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LongFin Swim & Yoga

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Having coached and been in many swim teams as well as taught for almost 10 years, I inspire my work from my athletic background of decades of competing and being surrounded by Olympic and world class athletes. I adapt traditional rules of swimming with my own eurekas and ahaha moments I had in my 40 years of swimming and share with the student. I seek to unveil in each student the hidden teacher within so that the student does not blindly and robotically follow instructions but find the instructions that best fit them. By having them experience and experiment various scenarios or drills on their own, they truly find the connection with their anatomy, body mechanics, the water and their why ( swimming happily facilitates learning). Only then the student will truthfully anchor the techniques via muscle memory and make swim movements a new and desirable reflex. This Swim 3.0 version: the foundations of the sport while remaining fun and challenging! I do that by using games, along with land exercises like yoga for flexibility and pilates for core and cross breeding swim drills from water polo for conditioning and underwater hockey for lung capacity improvement. Introductory price for new students: 3 classes for the price of 1 @ 140$. 4 PACKAGES OPTIONS: 1)Casual Splasher :1400$ 10 sessions-never expires. 2)Hustler Hammer Shark: 950$ 10 sessions- expires in 3 months 3)Power Piranha: 850$ 10 sessions- expires in 1 month. 4)Life Time Swimmer: buy 5 consecutive packages and get Free Lessons for your lifetime!!! (Restrictions applied) 4 POOL OPTIONS: Please note: I do most of my business in private pools. Public Pools and Gyms are not only often crowed but do not allow outside instruction. Nonetheless there are the pools I found over the years that are more lenient and can be less crowded. The lesson conditions may not be ideals. 1)Oakland Sports Center 2)Oceana High School in Pacifica 3)Private Rentals or pools memberships on Swimply 4)Hotel pools Drop ins in public pools are about 10$ and private rental can vary from 20$ to over 100$. Private rentals to be split between client and teacher on Power Piranha Packages only. Haven’t found what suits you….?! There s always the ocean….or the park next to my hours or your house! Yes you can swim in the park 😂😂 It’s called dry swim, just like tou can learn to ski without mountains and snow, yes! Ask me how 🚀 CANCELATION POLICY: Packages are non refundable unless proven serious illness or COVID. Sessions not canceled with at least 24 hours will be charged.
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Hired 95 times

Serves San Francisco, CA

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11 years in business

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2016

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Anne C.

Oct 15, 2025

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As a self taught swimmer who recently started swimming more as a form of exercise I wanted to improve my technique or rather address the many flaws. I was fortunate to come across Veronique after trying with a local swim school that was pretty pathetic. Veronique is the real deal. She has a deep understanding of the kinetic forces of swimming. I learned to value the work we did outside of the water as much as in the water. She has an incredible collection of toys that make the workouts more challenging and fun even if they frustrated me at times. I came away learning so much more than my initial goal. I recommend the 10 pass lessons as you can really take your time to work on multiple strokes and strengthen the core, which is the holy grail of swimming. I cannot recommend Veronique enough, she comes with a wealth of experience and a deep knowledge of her craft .

Details: Adult (18 or older) • Intermediate • Comfortable in water • Improve swimming technique • I'm flexible • I'm flexible • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

Private Swim Lessons
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Ziman W.

Jul 31, 2025

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Veronique is an absolutely wonderful swimming instructor! She’s kind, friendly, and professional. I hadn’t been swimming in nearly 20 years and naturally felt nervous in the water, so her first lesson focused on breathing, relaxation, and getting comfortable with floating, which is so helpful. I feel very lucky to have found her and look forward to continuing lessons!

Details: Adult (18 or older) • Beginner • Comfortable in water • Learn basic strokes • Become more comfortable in water • Improve swimming technique • Yes, a pool that allows private lessons • 60 minutes • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

Private Swim Lessons
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Chelsea S.

2 weeks ago

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Veronique is a gem! She truly knows how to adapt to exactly what you as a student need & could benefit from. She also really listens, then gives a thoughtful response. Her knowledge is very deep, yet there is a lightness that allows for fun while learning.
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Achi A.

May 25, 2025

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Veroniqe is an outstanding teacher. We love her creative, clear teaching style and thoughtful philosophy of moving in and with water. Highly recommended!
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Amirah S.

Jul 26, 2025

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Easy to use. Lots of options. Effective and granted customer satisfaction.

Details: Adult (18 or older) • Beginner • Not comfortable in water • Yes, a pool that allows private lessons • I'm flexible • My home, venue, etc.

Private Swim Lessons
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