When people ask what makes us different, the answer is our instructors. We boast a staff of highly skilled instructors that were specially chosen because of their love of working with people and the water.

Each instructor goes through a vigorous training program that includes countless hours of in-house training. Our in-house training is where we take our staff to another level. The SASA training teaches instructors how to be the difference in a swimmers development. We focus on communication skills and overcoming mental objections that arise in the swimming environment. SASA instructors are athletes conditioned to provide an energy level for the last class of the day as if it were their first ensuring all students the level of instruction they deserve.

dean@saswimacademy.com
As you can see on the staff profile Mr. Dean has extensive aquatic experience. An ex-special forces team lead, Dean has certified over 600 U.S. Marines in water safety skills and brings his experience and enthusiasm to our team. Dean has an extensive knowledge of safety and lifesaving skills. He is our expert on stroke technique and has done much to improve our curriculum.

Dean is responsible for many of the great things our curriculum focuses on throughout the various levels we teach. His experience comes from his background as a Marine Combat Water Survival Instructor. In his time running the "swim tank" at Camp Pendleton he certified over 600 marines on water safety and technique.

amber@saswimacademy.com

The consummate professional, Amber is always on top of her responsibilities as an instructor. She was a program manager at a previous swim organization and brings the responsibility and knowledge it takes to be successful in the water.

Home Town: Hillsboro, Oregon

Family: Mom and Dad still hold down the fort in the house we grew up in. I have two older brothers, one of whom is married and one younger brother still in high school. I have been happily married for 4 years. my husband serves in the US Navy

Hobbies: Reading, hanging out with my husband and hiking

Favorite movie or music group: I like movies that are about overcoming, although I am rather partial to the Lord of The Rings Trilogy (yes I know I'm a nerd) as for music I like a little of everything. Favorite Sport: Swimming (bet you saw that coming didn't you)

Most influential Person in my life: My husband, we have been together since we were 13. we have grown up together, he has always encouraged me to be the best most positive me.

Something interesting about me that most people don't know: I grew up doing medieval reenactment. my persona was an Irish merchant's daughter named Avie ingenue Falon which means Avie (the name of a horse goddess) daughter of the wolf.

Miguel Tarango, Instructor I

miguel@saswimacademy.com

Seville Hernandez, Instructor II

sevilleh@saswimacademy.com

Isaac Cummings, Instructor I

isaac@saswimacademy.com

Ashley Lormand. Instructor I

ashley@saswimacademy.com

Ryan O'Toole, Instructor I

ryan@saswimacademy.com

Shannon Winsgate, Instructor I

shannon@saswimacademy.com