One swimmer at a time
No sharing the coach, no waiting on the wall. The whole 30 minutes is theirs.
Private swim lessons
One swimmer at a time. Kids and adults, first float through freestyle.
- 7× All-American
- 13× African Champion
- World Championship Semi-Finalist
Safety before strokes
Float, roll, breathe, find the wall. Speed comes after that.
Patient with nervous kids
We work at the edge of comfortable and stop there. Tears are allowed.
Lessons
Every lesson is private. The focus is what changes.
Not sure where your swimmer fits? Book once and Marlies will tell you.
First time in the water
Bubbles, floats, and getting in and out safely — with a parent nearby if that helps. Most swimmers this age start on the steps and work outward.
- Comfort & breath control
- Independent back float
- Wall grab & safe exit
Comfortable, not yet efficient
Freestyle and backstroke built from body position up, then side breathing on top. This is where most swimmers stop looking like they're fighting the water.
- Streamline & kick
- Freestyle + backstroke
- Side breathing
For a tryout, a test, or a faster 50
All four strokes, turns, and endurance sets. Marlies raced at this level herself, so the corrections are the ones that actually move a time.
- Breaststroke & butterfly
- Flip turns & starts
- Endurance building
Never learned, or never learned properly
Had a scare, or want to swim laps without gassing out. No audience, no judgment, and nobody watching from the next lane.
- Beginner to lap-ready
- Fear-of-water support
- Triathlon & fitness prep
Coach Marlies Ross · Founder & sole instructor
The instructor
You'll always be working with Coach Marlies.
Marlies raced at the top of the sport — seven-time All-American at Arizona State, thirteen-time African champion, and a semi-finalist at the World Championships.
She teaches every lesson at Blue Current herself. No rotating staff, so she knows where your swimmer left off last week and what they're ready for today.
- USA Swimming Certified coach
- Certified CPR & First Aid
- Water Safety Instruction background
- All ages Toddlers through adults
Racing record
- 7×All-American
- 13×African Champion
- ASUSchool Record Holder
- World ChampsSemi-Finalist
- NCAAFinalist
- CommonwealthGames Finalist
How it works
Three steps, about two minutes.
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Pick a time
Open the calendar below and choose a slot. Everything you see is open.
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Tell us about your swimmer
Name, age, and how much they've swum before.
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Pay at the lesson
Venmo, cash, or check at the pool. No deposit.
Adults
Adult lessons don't go through the calendar.
Adults come in with a specific reason and a schedule that rarely fits a kids' lesson slot. So instead of booking a time and hoping it's the right one, email Marlies and she'll set it up with you directly.
- Never learned to swim
- Nervous, or had a bad experience in the water
- Lap swimming and fitness
- Triathlon and open-water prep
Rates
One price. No membership, no registration fee.
Pay per lesson. Book as often as you like.
- Always one-on-one There's no group rate because there are no groups.
- Nothing up front No deposit, no sign-up fee. Pay when the lesson is done.
- Siblings back-to-back Book two slots in a row and they go one after the other.
- No commitment Come weekly, or come once before a vacation.
Reviews
What families say.
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Book
Find a time in the water.
Live availability. Confirmation by email.
FAQ
Before your first lesson.
What should we bring?
A swimsuit, a towel, and goggles if your swimmer likes them. Long hair tied back or in a cap. Sunscreen applied at least 20 minutes before. Swim diapers are required for anyone not reliably potty trained.
Do parents stay during the lesson?
Yes. A parent or guardian stays on the deck for the whole lesson for anyone under 18. With nervous beginners, sitting further back usually helps them focus on Marlies.
How often should we book?
Once a week is enough for steady progress. Twice a week is noticeably faster, especially for beginners or anyone with a deadline like a tryout or a vacation.
What's the cancellation policy?
Cancel or reschedule 24 hours ahead at no charge, straight from your confirmation email. Inside 24 hours the lesson is charged, since that slot can't be refilled.
What happens if the weather turns?
Light rain is fine — lessons run. Thunder, lightning, or unsafe cold means we cancel and reschedule at no cost. Marlies makes the call and texts you as early as she can.
My child is scared of the water. Is that a problem?
It's one of the most common reasons families call. First lessons with anxious swimmers often never leave the steps. That still counts, and we build from there.