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About
I love teaching young kids, teens, and adults how to swim. I have been teaching swim lessons since I was 16 (42 now), coaching swimming since I was 19.
I am good at what I do. I am involved in anything that involves a pool. I can teach large swim classes, private lessons, teach any age or any ability level, coach swimming or technique, or teach water aerobics.
Overview
Hired 71 times
Serves Milwaukee, WI
Background checked
1 employee
9 years in business
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2019
Services offered
Certification organization
American Red Cross (ARC)
American Safety & Health Institute (ASHI)
Work location
My customers travel to me
I travel to my customers
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Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.
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Amanda S.
Jul 26, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
Patricia is a pleasure to work with. I am so happy to have found such a patient and kind person to teach my kids to swim. I definitely recommend! :)
Details: Youth (6 - 12 years old) • No experience • Comfortable in water • Learn basic strokes • Become more comfortable in water • No, I would like the pro to suggest a pool • I'm flexible • At the pro’s location
Private Swim Lessons
Kelsey K.
Apr 19, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Great experience with swim lessons! Our 2.5 year old is learning so much and having a great time with Patricia!
Details: Young child (18 months - 5 years old) • No experience • Comfortable in water • Become more comfortable in water • No, I would like the pro to suggest a pool • 30 minutes • At the pro’s location
Private Swim Lessons
Kari O.
May 21, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
I’d rate her six stars if I could! She’s kind, patient, and encouraging with my timid child. I’m grateful for her & for the confidence she’s instilled in my daughter.
Details: Young child (18 months - 5 years old) • No experience • Comfortable in water • Become more comfortable in water • Learn basic strokes • No, I would like the pro to suggest a pool • 30 minutes • At the pro’s location
Private Swim Lessons
Laura C.
Feb 28, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack
I don’t like exercising, but I’m trying to do what’s good for me. Without Patricia I would have canceled my gym membership months ago. Regular lessons with her keep me accountable, noticeable improvement from each lesson encourages me to keep at it, and even when I don’t go because life gets busy or I because I got bronchitis, it doesn’t turn into an “I guess that’s over” thing just because I lost some momentum - she checks up on me and we schedule another lesson and I get back in the pool.
Patricia is a great swim coach. She is clearly a skilled swimmer - an admirable feat in itself - but much more important, she has the skills of a teacher: she can observe you and explain to you what you’re doing wrong - with a combination of words and physical demonstration - so you get that light bulb moment that makes such a big difference. Just because you know how to do something doesn’t mean you know how to teach it. Patricia can do both.
The last thing I have to say is that she’s very professional. Sometimes people get confused or awkward around me (I am autistic) but Patricia is only ever friendly and professional.
Details: Adult (18 or older) • Intermediate • Comfortable in water • Improve swimming technique • No, I would like the pro to suggest a pool • 45 minutes • At the pro’s location
Private Swim Lessons
Courtney g.
Feb 4, 2022
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Hired on Thumbtack
I have only taken one lesson so far but I gained a lot of knowledge and confidence. She was very patient and gave me good directions and tips to help me be more comfortable and work on my form.
Details: Adult (18 or older) • No experience • Not comfortable in water • Learn basic strokes • Become more comfortable in water • No, I would like the pro to suggest a pool • 45 minutes • At the pro’s location
Private Swim Lessons
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Patricia Frank
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Pricing is $35. For a half hour private swim lesson, $45 for 45 minutes, and $60 for an hour long private lesson.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Asking them questions to know what kind of swimmer they are or their kid is. Then they come to the pool, try one lesson, and see if they want to keep working with me.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have been a swimmer all my life. Was a college swimmer. And have taught swim lessons for the past 18 years. I have also run many swim programs in the Milwaukee area.
