Swim Lessons Tampa FL – Personalized Coaching for All Ages & Levels
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World-Class Expertise & Certified Instructors
Unlike traditional swim schools, ours is led by swimmers who have competed at the highest levels, broken world records, and trained with elite athletes. Additionally, we ensure that each swim instructor is certified by the American Red Cross and has extensive coaching experience. We bring this unmatched expertise to every lesson, ensuring our students receive the most effective, real-world swim training in Tampa Bay. -
Evidence-Based Swim Instruction
We don’t teach based on outdated myths; our approach is grounded in scientific swimming principles that allow students to learn faster, retain skills longer, and feel confident in the water. We emphasize stroke efficiency, breathing control, water adaptation, and progressive skill-building to ensure every swimmer develops strong fundamentals. -
Learn Anywhere Across Tampa Bay
We bring swim lessons to where you feel most comfortable. Unlike traditional swim schools that limit you to a single location, our flexible approach allows students to train at their home pool, a partner facility, or private locations across Tampa Bay. -
Water Safety is Our Top Priority
Drowning is preventable, and water safety is central to everything we do. Our certified instructors ensure every swimmer develops essential lifesaving skills, from floating and controlled breathing to real-world emergency preparedness. We integrate water safety into every lesson, teaching swimmers how to stay calm, navigate different water environments, and react confidently in unexpected situations. -
Your Goals, Our Commitment
At Fast Swim Academy, we don’t believe in one-size-fits-all swimming classes. Your swimming journey is unique, and we are fully dedicated to helping you achieve your goals. Whether you're gaining water confidence, mastering strokes, or pursuing high-performance training, our mission is to help you develop real skills, true confidence, and lasting results.
CLIENT REVIEWS
Maria has been teaching our 3 year old twice a week now for a couple months. She’s always on time and comes ready to go. Our son has already shown so much progress and confidence in the water. I can’t believe he’s swimming without any floaties and is also diving for diving toys!! I don’t know how she got him to love swimming because he’s usually very cautious and super shy. Best investment we’ve committed to in terms of activities for our son ever. Highly recommend!!!
I booked Maria back in November 2022 for my 5-year-old son so he could continue learning how to swim. He had taken lessons at other places, but it was slow progress. He ended up with basic level swim knowledge but was afraid to move out of the 3ft area. We started out with three classes, to see how my son would do with Maria, and he took to her immediately. He listened to her instructions and is excited to do the classes. We have been consistent with classes since then and he is now swimming on his own, above and underwater, in the deep end - All because of Maria! I would highly recommend her!!
My husband and I booked with this academy in desperate need for learning how to swim for our upcoming trip, and I must say we definitely enjoyed our instructor. Marsha was very VERY patient with us lol and provided great tips to work on after every session. My 2-year-old loved her so much that he was trying to learn!! I would HIGHLY recommend having her as an instructor , she makes the experience worthwhile!
Maria is an excellent professional swim coach for my two kids (8 and 5yo). My kids have excelled greatly within a matter of a few classes and are definitely lot more comfortable swimming in their own now. Thank you for your swimming mastery, flexibility and kindness, as well as providing my children with the confidence and competence to be safe around water.
I do triathlons and was looking for help with my swimming technique and speed, and I had such a great experience working with Masha! She put together a whole program of drills and exercises to help get me where I want to be! She's a natural teacher and super passionate about swimming, my adult swim lessons with her were so fun and helpful!
I never learned how to swim as a child, and I wanted to be able to enjoy the pool with my children. Finding someone who teaches adult swim lessons was tricky, because many programs are for kids only, so I'm so grateful for Masha and fast swim academy. I learned how to float and move through the water in just a few lessons, and now we're working on learning different swimming strokes. Masha's lessons are really fun and supportive, I recommend her for any adult learning to swim!
I was working with coach Masha remotely to prepare for the various meets like European and World pentathlon championships. We were working for nearly a year together on my swimming. Masha also included gym program for me. I saw results within a few weeks of working. Highly recommend!
Maria is excellent with children, I would recommend her to anyone who wants to teach their child how to swim.
I wanted to get fit, but it's really hard to get into sports for me. Maria created a personalised swimming lesson plan for me. Not only I got fit, but got more comfortable in the water.
Masha is hands down the best swimming coach in the entire Tampa Bay Area! I'm in my mid-30s, and I thought my swimming days were long gone, but she proved me wrong. Her coaching style is truly motivational and inspiring, and she pushes me to be my best every single session. I feel so lucky to have found her after doing thorough research.
Masha's dedication to her students is unparalleled, and she has not only helped me improve my swimming skills but also boosted my confidence in all aspects of life. If you're looking for a coach that will help you reach your full potential and reignite your passion for swimming, look no further than Masha. She is an incredible inspiration, and I can't thank her enough for everything she's done for me. Go Masha! You are simply the best!
Meet our lead swim instructor
Maria Rezhylo
Seeing my clients overcome their fears and obtain the critical life skill of swimming has been the most humbling experience of my life. Just like my students get out of their comfort zone in the pool, I challenge myself to be a better swimmer and coach every day.
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SWIM LESSONS PRICES
- Meet your licensed swimming instructor
- Discuss your personal swimming goals
- See if we are a good fit
- Purchase your swim lessons package
- Minimum 3 lessons in one package
- Flexible scheduling
- At home swim lessons are available upon request*
- Minimum 3 lessons in one package
- Flexible scheduling
- At home swim lessons are available upon request*
- Minimum 3 lessons in one package
- Flexible scheduling
- At home swim lessons are available upon request*
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
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Frequently Asked Questions
The pace of learning to swim can vary for adults. Some learn the basics of swimming in just a few lessons. In contrast, others—particularly those who experience water anxiety, have had past injuries, or fear the water—may need more time to gain confidence. With personalized instruction, any adult can learn to swim at their own pace, whether it takes a few classes or longer.
The process is different for children. Since young children are still developing motor skills and cognitive understanding, they often take longer to learn than adults. Factors like age, comfort in water, and prior exposure to swimming all influence progress. Some children may become water-safe in a few weeks, while others may need months of consistent lessons.
Ultimately, progress depends on the individual, and the best way to determine how long it will take is to start lessons and evaluate improvement along the way.
- For Infants and toddlers: A swim diaper and comfortable swimsuit are essential to keeping the pool clean.
- For Kids: a swimsuit and goggles are essential. If your child has long hair, a swim cap will help keep it out of their face and improve their focus during lessons.
- For Adults: A swimsuit, goggles, and a swim cap (if you have long hair) will help you feel comfortable in the water.
If you're taking at-home swim lessons, ensure your pool is clean and ready before the lesson starts.
It's never too late for adults to learn. With personalized instruction, they can progress at their own pace while addressing personal challenges, such as a lack of experience or fear of water.
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends starting swim lessons for children at age one. However, readiness varies from child to child. Some babies may find lessons overwhelming at a very young age, so it's important to observe their response and adjust accordingly. If your baby is not engaging well with lessons, it may be best to wait a few months before trying again.
- Infants and toddlers typically start with 30-minute lessons, as their attention spans and endurance in the water are shorter.
- Kids and beginners often do well with 30-45 minutes to balance learning and engagement.
- Adults and advanced swimmers may benefit from longer 45-—to 60-minute sessions, especially if they are working on endurance, technique, or competitive training.