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Orientation\u003c\/h1\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"hero-sub\"\u003eThe first step toward real water confidence — for children, adults, and swimmers who've struggled everywhere else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"hero-price\"\u003e$45 Evaluation — Fully Credited to Your First Month\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"hero-credit\"\u003eBook below, or call us first if your child has special needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"reviews-badge\" style=\"margin-top:32px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"stars\"\u003e★★★★★\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"reviews-text\"\u003e4.98 · Over 250 Verified Reviews\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"wom-banner\"\u003e\n    💬 All of our swim business comes from word of mouth. If someone sent you here, they trust us with their child — and we don't take that lightly.\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- WHAT HAPPENS --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"section-header\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"section-icon\"\u003e🏊\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003ch2\u003eWhat Happens in Your Evaluation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYour 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNo group testing. No assembly line. Just one coach, one student, and honest feedback about where they are and where they need to go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul class=\"checklist\"\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"check\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e Personalized water safety assessment\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"check\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e Breath control and buoyancy evaluation\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"check\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e Customized private curriculum roadmap\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"check\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e Instant skill-level placement in our boutique program\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"check\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e $45 fully credited to your first month of lessons\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003chr class=\"divider\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- OUR APPROACH --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"section-header\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"section-icon\"\u003e🎯\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003ch2\u003eOur Approach\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eWe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"highlight-box\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003e100% Private. Always.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eEvery lesson at OTA is private 1-on-1. No group classes, no distractions, no waiting for other kids to catch up or slow down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eNo \"summer help\" either. Our instructors are dedicated professionals who undergo six months of mentorship before ever leading a solo class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003chr class=\"divider\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- 12FT ADVANTAGE --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"section-header\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"section-icon\"\u003e💧\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003ch2\u003eThe 12ft Advantage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"depth-box\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"depth-number\"\u003e12ft\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eSafety 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eOur private facility in Katy features a shallow safety ledge and a 12ft deep end — and we've learned to use every inch of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003chr class=\"divider\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- SPECIAL NEEDS --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"special-needs\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003e🤝 Adaptive \u0026amp; Special Needs Swimming\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eWe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMario\u003c\/strong\u003e, our lead adaptive swim instructor, has spent 10 years working specifically with special needs students. He has personally trained \u003cstrong\u003eJeanne\u003c\/strong\u003e, our swim coordinator, and \u003cstrong\u003eEzra\u003c\/strong\u003e, who is now beginning to work with this population as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eOur 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 — \u003cstrong\u003eplease call us before you book.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003chr class=\"divider\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- TEAM --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"section-header\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"section-icon\"\u003e👥\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003ch2\u003eMeet Your Team\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"team-grid\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"team-card\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"team-avatar\"\u003e👩\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003ch4\u003eJeanne \u003cspan style=\"font-size:0.8rem;font-weight:400\"\u003e(\"Genie\")\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eSwim Coordinator. The heart of our swim program, trained under Mario's mentorship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"team-card\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"team-avatar\"\u003e🏅\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003ch4\u003eMario\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eLead Adaptive Instructor. 10 years of specialized experience with special needs swimmers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"team-card\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"team-avatar\"\u003e⭐\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003ch4\u003eEzra\u003c\/h4\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eRising coach trained under Mario. Already making a difference with students who need extra patience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003chr class=\"divider\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- LOCATION --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"section-header\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"section-icon\"\u003e📍\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003ch2\u003eWhere to Find Us\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eWe are located in \u003cstrong\u003eKaty, Texas (Harris County)\u003c\/strong\u003e. Our private facility serves families from Katy, Richmond, Fulshear, Cypress, and the greater Houston area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- CTA --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"cta-section\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eReady to Start?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eBook your $45 evaluation below — or call us first if your child has special needs or specific concerns. 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