Brookland Swim Academy

Man, Jerry is awesome. Able to handle a large class and give kids the attention they need. He’s extremely charismatic and exciting and it translates to the parents and kids seamlessly! He projected confidence and it gave my two kids the confidence to let go of the wall and start going for it. Can’t say enough about him! As far as the communication piece: he’s obviously has gotten better because he’s timely and let’s us know well in advance if there are any changes, which gives us predictability. 10/10 recommend

Owner needs an assistant to help with communication. My son has taken swim lessons on and off for 8 years. He was swimming after 2 lessons with Coach Jerry. He is the best swim coach.

Echoing review below. Business is non-responsive and has not communicated with clients regarding canceled classes, etc.

We signed our toddler up for spring lessons with Brookland Swim Academy. The morning of (like 90 minutes before) our first lesson the owner, Jerry, told me my payment didn’t go through and also told me the lesson was canceled due to an issue at Deanwood Aquatic Center, but that it would be rescheduled. I’ve since tried for nearly 2 weeks to get in touch, but the mailbox is full and the owner doesn’t return calls. I called Deanwood this afternoon and was told that Jerry does not have a permit to operate at DC recreation centers and was not allowed to operate a business/teach swim at their location. A real bummer as we were really excited to bring our daughter to lessons!