Mr. Mike started teaching swim lessons in high school, and even then, his future plans included opening a swimming facility of his own. As a former water polo athlete and San Diego beach lifeguard, Mike always knew he was destined for a lifetime in the water. In 2000, he took a job as a swim instructor at a local swim school in Pacific Beach and he found his passion for teaching infants and children the importance of water safety. Soon after, he started traveling pool to pool, hosting swim lessons in local family’s backyards, all while refining his techniques and reputation as the most sought-after instructor in San Diego County. His nick-name as the “floating swim lesson guy” eventually transitioned to “floating lessons” as he began to train new instructors and set up shop in his own backyard. During those first 2 years, Mike and his small team taught over 150 students. With growing waitlists and demand continuing to rise, the first brick and mortar Floaties Swim School opened in Mike’s hometown of Poway on May 12th, 2008 (which is still open today!).
Mr. Mike and his three children (seen above), all grew up in Poway, are pictured when you walk around the Floaties facilities. Sometimes, you can even find the Morrill kids in the pool helping their dad teach! Mr. Mike’s passion and commitment to water safety and preventing childhood drownings is still at the forefront of the Floaties mission. He says, “At Floaties, we treat your children like they are part of our family. It’s so important that all children are taught water safety at an early age in a fun environment with knowledgeable and professional instructors.”
Floaties Swim School is a family-owned and operated, fully equipped swim facility that opened in the San Diego community in 2008 with the goal of offering individuals of all ages and abilities the opportunity to learn, improve and excel in the sport of swimming. Because we believe that having the ability to swim and feel at ease in the water is a liberating life skill that can open up a world of opportunities, including water sports and recreation, Floaties Swim School is committed to offering a wide range of swim classes from the very beginner level all the way up to competitive strokes. Floaties Swim School provides swim lessons for infants, children and adults in a clean, safe and comfortable indoor environment, where our number one goal is to establish rapport and trust, while simultaneously challenging our students to learn new skills. Our swim lessons are taught in small groups with a qualified and professional instructor who can provide feedback, offer encouragement, and give extra personal assistance when needed. For many of our families, the Floaties facility has become a home away from home, where they come not only for swim lessons, but also for special events like Kid’s Night Out and to celebrate birthday parties. Our friendly staff and knowledgeable instructors help make these events entertaining and interactive, allowing your children the opportunity to get some exercise, burn off some energy, and experience the joy of swimming. At Floaties Swim School, we take our job very seriously, knowing you are entrusting us with the safety and well-being of your family and we are excited to be a part of your journey into world of swimming.
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Poway Location | 13180 Poway Road Poway, CA, 92064
Eastlake Location | 851 Showroom Place, Ste. 102 Eastlake, CA, 91914
Temecula Location | Coming Soon!