Business Details
26 Years
experience
Premier Swim Lessons in Mountain View, CA
Flying Fish Swim School was established in 2000 with a mission to provide safe, effective, and enjoyable swim instruction. Our state-of-the-art indoor pool in Mountain View, CA, maintained at 88F year-round, offers optimal conditions for swimmers of all ages and skill levels. With over 25 years of combined experience, our certified coachesincluding former Chinese National Team swimmer Xun Zhoudeliver personalized instruction focused on water safety, technique mastery, and competitive preparation.We serve the South Bay Area, offering structured programs from beginner lessons to elite swim team training. Our commitment to quality is reflected in our membership with the United States Swim School Association and our track record of training over 10,000 swimmers, including NCAA and USA National qualifiers. We prioritize individualized attention, modern teaching methods, and a supportive environment to help every swimmer achieve their goals.
Services
Swim Lessons
Competitive Training
Adult Swim Classes
Family Swim Sessions
Self-Practice Access
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- 25+ years of experience training swimmers from beginner to competitive levels
- Certified coaches including former Chinese National Team swimmers
- State-of-the-art heated indoor pool maintained at 88F year-round
- Structured programs for all skill levels with 3:1 student-instructor ratios
- Proven track record producing NCAA and USA National qualifiers
Associations and certifications
- United States Swim School Association
What people say
Certified instructors
Safe environment
Structured programs
Skill progression
Clean facilities
Services
Swim Lessons
Structured swim lessons for all ages and skill levels. Certified instructors teach water safety basics, stroke development, and competitive techniques. Small class sizes (3:1 ratio) ensure personalized attention. Programs include beginner levels through advanced competitive training.
Competitive Training
Elite swim preparation for aspiring athletes. Focus on stroke refinement, endurance, and race strategy. Coaches include former national champions. Programs transition swimmers into D1 and USA National competitive teams with specialized coaching.
Adult Swim Classes
Tailored swim instruction for adults. Focus on water confidence, technique improvement, and fitness swimming. Classes available during dedicated adult sessions with experienced instructors specializing in adult learning needs.
Family Swim Sessions
Recreational swim time for families. Parents must accompany children in water. Includes lap swimming opportunities and skill practice. Available during designated weekend hours with discounted rates for enrolled students.
Self-Practice Access
Drop-in practice sessions for skill reinforcement. Includes lap swimming and technique drills. Free tickets available for missed classes. Time slots scheduled throughout fall and spring seasons with certified supervision.
Questions
What age groups do you teach?
We offer lessons for all ages starting at 6 months old. Programs are divided into 9 skill levels with appropriate instructor ratios for each age group.
Do you have competitive swim training?
Yes, our Swim Team Prep program trains athletes for D1 and USA National competitions. Elite coaching includes stroke refinement, race strategy, and endurance training.
What are your facility features?
Our Mountain View location features a state-of-the-art indoor pool heated to 88°F year-round. The facility includes dedicated lanes for lap swimming and lesson areas with safety equipment.
Can adults take lessons?
Yes, we offer adult swim lessons during designated sessions. Instruction focuses on water confidence, technique improvement, and fitness swimming for all ability levels.
What payment options are available?
We accept online payments through our registration system. Payment plans and discounts available for multi-child enrollments and extended programs.
Do you offer make-up sessions?
Yes, enrolled students receive two free self-practice tickets for missed classes. Tickets must be used within the current session and cannot be carried over.
Reviews (7)
Rohan Sehgal
Dec 23, 2021
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Downright bad business practices. I have had 2 kids enrolled here - in group and semi private lessons. Many things to be aware of
1. Instructors change from session to session. New instructor who comes in has no clue what the kids learnt in the previous lessons. The kids simply end up repeating the same stuff over and over again.
2. If you enroll you kid in two lessons or more per week, they will again get different instructors for both lessons - with each instructor moving at their own pace and not communicating
3. We were encouraged to enroll our kid for a higher lesson for the next swim season
1. Instructors change from session to session. New instructor who comes in has no clue what the kids learnt in the previous lessons. The kids simply end up repeating the same stuff over and over again.
2. If you enroll you kid in two lessons or more per week, they will again get different instructors for both lessons - with each instructor moving at their own pace and not communicating
3. We were encouraged to enroll our kid for a higher lesson for the next swim season
Aris Meow
Nov 05, 2021
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I agree from another review. Extremely rude manager and admin. Very inconsistent teacher. 5 weeks with 5 different teacher to teach my child. The admin was very rude and walked away from the conversation. Very bad management. No follow up for any missed class. They don't have any openings for free play. I will lose my missed class without any make up. Teacher were new to teach. Don't recommend this school.
Trinh Pham
Aug 22, 2021
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Excellent swimming experience for little beginners (2 and above). Both my kids learned swimming when they were 2yrs old. Instructors help kids get used to being in water and learn basic strokes. From intermediate to advance, swimmers do laps extensively. And with shallow pool (about 4 ft), kids develop stamina and strength for long distance swimming.
Jackson Helen
Jul 13, 2021
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This is the worst experiences I ever have in my life!!! They asked my kid sits in the water for long time and teach very little swim!!! I talked to their manager. The manager is very rude. Be careful, no refund or makeup session, even if you missed their class because of them! My kid cried a lot when he back home. If you want you kids to lose passion of swimming, look no further.
Also, the swim pool is very crowded, they have several classes at the same time, there is not enough space for kids to learn swimming. They change the teachers/coach for the same classes. No continuous practice/teach
Also, the swim pool is very crowded, they have several classes at the same time, there is not enough space for kids to learn swimming. They change the teachers/coach for the same classes. No continuous practice/teach
Stephanie Chen
Sep 06, 2019
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I had my child go here and she was 12 years old and then a man that works there maybe a manager like, laughed at her because she did not know how to swim. I mean isn't it normal, besides since she does not know how to swim but isn't she here to learn how to swim. This is the most terrible place to come if you do not want to be criticized especially by an employee.
Tamanna Kazi
Jun 17, 2019
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I sent my young child 5-6 year old to group lessons here. We did not have a good experience since the teachers changed literally very class. Each teacher used the same approach and could not tailor according to the child's needs. My child did not like going to the pool. Since then we have changed the swim school and send him to Abilities United where he learnt to like swimming and is doing very well.
Payam Moradshahi
Jun 05, 2019
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This was my daughter's first ever swim school (started at 3). We could not continue there due to scheduling conflicts. We really like Flying Fish. My daughter took private lessons there for a year. She made great progress while there. She had two teachers while there and both were awesome. The facility is well organized. The pool is clean and warm. It does get busy at times and I think they can do a better job separating different classes from another. For us, since she was doing private, her teacher usually took her to another area in the pool where it was too crazy busy. Our main issue with
