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“My two daughters have had the best experience learning to swim with Paige. My youngest wouldn't even put her face in the water when we started. Paige's patience and charismatic personality took the fear out of swimming, and now my daughter can alternate breaths during freestyle! My older daughter needed help perfecting her strokes and learning flip-turns to try out for the swim team. Since Paige is an experienced competitive swimmer, she knew how to improve my daughter's skills and confidence, and my daughter made the team. Most importantly, as a parent, I trust Paige. I am grateful to her for fostering a love of swimming in my kids and making them strong, safe swimmers.”
— Amelia
“I have had the pleasure of working with Paige Sommerer collaboratively at Santa Monica Blvd. Community Charter School and I found her a conscientious and very hardworking professional. Paige has the expertise to meet all the expectations of an educator. She is a driven, and organized teacher who develops inspiring relationships with her students. Her ability to connect with her students is truly superior. She accomplishes all tasks with great initiative and with a positive attitude.”
— Sandy
“We love lessons with Coach Paige so much! Last summer, my 4-year-old was afraid of the water, and we could barely get int he pool at all. During her first lesson with Coach Paige, she was in the pool splashing happily within a few minutes! Her fun and gentle personality really put my daughter at ease. She also loves all of the songs that Paige sings. I think it really helps her connect with the lessons and digest the instruction. I see so many big smiles during her lessons and she has learned to much already. I can’t wait to see her keep progressing. Paige is so fun and wonderful. I’m sure she would be an excellent teacher for any kind of student.”
— Andrea
“We tried several instructors before landing (thankfully) with Paige. She manages to engage, challenge, excite, and entertain my two very different children. My kids (now 7 year old girl and 9 year old boy) already knew how to swim, so we wanted Paige to sharpen their technical knowledge and boost their strength so they could move past the doggy paddle. We are now committed to working with Paige year-round for as long as she will have us. She is always professional, punctual, and friendly. A true gem.”
— Karen
“Paige is an excellent swim instructor and human being. In or out of the water, Paige brings a calming presence to those around her. She has worked with children and adults of all ages and in all stages of their swim journeys. Whether you are looking to refine your skills for competition (open water or in the pool), gain confidence before a family vacation, or teach the newest swimmer in your life to enjoy the water, Paige is the instructor for you! Paige is a consummate professional with impeccable communication skills, attention to important details, and safety always at the forefront. Definitely give Paige a try, do not hesitate to swim with confidence!”
— Alyse
“Our 5 year old son loves the water and has flourished under Paige’s instruction! Paige makes the lessons fun and has lots of patience as our son isn’t always the listener. We’ve tried a few methods to teach him to swim and the 1:1 approach with Paige is easily the best. Each week they build on existing skills and add more for him to practice during the week. Paige is always safety first and has a very calm and easy going nature.”
— Fiona
“Paige is a shinning example of what a swim instruction should look like. She is patient, keeps classes fun and allows swimmers to work at their own pace to find joy and safety in the water. She has an innate ability to connect to all kinds of swimmers to be able to ease fears. She is a champion of encouragement to help motivate and push swimmers to progress, especially through hard skills or when swimmers are feeling frustrated. Paige has endless creativity to keep classes exciting and interesting for all levels. She is the best of the best.”
— Elana
Paige gave home lessons to Jude while she was in LA for the summer. She is such a wonderful swimming teacher! Paige is professional, patient, fun and full of energy. It was so great to watch Jude learn something new after each lesson and to keep improving and practicing the skills Paige was teaching her. Paige was able to bond quickly with Jude and earn her trust, helping to work through some big emotions. Jude learnt so much from Paige in just a few weeks, teaching her how to feel confident and capable in the pool without floaties. Paige also made each lesson fun with games and activities that Jude loved. We look forward to having Paige teach Jude again this summer.
— Jenna
When your other kids beg for swim time with Paige after their brother’s lesson, you know she’s got something special. Highest recommendation!
— Neil
“Paige has a sunny disposition and such a calm and soothing manner. She really helped oldest daughter, 3yrs old and timid, feel comfortable in the water. We always looked forward to swim lessons. My younger daughter was 4yrs old when the pandemic began. She was eager to learn how to swim and I proposed the idea of virtual swim lessons. While I was in our home pool with my daughter, Paige gave super-clear instructions over an iPad and bluetooth speakers. In just one hour (two sessions), Paige taught my younger daughter how to swim! She is always on time and always professional. Paige is a fantastic role model for young swimmers and parents love her manner and attitude.”
— Caren
“My toddler is a safe and confident swimmer thanks to Paige! Coach Paige has offered the perfect balance of play and water safety techniques, meeting my little one's social emotional needs to help them trust her and their own abilities in the water. We are so proud of our little fish and grateful to Coach Paige!!”
— Cait
Only WONDERFUL things to say about Coach Paige and her teaching style!! We feel so fortunate to have connected with her. With two young kids (now ages 3 and 5) and a pool in the backyard, she acknowledged my concerns and always prioritized safety throughout the swim lessons. We tried lessons with other instructors in the past but none had the ability to connect and gain the trust of my children the way she is able to do. She demonstrates the utmost patience with my oftentimes strong-willed son. She's always one step ahead and quickly adjusts to the situation in order to continue the progress of the lesson - nothing short of amazing!
Every lesson she brings enthusiasm and laughter, encouragement, and focus. My kids react to her with this incredible confidence and willingness to challenge themselves in the water. It's been so amazing to see the progress my kids have made in the pool with Coach Paige!