instructors

Kenneth Rippetoe
Swim Instructor, Special Needs & Adaptive Sports

Silke Rogatko
Olympian, Swim Instructor & Program Manager

Alissandra Hurdelbrink
Swim Instructor & Triathalon Training Specialist

Christopher Pelant
Swim Instructor & Triathalon Training Specialist

Ben Odell
Swim Instructor & Technical Expert

Lysandra Carter-Aaron
Swim Instructor, Special Needs & Adaptive Sports

Mallory Mead
Swim Instructor & Open-Water Program Manager

Elizabeth Moore
Open-Water & Triathalon Training Specialist

our experience

For the past 27 years, we have taught thousands of students how to swim. Our goal is to teach you or your child to swim in ten lessons or less. The approach we use provides 100% success, regardless of age. The methods we use to teach have been used by many instructors teaching over 100,000 kids to successfully swim. Our number one goal is to teach water safety and the life skill of swimming.



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our credentials

We maintain our certifications and our physical condition, to ensure you get the best instructors in the business. Mallory, Kenneth, Ali, Lysandra and Ben continue to compete at the professional and amateur level, and they competed at the collegiate level. We are prepared to train and instruct all swimmers to help them reach their goals, whether it be just a fitness activity or to compete as well!



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Coach Christopher Pelant

Coach Christopher and his achievements

Christopher entered the world of competitive swimming at the age of six. A Southern California native, he began his swimming career after having an operation on his legs. To avoid permanent wheel chair confinement, the doctors had to reposition his feet on his ankles. After two months of full leg casts, Christopher had to re-learn the skill of walking. The physical therapy included sessions in the pool. It was there that Christopher found comfort in the water and began a ‘love of sport’ that has lasted for nearly 30 years.

Christopher had a highly successful age group swimming career. He was the fastest swimmer in the United States, multiple times in numerous events. He broke four Southern California Swimming Records (one stood for 19 years). He qualified for the Junior Nationals at the age of 14 and USA Nationals at the young age of 16. Christopher, additionally, represented the United States in Paris, France, as the Captain of the USA National 18 & under Team.

His success in high school earned him a full scholarship to the Division I Southern Illinois University. There, Christopher was a multiple Missouri Valley Conference Champion and Record Holder. In addition to being an All-American and Academic All-American, he was named Conference All-Centennial, Varsity Captain, and given the Spirit Award.

As a Coach, Christopher has developed athletes to the National level. Coach Pelant’s niche is his ability to connect to swimmers of all backgrounds and inspire them to reach their various and diverse goals. He enjoys creating specifically tailored training programs and stroke drills. Regardless of background, Coach Pelant instills proper technique, while enthusiastically enhancing the swimming experience.

  • USA Olympic Trials Qualifier
  • USA Olympic Festival Captain & Featured Athlete
  • USA Olympic Festival Finalist
  • USA Nationals Finalist
  • USA Swimming All Time Top 100 Times (Multiple & Current)
  • World University Games Qualifier
  • USA National Jr. Team Captain (Paris, France)
  • ‘ESPN’ Featured Athlete of the Week
  • ‘USA Today’, International Edition Featured Athlete
  • ‘Sports Illustrated’ Featured Athlete
  • ‘Swimming World’ Featured Athlete of the Month
  • ‘Splash Magazine’, 1st Edition Featured Athlete


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