Today, I had one of my young swimmers here for a lesson. She’s 5-years-old, it was her second time and the first, we worked through some nervous anxiety. This time, we laughed, had fun, blew up balloons, made up silly stories, and yes, she learned how to go underwater without fear.

Here’s what she told her mom tonight:

“Sydne is so nice. I feel so good with her. I feel like I’m getting a thousand kisses when I’m with her.”

Really, could a person ask for a better compliment?