Meet Coach Baron — founder of Learn to Swim 30A and a passionate swim instructor with more than 15 years of experience teaching swimmers of all ages and skill levels.

Since 2022, Coach Baron has been proudly offering personalized swim lessons throughout 30A and South Walton County. Prior to relocating to the Emerald Coast, he spent over a decade teaching swimming in New York City, working with a wide range of students and programs, including:

  • Infants and toddlers

  • Beginner through advanced swimmers

  • Private school swim programs

  • Individuals with physical or developmental disabilities

  • Foster and disadvantaged youth programs

  • Adult beginners and senior swimmers

  • Competitive athletes, including swimmers who advanced to Junior Olympics and Olympic Trials

Coach Baron believes swimming should feel encouraging, safe, and fun—whether you’re introducing your baby to the water for the first time or refining advanced swim technique.

One of the things families love most about Learn to Swim 30A is the convenience and personalized experience. Lessons take place right at your own private or community pool, making it easy to fit swim instruction into your family’s schedule while learning in a familiar environment.

Whether you’re a local family or visiting the 30A area on vacation, Coach Baron is here to help swimmers build confidence, strengthen skills, and safely enjoy the water all season long.

Coach Baron

The best swimmers were once beginners, keep going, and don’t forget to have fun!
— Coach Baron
The water may be deep but your courage is deeper. Keep swimming, and you’ll always find your way to the surface.
— Finley the Fish

Meet Coach Andey — a passionate swim instructor with a lifelong love for the water and a heart for helping children build confidence through swimming.

Originally from Southern California, Coach Andey has been swimming competitively since the age of 5 and continued her athletic career through the collegiate level in California. Her years of experience in and around the water have shaped not only her strong swim background, but also her passion for teaching swimmers of all ages and abilities.

Coach Andey is dedicated to creating a fun, safe, and encouraging environment where children can learn, grow, and truly enjoy swimming at every stage. With experience in both swimming and child development from coast to coast, she brings patience, positivity, and energy into every lesson.

Whether your child is just becoming comfortable in the water or working to strengthen their skills and technique, Coach Andey is committed to making each lesson a supportive and exciting experience that helps swimmers gain confidence both in and out of the pool.

As part of the Learn to Swim 30A team, Coach Andey provides personalized swim lessons throughout 30A and South Walton County, meeting families at their private or community pools for a convenient and comfortable learning experience.

Coach Andey

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