TESTIMONIALS

"Coach Michelle is a phenomenal swim instructor! My three-year-old daughter has strong separation anxiety and was very reluctant to start swimming classes. Coach Michelle was able to very patiently and strategically convince my daughter to go into the pool and swim on her own (without Mama)! Coach Michelle provided fun toys, songs, and games and had many tricks up her sleeve to teach children how to swim. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a very gifted coach who is amazing with kids! I wish she would stay in the South Bay so we could continue lessons with her indefinitely! Thanks so much for the wonderful summer in the pool, Coach Michelle!" -Isabel W.

Michelle was my daughter Elizabeth's swim instructor for many years.  Unlike other instructors we used before Michelle, who used deceptive tactics like putting flippers on little kids so they appear to be better swimmers than they are, Michelle always taught honestly.  She used her great gifts for swimming, teaching, and interacting with kids to help my daughter become a strong, precise swimmer.  She was firm but kind with the kids and made good use of the whole lesson while making the lessons fun.  When my daughter would be swimming in another pool, the lifeguards/swim instructors often comment about what a good swimmer she is.  Michelle has become a friend over the years, and my daughter and I are very sad to lose her to the West Coast.  We are happy for the lessons Elizabeth had with her, and our loss is your gain!  Anyone who has the chance to work with Michelle is very fortunate indeed.  She is a great swim instructor, athlete, and an extraordinary person." -Nina R.

"We loved having Michelle as my daughter’s basketball coach. She was so engaging with the girls. The kids learned some great new basketball skills while also having a lot of fun. I would recommend her enthusiastically to anyone looking for an awesome coach and role model for their child." -Sarah B.

"Coach Michelle shows so much love and kindness to her students. Her energy and passion for what she does is infectious and make even apprehensive children feel comfortable. Coach Michelle knows how to bring joy and fun to sports, even for those at a young age." -Barbara P. 

"...a gifted and talented educator. The children gravitate to [her] in a very special way, and it is clear that [her] love for their development equals their love for [her]." -Todd E.

"...[Her] talents as a hands-on coach with deep sensitivity to values of inclusion and promoting the many powerful benefits of sports has been huge." -Melissa D.

"Coach Michelle is such a big part of my kid's childhood! Michelle was patient, loving, funny, and caring. She is able to connect with little kids just as well as with older-(and with more attitude!)- ones. Thanks to Michelle's lessons, both my children joined competitive swim teams and won many meets. Her attention to detail and focus on doing things the right way taught my children the importance of technique and practice!  Coach Michelle even helped me, as an adult, become a stronger swimmer. We have known Michelle for over 10 years and cannot recommend her enough." -Lucia F.

"Our family has known Coach Michelle for almost a decade.  She has taught all three of our children in various sports.  She is an absolute natural with children and an extremely talented coach.  Her knowledge, patience, and willingness to try and connect with each child she works with is truly something special.  Coach Michelle encourages kids to push themselves to be their best as both a person and an athlete.  I think any child who works with her is very lucky!" -Liz C.

"Coach Michelle is the best out there! She has coached my son since he was two and a half years old and has had endless patience with him from their very first session. She is warm, thoughtful, and kind. She has not only helped my son become a better athlete but has also guided him in learning to follow directions and in improving his coordination. I am so grateful to Coach Michelle for helping my son grow and hone his skills in a way that’s always fun and exciting for him!" -Eliana H. Y.

“Michelle exemplifies the perfect coaching balance of on-court skills training and the subtleties that build great character in players on and off the court. I’ve really enjoyed watching my daughter fall more in love with basketball, welcome instruction and development, and want to improve - thanks to Coach Michelle!”  -Jason L.

"We were lucky to join coach Michelle's tennis classes at the JCC in Manhattan in the second half of the term. My daughter (3.5 years old then) had never taken tennis before, so she needed some extra attention to catch up with the rest of the class. Coach Michelle was very attentive and encouraging. And what a positive, joyful vibe she has! She encouraged my daughter with such warmth and patience. Now tennis has become one of her favorite sports, all thanks to Coach Michelle." -Joy S.

"Coach Michelle's enthusiasm and warmth help her to engage even reluctant children. Her sports abilities and love of sports show through in her lessons. Her talent as an educator shows in the results achieved by her students." -Sydney S.