Ahoy there, matey.
Privateers welcomes you to view our esteemed crew of over 25 instructors stationed across the vast state of California. Our team of highly experienced trainers is here to guide you on an unforgettable voyage of personal growth and success.
Cast away your worries and let our Privateers Trainers steer you towards a better, swifter, and stronger life of swimming and fitness. Seize this splendid opportunity today and embark on a thrilling journey with us. Prepare to set sail, matey — for a truly remarkable adventure awaits!
*Please note, not all instructors are listed below.
Gianna
Gianna has been passionate about swimming from a young age, bringing energy and patience to every lesson.
Wyatt
Wyatt began swimming at a very young age, learning the absolute fundamentals perfectly and specializing in early childhood water safety.
Paige C.
Paige has been in the water for as long as she can remember, having been privately trained by elite coaches throughout her youth.
Paige
Paige McCroskey is a dedicated professional who brings a wealth of instructional experience and enthusiasm to her role at Privateers.
Jasminne
Jasminne is your go-to gal for all things swimming! She dove into the world of aquatics with a passion for making fitness incredibly fun.
Emily
Emily learned how to swim before she could walk. She has an absolute passion for teaching swimming and technical water safety.
Fatima
Fatima has been swimming ever since she can remember and has done so competitively, bringing high-energy endurance training to her lessons.
Derek
Derek has been in the pool since he was 4 years old. He hasn't stopped swimming since, translating a lifetime of mechanics into simple cues.
Lucas
Lucas is studying economics with the intention of going to law school, bringing a highly structured, analytical approach to teaching stroke mechanics.
Ashur
Ashur is a well-versed swimmer whose passion for the sport has driven him to swim competitively and share his tactical knowledge with new students.
Bethany
Bethany has been swimming for almost her entire life and has swum competitively for 10+ years, bringing technical depth to every session.
Kelly S.
Introducing Kelly Siu, a dedicated Privateer Navigator Trainer. Kelly is a fourth-year student combining modern instruction methods with classic safety techniques.
Rhett
Rhett specializes in water adjustment. One of his first private lessons with Privateers was with a 6-year-old who was afraid, whom he successfully guided to confident swimming.
Alec
Alec is a 21-year-old former water polo player and competitive swimmer who focuses on speed, stamina, and deep water comfort.
Mitchel
Mitchel reluctantly began his swimming career when he turned five, learning from his experiences to become an incredibly empathetic and effective coach.
Lauren
Lauren is a graduate of Irvington High School and currently attending college nearby, specializing in youth development.
Allie
Allie is one of our Master trainers who has now been teaching for a decade, specializing in overcoming water anxiety.
Elara
Elara is one of our Master swimming instructors that will leave you or your child feeling confident, strong, and highly capable in the water.
Hannah
Hannah has been a swim instructor for over 9+ years now and brings her deep aquatic expertise into the Privateers crew.
Nikko
Nikko is an awesome instructor. He first wanted to learn how to swim after a trip inspired his passion for aquatics and ocean safety.
Nicole
Nicole is an experienced swim instructor with a passion for teaching, bringing a decade of structured pool instruction.
Isabella
Isabella always knew she had a love for teaching since a very young age. Growing up in aquatics, she focuses on personalized developmental growth.
Tej
Tej, a seasoned professional in the realm of aquatic instruction, comes from a heavy varsity sports background, focusing on high-level technique and endurance.
Pablo
A swim instructor and lifeguard trained in advanced lifesaving techniques. He excels in water safety and high-level training.
Sandra
Sandra Gutierrez swam for the University of California, Santa Cruz and brings elite competitive swim experience to her clients.
Scott
Scott began his swimming career at the age of 7. While he developed his skills, his love for coaching and structural stroke technique grew.
Kevin
Kevin focuses on addressing how to complete the entire swim lesson experience, building deep confidence and elite mechanics.
Ruth
Ruth is an outstanding teacher with years of experience teaching babies, children, and adults safety and technique.
Cameron
Cameron began swimming at the age of 6 when his parents hired someone to do private lessons, shaping his philosophy on personalized at-home training.
Kelly
Kelly grew up in Fremont, CA and started swimming on Mission Highlands Swim Team at a young age, bringing a lifetime of pool experience.
Brandie
Brandie is a dedicated professional with a passion for teaching. She brings decades of elite aquatic knowledge.
Ricardo
Say hello to the owner and CEO of Privateers! Ricardo has been teaching families swimming and fitness with proven results for over 25 years.
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