The Scully Family

"Coach Mark has been an incredible ISR instructor for our family. His calm, confident, and consistent teaching style immediately put both of our children at ease, even at very young ages. He clearly understands how to work with babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, and knows exactly when to push and when to encourage.

We absolutely love the ISR method and truly believe in it. Our kids started lessons in April at ages 2 and 4, and the progress has been amazing in just a few months. Our 4-year-old can now swim the entire pool independently, and our 2-year-old can float and swim a few feet to the edge or stairs. These are real, life-saving skills.

We would wholeheartedly recommend Coach Mark to any family considering ISR lessons. The confidence and safety skills our children have gained in the water are priceless, and we are so thankful for the impact he’s had on our family."

"We cannot say enough wonderful things about our ISR coach, Mark. He has worked with our family for years. Isabella has been his student since she was just 1 year old, and Orie since he was 6 months old, and the impact he’s had has been incredible. Mark is exceptionally patient, kind, and encouraging. He meets each child exactly where they are and consistently motivates them to keep trying, even when something feels challenging. Because of his calm and supportive approach, both of our kids truly love the water, which speaks volumes about his teaching style. ISR is so important for children because it teaches them how to survive in the water, not just swim. Accidents can happen in seconds, and ISR gives kids the skills and muscle memory they need to respond instinctively if they ever fall into a pool or body of water. Knowing our children have these life-saving skills provides an unmatched sense of security as parents. Most importantly, Mark has given us peace of mind. Knowing that Isabella and Orie have the survival skills to swim and stay safe if they were ever to fall into a pool is priceless. The confidence and safety he’s instilled in them is something we’ll always be grateful for. If you’re looking for an ISR coach who genuinely cares, builds confidence, and prioritizes safety while making learning fun, Mark is the absolute best. We recommend him without hesitation." 

"We had an amazing experience with Mark as our ISR swim coach, and I can’t recommend him highly enough. He was incredible teaching both of my kids essential water safety skills, especially floating. My daughter started ISR at just 16 months old and is now almost 4. She absolutely loves the water and is now beginning to work on strokes, which is such a testament to the strong foundation Mark helped build early on. More recently, my son completed ISR, and Mark was unbelievably patient, calm, and encouraging with him throughout the process. Mark is kind, flexible, and genuinely cares about both the kids and the parents. He takes the time to explain things, answer questions, and make sure everyone feels comfortable. ISR has been a very positive, supportive experience that has given my kids critical survival water skills and confidence in the water.
We are so grateful for Mark and everything he’s done for our family. If you’re considering ISR, he is truly the best."

"Mark is a wonderful ISR coach for children.  He has a natural ease and playfulness that helps young children and parents feel at ease and enjoy the learning experience in the water.  I was anxious before our first lesson, worried that my children would be afraid of the lessons; however, my mind was put at ease by the end of the first lesson.  Not only do my children enjoy the lessons, they look forward to them!  This is one of the best decisions I have made as a parent; it gives me great peace of mind to know that my children can survive in the water.  I am grateful that we found Coach Mark for this important childhood milestone."

"Coach Mark strikes the perfect balance between challenging his students while also supporting them. He pushes my son to learn new skills while also respecting his need to feel safe. His teaching style has led to incredible growth and confidence for my son."