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Welcome to Squid Swimming, a traveling swim school that teaches wherever works best for you. Squid Swimming was started in 2023 by me, a retired D1 swimmer with 16 years of competitive swimming experience and 7 years of swim teaching experience. The Squid Swimming teaching method focuses on safety and technique, with safety always coming first. All clients learn basic life-saving skills before moving onto technique and how to swim efficiently in the water. ​In the event of an emergency, a Squid Swimming graduate will be able to save themselves, even if they are not immediately close to land.​​
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Hired 10 times

Serves Seattle, WA

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2 years in business

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Ravi k.

May 3, 2025

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I came to Celeste as a complete beginner who couldn’t even float, and in just eight sessions, I’ve developed the confidence and technique to continue improving on my own. Celeste has an exceptional ability to break down freestyle swimming into manageable, focused components—floating, kicking, breathing, and the full stroke mechanics of catch, pull, and recovery. What sets her apart is her structured and personalized approach. After every class, she provides clear, detailed write-ups along with tailored drills to reinforce what was taught. Her feedback is constructive, encouraging, and easy to follow, making every session productive and motivating. Thanks to Celeste’s guidance, I now feel equipped with a solid foundation in freestyle swimming. I highly recommend her to anyone looking to learn how to swim or refine their technique with a thoughtful, knowledgeable, and dedicated coach.

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 • 30 minutes • My home, venue, etc.

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Alison L.

Jan 26, 2025

My two kids (6 and 3.5) have been taking private swim classes with Celeste for 2 months. She is awesome and great with the kids. Super communicative and flexible. My kids went from being scared of the water and refusing to swim, to now being able to float and looking forward to swim classes every week. Would highly recommend!
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Ali A.

Jan 22, 2025

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Anuj M.

Apr 10, 2025

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The BIGGEST FRAUD I have ever been part of. Did not stick to timelines, asked me for payment upfront without a single trial class. Left my customer meeting to be with my 6 year old for his first private class and she texted me I cannot make it. Pool closes at 8 pm and says I will be there at 744 pm. Please DO NOT hire this Fraudster, you will Be DISAPPOINTED. She owes me a class for my son. Our entire family was excited for this class and we all showed up at the pool and then she does not show up and convenient says you want to report you CAN and it’s ok if you don’t want to continue. She deserves to be banned from being a coach. I was tricked into this with all her “sweet talk” Of actually being a coach. DO NOT DO BUSINESS WITH THIS FRAUDSTER. She books multiple kids at the same time.

Details: Youth (6 - 12 years old) • Beginner • Comfortable in water • Improve swimming technique • Learn basic strokes • Yes, a pool that allows private lessons • 45 minutes • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

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Celeste Salopek

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