge seating in a comfortable environment with a slide, complimentary towel-service, private showers, and a hot tub for swimmers to warm up in.

Pool access details are provided after you book.

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