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Olivia's Mom

Hi! I just wanted to say that one thing I love about living here is the pool amenities.  I met Rob at the pool giving swimming lessons to a kid.  I immediately asked him his name and asked him if he was able to give Olivia swimming lessons.  Ever since then Olivia has learned how to swim and is getting better every week, she loves and looks forward to it every week.  He is very good with kids and I totally recommend him if you have any other residents with kids that are looking for a swimming coach.  I’ll totally recommend him! 

Christina V.

Hope this finds well, I would like to tell you that thanks to my swimming classes I have had an impressively fast recovery from my knee replacement that even my doctor is amazed at, it has not only had a great impact on my physical recovery but also psychologically, minimizing my stress levels.  As a resident I appreciate the opportunity to have access to these classes and would like to be a voice for the rest of the community and reinforce how important this sport is and how lucky we are to have Bob and Rob Placak as our personal coaches. 

Diane F.

Hey Bob, great swim lessons this weekend.  Beu and I love how well Kit is doing with Robert.  Thank you so much.  

Kelly and Jason W.

I am pleased to write this letter to share my family’s positive and unique experience with swim instruction from Bob Placak and his son Robert.  I had heard about a father and son team offering swim lessons from a friend and neighbor and jumped at the chance to sign up.  Both Bob and Robert had exceptional swim expertise and I was impressed with their introduction to the children and tutorial lessons to follow.  I knew we were in great hands and that my children would have fun while they learned.  The enthusiasm Robert and Bob brough to the pool as fantastic.  Robert’s ability to instruct and interact with children so professionally and skillfully was exceptional.  It’s not every day your children have the opportunity to learn to swim from two of Marin County’s most talented and accomplished swimmers. 

Robert O.

I would absolutely recommend Robert as a swim instructor for anyone with kids learning to swim, regardless of their prior comfort level or experience.  Robert taught our daughter, 5, who knew how to generally move around in the water, and taught her proper strokes and tips for controlling her movement and breathing in the water to minimize exhaustion.  He also taught our son, 3, who had no prior swimming capabilities, and who after only a few lessons was swimming across the pool entirely on his own.  Robert was calm and composed with the kids and managed to convey his instruction in a way they could easily understand.  He was a great teacher.

Gresh's Mom

Robert has been so amazing and patient.  Gresh was a bit out of sorts today and Robert wasn’t even phased.  He’s been so wonderful-thank you. 

Sherry M.

Father and son Robert offered to coach me in swimming.  I always considered myself an athlete, but was surprised how imperfect my swim strokes were and how my strength had diminished as I aged.  During coaching I have benefitted from Robert Jr’s many fine attributes:  Knowledge: Robert has learned proper techniques from his lifelong exposure to swim training and competition.  Work ethic: I was able to attend several of Robert’s recent RHS swim meets and saw the results of his training and hard work: giving his ALL individually and to his team and reaching championship finals in all his races.  Patience and Creativity: As a learner in my seventies I need visual, kinesthetic and auditory guidance.  One of my favorite swim stroke examples was when Robert laid on the diving block above the pool and demonstrated the proper breaststroke kick.  I have been fortunate to watch Robert coach children.  I’ve seen their fun and quick progress-starting from where they are, and helping them experience the satisfaction of improvement.  Thank you Robert(s) for bringing health and learning to swimmers of all ages. 

Ravi G.

My 5 year old son has been taking lessons from Robert for the past 8 weeks and the improvement has been nothing short of unbelievable.  He has transformed from a kid with minimal water skills to a boy who is enthusiastic about being in the water, confident in his strokes, and able to swim the length of the pool with ease.   This is primarily due to Robert’s patience and easygoing nature – my son immediately felt comfortable learning from Robert and trusts him in the pool.  And, there is clearly a method to the way Robert teaches.  Each lesson builds off the previous ones and ensures that my son is developing excellent habits in the pool, all while having a great time.  As a parent, seeing his transformation in the pool has been so enjoyable – but seeing how much fun he has with Robert as he is learning is the best part! 

Zeynep A.

It is my great pleasure to recommend Robert Placak as a swim instructor for children 2+.  My daughter Kayra (9) and I met Robert at Harbor Point Club in June and since then he has been giving private swim lessons to my daughter this summer.  As a mother, it is not every day that I meet a young gentleman who is dedicated to providing engaging and fun swim lessons for children.  My daughter has been looking forward to her swim lessons with Robert and enjoying improving her swimming techniques.  I am impressed with Robert’s expertise and maturity.  I believe that Robert’s calm, reliable and patient presence as a swim instructor contributed to my daughter’s willingness to become a better swimmer.  I would highly recommend Robert as a swim instructor for children 2+ who want to learn to swim or improve their swimming styles and strokes.

Mike C.

I am writing this letter to highlight the exceptional swim instruction led by Robert Placak.  Robert is an award-winning swimmer and a champion of the RCP Tiburon Mile, one of the most competitive open water swimming events in the world.  Robert and his father, Bob Placak, an All-American record holder, are well-known throughout Marin County for their cutting-edge swimming tutorial.  Their depth of experience and expertise allows them to tailor each lesson to the skillset of the swimmer.  Robert is particularly good with children, and his sense of humor keeps them engaged in fun, interactive lessons. 

Kristin R.

While observing a lesson led by Robert, Madeline was so captivated that she began mimicking the instructions and immediately improved her technique.  After 5 individualized sessions with Robert, Madeline has progressed from a Level 2 swimmer (basic skills) to a Level 5 swimmer (refined strokes) and she’s eager to join the local swim team.  Robert has the talent of a great athlete, a natural leader, and a delightful peer of all ages.  It is a pleasure to work with him and I highly recommend him.