What Happens in Your Evaluation
Your child gets a private 20-minute 1-on-1 session with one of our coaches. We assess breath control, water comfort, and how they respond to being in water they can't stand up in.
No group testing. No assembly line. Just one coach, one student, and honest feedback about where they are and where they need to go.
- ✔ Personalized water safety assessment
- ✔ Breath control and buoyancy evaluation
- ✔ Customized private curriculum roadmap
- ✔ Instant skill-level placement in our boutique program
- ✔ $45 fully credited to your first month of lessons
Our Approach
We don't teach to a checklist. Every student is different and we build our curriculum around the student — not the other way around. Our coaches don't move on until the student is genuinely ready, not just technically compliant.
100% Private. Always.
Every lesson at OTA is private 1-on-1. No group classes, no distractions, no waiting for other kids to catch up or slow down.
No "summer help" either. Our instructors are dedicated professionals who undergo six months of mentorship before ever leading a solo class.
The 12ft Advantage
Safety is an illusion if you can always touch the bottom. Our pool transitions to a 12ft deep end so students build real confidence in water they can't stand up in. That's the skill that actually saves lives — and it's the one most swim schools skip.
Our private facility in Katy features a shallow safety ledge and a 12ft deep end — and we've learned to use every inch of it.
🤝 Adaptive & Special Needs Swimming
We have quietly become one of the most trusted swim programs in the Katy area for children with autism and other developmental considerations — not because we advertised it, but because families kept referring other families.
Mario, our lead adaptive swim instructor, has spent 10 years working specifically with special needs students. He has personally trained Jeanne, our swim coordinator, and Ezra, who is now beginning to work with this population as well.
Our approach is patience-first, student-led, and completely free of pressure or rigid timelines. If your child has struggled in traditional swim programs, or has never been able to get comfortable in the water — please call us before you book.
Meet Your Team
Jeanne ("Genie")
Swim Coordinator. The heart of our swim program, trained under Mario's mentorship.
Mario
Lead Adaptive Instructor. 10 years of specialized experience with special needs swimmers.
Ezra
Rising coach trained under Mario. Already making a difference with students who need extra patience.
Where to Find Us
We are located in Katy, Texas (Harris County). Our private facility serves families from Katy, Richmond, Fulshear, Cypress, and the greater Houston area.
Ready to Start?
Book your $45 evaluation below — or call us first if your child has special needs or specific concerns. We want to make sure we're the right fit before you spend a dollar.
📞 855-682-3483Your $45 is fully credited when you enroll in your first month of lessons.