Meet Our Swim Instructors

Marichu Flores - General/Adapted Swim Instructor-

(AEA) Autism Spectrum Aquatics Certified

ALMA MATER: St. Paul College of Manila, Philippine (BS Food and Nutrition)

My personal goal is to be active through my daily activities to gain strength, physically and mentally, to help me reach my professional goals to teach and help SJSU Timpany Center clients of all ages in their physical, emotional, and mental aspect of their life.

Achieved or accomplished First Aid certification for Adult, Child and Infant.

Fishing: Ocean or shore Fishing, crabbing, oyster harvesting
Planting Indoor/outdoor: Bonsai, Orchids, Flowering, cactus, vegetables and tree pruning. Two strings kites flying, Embroidering, sewing and silk-screening machine operator. Drawing, sketching and graphic designing. Photography. Book Binding machine operator. Hobbies: Teaching * Dancing * Sports * Kayaking * Bicycling * Walking * Cooking * Bird watching.

Dennis Young - Swim Instructor / Lifeguard , Aquatic Exercise Association - (AEA) Autism Spectrum Aquatics Certified

San Francisco born and raised, A bit different than most of the staff at TC, since I have an Industrial Engr degree from UC Berkeley and I'm one of the oldest, yet newest swim instructors at TC.  You'll know me by the grey hairs and you'll know that I am one of the "senior" staff. I started out at TC as a volunteer ( I manage TC's website as well as TC's other IT needs) after being a member for more than 8 years before asking to contribute more as a staff member. 

TC has taught me that the job of a swim instructor requires a passion and dedication to service and its rewards are not always tangible. The smiles and achievements of my students however are more valuable than the tangible. It takes patience  (and sometimes a smile), communication, and much attention to work with our students , especially the ones with special needs in our adapted lesson. Adapted lessons are a new one for me, but I am learning much from the more experienced instructors. Since our students have unique needs it's alway a grand adventure with sometimes an unplanned journey.

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Nickolas (Nick) Price -

Nickolas Price - Swim Instructor, Certified Nutritionist, and Sports Medicine and Kinesiology Certification 

Hello All! My name is Nick Price, a passionate and fun swim instructor here at Timpany Center. Having just started teaching I bring a new and fresh kinesthetic eye to things. I am happy to work with beginners to advanced swimmers, regardless of age, gender or disability, to improve their skills and gain confidence in the water. 

Apart from instruction, I also enjoy organizing marathon and cycling events and collaborating with other swim instructors to enhance the learning experience. I strongly believe that everyone can learn to swim, regardless of age or ability, and I am committed to helping my students achieve their swimming goals.

Currently school attending: SJSU Kinesiology (IPAC concentration) and Nutrition Minor

Goals: OT or APE

Skills and areas of expertise: Patient and adaptable individual. Flexible teaching environment and a great communicator based on work put in. 

Fun fact: Huge marvel and Disney fan!