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“We can't thank you enough for all that you have done with Charlie.  Going through COVID with my 2 year old grand daughter has been so difficult for her.  She hasn't really gone anywhere or met new people.  She came to you shy, timid, unsure of herself and had no confidence in being in the pool.  You have done an amazing job with building her trust and confidence in herself.  She went from not feeling comfortable without being held in the pool to learning how to blow bubbles, kicking, floating on her back and actually jumping off the step toward you.  We greatly appreciate all you have done and will see you again in the Spring”


Miki M.

“Highly recommend 'Swim With Gale'.  Fantastic swim instructor!  5 stars!  My son is improving each week and he is enjoying the process.”


Mat S.

“We love Gale! She got my son after years of being afraid of putting his face in the water to swim with his eyes open in the water! My son wakes up on Tuesday and Thursday and would say Yes! Today is Gale day! Fantastic swim teacher!”

Natalie R.


“It is a blessing that my 12 year old son & I met Gale.  She honestly strives to help you face any fears of water and reach every goal you wish to attain.  There are so many swimming coaches to choose from but it is rare to find one that will get to the root cause of what is preventing you from swimming.  She will face any one of your challenges with a solution.  After just two lessons, my son is swimming without goggles and learning how to perfect his breathing technique.  He is well on his way to being water safe.  After turning down so many swimming invitations, I am excited to see him building his confidence at each lesson.  I can already see the potential of him happily accepting his next swim invite.  I personally have several challenges preventing me from enjoying my desire of always wanting to be able to swim.  Like my son, after two lessons, my confidence has surpassed my expectations.  Thank you, Gale.  I would highly recommend this one of a kind coach to anyone wishing to feel confident in the water and enjoy swimming to the fullest”


Leslie S.

The Latest From the Swim With Gale Blog


Swimwear Safety Alert for Parents
By Gale Saul August 20, 2025
Bright swimsuit colors save lives. Neon shades like orange, yellow & pink stand out underwater—helping parents spot kids fast and prevent drowning risks.
January 4, 2023
Holding your breath to swim underwater seems practical. However, breathing deeply to the point of hyperventilation before swimming underwater or holding your breath for extended periods can be dangerous and potentially deadly. The body can go into a state of hypoxia — a condition in which the body is deprived of adequate oxygen supply, which can lead to unconsciousness. At Swim With Gale, we educate our students about the risks of hypoxic blackouts and help our students learn techniques to prevent it from happening. Being confident and comfortable underwater is an essential element of water competency. Knowing which breath holding techniques are unsafe is important in exercising good judgment for safe skill practice. For more information visit the red cross website.
March 5, 2021
What if? Have you ever wondered what would happen if…? As parents, we give our children all that they need to become a person who can take care of themselves and become a productive individual. We send our kids to school where they learn to read, write, grasp math concepts, social skills, physical fitness etc… Along with these basic human skills we wonder what sports would best fit our children, how can we keep our kids healthy and safe? As important as learning to read, write and communicate is, learning to swim is just as important if not more important! At Swim With Gale , we believe that swim instruction is not just another activity, learning to swim is a life-long skill that you will always have and a skill that could inevitable save your life! Our swim lessons/instruction emphasize the safety aspects of being in and around the water. We strive to teach our students the necessary skills they need to keep safe when in and around the water. Our students learn how to be confident in that moment of “what if”! Our students, no matter what their age, (infants, children, adults) all learn that “if they try, they can do this”. We have infants, as young as 3 months old, learning to keep themselves safe if they ever fall into the water. The children learn to swim, rest and swim some more without ever “needing” to get to the edge. Swim With Gale educates the students to think and respond to the thought process of: “I am wet, this is what I need to do, and do it”. Gale gets her students to automatically react to the task at hand! The task being “what if”? What if, I get pushed into the pool? What if, I fall into the pool fully clothed? What if, I fall off the float/noodle? What if, I get pulled while swimming in the water? What if, I am pushed deeper into the water? What if, the camp pool is very crowded, and someone jumps on me? What if….? Am I ready to enjoy the pool at camp? What if, I swim too far out into the pool and get tired? What if, I go to the pool and see someone having a difficult time while in the water, am I a strong enough swimmer to help someone in need? Learning to swim is not enough, learning to hold your own in a water environment is everything! If you never learn to do any other sport, it will not cost you your life. If you never learn to swim, it could cost you your life! If you want your family to be stronger, safer, and happier in the water, get them swim lessons, so everyone can start enjoying the water’s benefits. We are in Oak Park, California and are here to help you! Feel free to contact us if you have any questions or concerns. Strive to become a safer, stronger, and happier family of swimmers!
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