The Swim Pro

Diver Dan's (Santa Clara pool) and Campbell private residential pool, 2245 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95050

Location of The Swim Pro campDiver Dan's (Santa Clara pool) and Campbell private residential pool, 2245 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95050

About

The Swim Pro offers Learn to Swim Lessons, Adult Learn to Swim Lessons, Children’s Private Lessons, Children’s Semi-Private Lessons, Toddler Pre-Swim Program, Triathlon Swim, From Fear to Freestyle™, and Open Water Swim Retreats. Private lessons are offered in 30 minute and 60 minute formats, and child lessons include water safety skills, stroke technique for the 4 competitive swim strokes, deep water preparation, and fun. Toddler Pre-Swim focuses on water safety, acclimation, safe entries and exits, front and back floating, putting the face in water, and kicking.

Programs

  • Learn to Swim Lessons — Children and Adults · Personally tailored private swim lessons.
  • From Fear to Freestyle™ — Adults · Specialized program for adults needing to overcome water fears.
  • Triathlon Swim — Refines swim technique to reach optimum efficiency for triathlon.
  • Adult Learn to Swim Lessons — Adults · Private adult swim lessons.
  • Children's Private Lessons — Ages 3+ · Private lessons for children.
  • Children's Semi-Private Lessons — Ages 3+ · Semi-private lessons for children.
  • Toddler Pre-Swim Program — Ages 1-3 · Swimming foundations lesson for younger students to get ready for formal swim instruction.
  • Open Water Swim Retreats — Small group adventure for swimmers lacking confidence in open water.

At a glance

  • Ages: 1–18 years old
  • General schedule: Private lessons are offered with weekly or semi-weekly lessons recommended for children; 8 weekly or semi-weekly lessons are recommended for adults learn to swim; 12 weekly or semi-weekly lessons are recommended for From Fear to Freestyle; 4-8 lessons are recommended for Triathlon Swim.

About the provider

The Swim Pro has been serving swimmers for over 20 years. Kelly McPhail started The Swim Pro in 2006 and has been teaching swimming since 1994. The leadership team includes Mandy Chui, Kelly McPhail, Laura Seales, Sven Schutz, Darcy Hudson, Jonathan Weils, Olivia McPhail, and Madison McMahan. All instructors are First Aid and CPR certified and trained in The Swim Pro’s teaching foundations. The program donates 10% of each lesson to charity: water.

No registration fees. No minimum lesson purchase. Rewards program: earn up to 50% off. Semi-private lessons and discounted packages are available. Private lessons are offered in 30 minute and 60 minute formats. Child lessons include water safety skills, stroke technique for the 4 competitive swim strokes, deep water preparation, and fun. Toddler Pre-Swim focuses on water safety, acclimation, safe entries and exits, front and back floating, putting the face in water, and kicking.

What families say

“Within the first one-hour private lesson I’ve made years worth of improvement. I can say without question if you’re looking for the best in private swimming lessons – go with The Swim Pro!” — JOSH S.

Last updated September 20, 2026.

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