Swim Lessons (Kids + Adults)
Kids: swim lessons for the Spring Season are currently closed. If you are interested in joining us, please sign up for the wait list below. Please review the curriculum below and choose the appropriate wait list for your child. We will be in touch in May about Summer registration.
Adults: a few spots remain for Spring lessons. Please click the button below to sign up.
Ages 3-17 (kids), 18+ (adults)
30 minute lessons
Lessons are offered Monday - Saturday at the Mountain House High School heated pool. Weeknight lessons will be held from 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM. Saturday lessons will be held from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM.
Spring Season: 4/1/2024 - 5/17/2024
Fees are $12 per lesson and are due during registration
Junior instructors from Mountain House High School that follow a standardized curriculum of eight lessons within each level
1:4 instructor to swimmer ratio
Blackout dates for the Spring season: 4/3, 4/5, 4/12, 4/27
Level 1
Goals: float on belly, streamline freestyle kick
Key Skills: submerge, breath holding (underwater), streamline, flutter kick
Level 2
Goals: float on back, streamline backstroke kick
Key Skills: breath control (face up), back streamline, backstroke kick
Level 3
Goals: learn freestyle with side breathing, learn backstroke
Key Skills: freestyle progression, side breathing (preferred side), backstroke progression
Level 4
Goals: fine tune freestyle and backstroke, learn flip turn
Key Skills: side breathing (bilateral), somersault (breath control + balance
Level 5
Goals: learn breaststroke, learn dolphin kicks
Key Skills: frog kick, breaststroke progression (arm-leg coordination + breathing pattern), dolphin kick
Level 6
Goals: fine tune freestyle, backstroke and breaststroke, learn butterfly
Key Skills: strengthen freestyle, backstroke, and breaststroke (aim for 25 year completion for each stroke), butterfly progression
Click here for the full Learn to Swim lesson curriculum
*There are no refunds, partial refunds, or makeup classes offered for missed lessons or cancellations due to weather or facility closures.
For questions about registration or payment, please reach out to Scott (scott@mhflagfootball.com)
For general questions, please reach out to Stephanie (stephanie@mhflagfootball.com)
Please follow our Facebook page for the most up-to-date information as well: Mountain House Sailfish Swim Club | Facebook
Sailfish Swim Team
Practices for the Spring Season will begin on Monday, April 1st. If you are an existing team member from Winter, you will get a renewal link the week of March 18th to renew for Spring. If you are assessing for the team, results will also be emailed the week of March 18th, with links to sign up for your associated team.
Spring Season Dates: April 1st - July 26th
Blackout dates for the Spring season (outside of swim meets): 4/3, 4/5, 4/12, last two weeks of May, 7/4
Spring 2024 meet schedule:
Saturday, April 27th (internal)
Wednesday, May 29th (@ Antioch)
Saturday, June 15th (@ Oakley)
Wednesday, June 26th (vs Brentwood)
Saturday, July 6th (vs Oakley)
Wednesday, July 17th (@ Brentwood)
Saturday, July 20th (vs Antioch)
Boot Camp
Boot Camp is designed for swimmers who have completed lessons with the Sailfish (or elsewhere) but need further stroke refinement and endurance training before qualifying for our prep swim team.
Members of our Boot Camp team will train two to three times a week (similar to Prep and Pre-Comp members) for 30 minutes each session to build up their stroke and endurance development.
Tuition for Spring 2024
Mon/Wed/Fri (6:30 PM - 8:00 PM, 30 minute time slot): $275
Tues/Thur (6:30 PM - 8:00 PM, 30 minute time slot): $225
Prep Teams (Blue and White)
The Prep Team mainly focuses on technique fundamentals, learning four legal strokes, and on teamwork and swimming etiquette. The Prep Teams are led by Coach Jesika.
For Spring 2024, due to the anticipated size of the Prep team, swimmers will be organized into the Prep White and Prep Blue teams. This will be assessed by Coach Jesika based on the swimmer’s age and skill level.
Assessment Criteria: swimmers should be able to comfortably complete at least one legal stroke unassisted for 25 yards. Swimmers are assessed based on stroke technique and water comfort.
Tuition for Spring 2024
Prep White
Mon/Wed/Fri (6:30 PM - 7:15 PM): $300
Tues/Thur (6:30 PM - 7:15 PM): $250
Prep Blue
Mon/Wed/Fri (7:15 PM - 8:00 PM): $300
Tues/Thur (7:15 PM - 8:00 PM): $250
Pre-Competitive Teams (Blue and White)
The Pre-Competitive Teams focus on further developing the fundamentals for the four competitive swimming strokes in a fun and supportive environment. Participation in meets is encouraged but not required for this group. The Pre-Competitive White Team is led by Coach Jesika, while the Pre-Competitive Blue team is lead by Coach Jonathan. Swimmers will be assessed for these teams based on their skill level.
Assessment Criteria: swimmers should be able to demonstrate all four legal strokes on a 50 yard basis, with at least one stroke meeting the following time standard:
Freestyle: 50”00
Backstroke: 1’00”00
Butterfly: 1’05”00
Breaststroke: 1’10”00
Tuition for Spring 2024
Pre-Comp White
Mon/Wed/Fri (8:00 PM - 9:00 PM): $325
Tues/Thur (8:00 PM - 9:00 PM): $275
Pre-Comp Blue
Mon - Fri (7:30 PM - 9:00 PM): $375
Competitive Team
The competitive team has a higher intensity. Swimmers will fine tune stroke technique, starts, and turns as well as develop aerobic and anaerobic energy systems. Interval and other advanced swimming concepts/techniques will be introduced at this level. Meets are highly encouraged for this team. The Competitive Team is led by Coach Tom.
Assessment Criteria: swimmers should be able to demonstrate all four legal strokes on a 50 yard basis, with at least two strokes meeting the following time standard:
Freestyle: 37”00
Freestyle (100 yard): 1’20”00
IM (100 yard): 1’35”00
Backstroke: 48”00
Butterfly: 50”00
Breaststroke: 1’00”00
Tuition for Spring 2024
Mon - Fri (6:30 PM - 8:30 PM): $425
*There are no refunds, partial refunds, or makeup practices offered for missed practices or cancellations due to weather or facility closures.
Meet the Team Coaches
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Tom Liu
Head Coach
Tom grew up in a family with a strong competitive swimming background. Tom’s father and primary trainer, a China national backstroker was on the team that produced the Gold Medalist in Women’s 100 Meters Butterfly in 1992 Barcelona Summer Olympics.
In 2008 and 2009, Tom attended Guangdong Provincial College Students Swimming Championships and finaled in Men's 200 Meters Butterfly. He is the consummate professional who approaches his duties in a very serious and organized fashion.
Prior to joining Mountain House Sailfish Swim Club, Tom has coached and managed several swim teams around the Bay Area. He looks forward to maximizing each swimmer's skill level in this fun, challenging and exciting program.
Coaching Experiences:
Age Group Coach, Santa Clara Swim Club, Santa Clara, CA
Founder Head Coach, Urban High School of San Francisco Swim Team, San Francisco, CA
Head Coach, Oshman Family Jewish Community Center Youth Swim Team, Palo Alto, CA
Tom is currently an American Swimming Coach Association (ASCA) certified Level II coach.
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Jesika Taylor
Assistant Coach
Born & raised an 80’s baby in Ontario, Canada. Jesika was a proud member of the ‘Orillia Channel Cats’ swim team for nearly a decade. Competed & trained at a very high level, in all styles while finding success in 1500 free & 200 breaststroke. Since her early teens Jesika has been a seasoned/decorated athlete competing in track, cross country, triathlon, alpine & nordic skiing as well as synchronized swimming.
Moving on to her next love, a dedicated downhill ski instructor with a focus on youth and special needs private lessons. A true joy and thought of as the most formative time in her life.
Blessed with an artistic flair, Jesika chose to pursue an education in Interior Design at a private art school in Toronto. An educational experience more than one could ever dream of.
Jesika’s next adventure was marriage to her best friend (whom she met at only 6 years old!) and birth of their 3 absolutely amazing children. Pre kids - moving from Ontario to British Columbia to the Yukon!! Then all the way into this big, new, country! Down here to CALIFORNIA. Already married, yet completely green, Rob and Jesika proudly and permanently moved to here in 2007.
Now with all 3 kids in school and old enough to miss her for a few hours, Jesika is beyond excited to take on this next wonderful challenge.
FAQs
Is the pool heated?
Yes, it is heated to 78+ degrees.
Will the club team participate in swim meets?
Yes. The Sailfish conducts internal team meets and, starting in 2024, is part of the East County Swim League (https://ecsl.swimtopia.com/) where we will hold meets with other swim organizations. More information will be communicated about swim meets when available.
Can I donate money to the team?
Yes MH Sailfish Swim Club is part of MH Flag Football which is a 501c3. 100% of your donation will be tax deductible.
Do you offer a sibling discount?
Not at this time.
Do you offer private lessons?
Not at this time.
What does my child need to join the team?
Swim suit, swim cap and swim goggles.
Are all kids on the swim team eligible for swim meets?
Yes, absolutely. Meets are encouraged for swim team members. Coaches will pick the events for each swimmer when we are at a meet. More details will be communicated for meets appropriately.
In addition, when our organization joins a USA Swimming league, all swimmers who swim year-round will be eligible for USA meets.
If my child misses a class, can they make it up?
No. We do not offer makeup classes at this time.
Can I stay and watch practices or lessons?
Yes, but food or drinks (other than water) are not allowed inside the pool area. Do not interfere with coaches and do not enter the pool deck area. Keep young children away from the pool.
What if it rains?
Practices and lessons may be canceled if it’s unsafe for swimmers due to thunderstorms. Light to moderate rain is typically not a reason to cancel swimming. This is in line with industry guidance.
As noted above, refunds will not be given due to weather or facility closures. This enables us to offer lessons at a heavily discounted rate. Swimmers will be notified if we do need to cancel practices or lessons.