WHY SWIM WITH COACH MARQUES
Coach Marques Garcia has completed over 90 triathlons and countless open water swims. He teaches private, one-on-one swim lessons for adults of all skill levels in Bellevue, Kirkland and the Seattle Eastside. Each lesson works on stroke efficiency and the mental side of swimming, so you feel calmer, more comfortable and faster in the water. Pick the package that fits your goals below.
4 Pool Sessions -
700
+$100 Pool Access Fee for 1 month
4 Coached pool sessions - $175 per session
Valid for 4 weeks
4 sessions, each session length is 55 min
Coached - in person sessions
Swim stroke analysis and correction
One video and one written analysis at the end of sessions.
Package duration is 4 weeks
All sessions must be used in package duration
24 hour cancelation policy applies.
No refund once sessions start .
Arrive on time. Late arrivals will count Vs session time
6 Pool Sessions -
1,020
+$100 Pool Access fee for 1 month.
6 Coached pool sessions - $170 per session
Valid for 4 weeks
6 in-person coached sessions
Session length is 55 min
Swim stroke analysis and correction.
One video and one written analysis at end of package
Package duration is 4 weeks
24 hour cancelation policy applies.
No refund once sessions start.
No late arrivals. Delayed times count as part of session
8 Pool Sessions -
1,320
+$100 Pool Access fee for 1 month
8 Pool Sessions - -$165 per session
Valid for 6 weeks
8 in-person coached pool sessions
Session length is 55 minutes
Swim stroke analysis and correction
One video and one written report at the end of package
Package duration is 6 week
24 Hour Cancelation Policy applies.
No late arrivals. Delayed time count as part of session
Payment is up front.
Non-refundable once sessions start.
10 Pool Sessions -
1,600
+$200 Pool Access fee for 1 month.
10 in-person, coached pool sessions- $160 per session
Valid for 8 weeks
Session length is 55 minutes
Swim stroke analysis and correction
One video and one written report at end of package
Package duration is 8 weeks
No refund once training starts
No late arrivals. Late times count as part of session
24 Hour Cancelation Policy applies.
20 Pool sessions -
3,000
+$200 Pool Access fee for 2 months
BEST VALUE - 20 Pool sessions - $150 per session
Valid for 2 months
20 coached in-person pool sessions -
Session length is 55 minutes
Swim stroke, form, breathing, kicking and swim abilities
Learn how to swim from A to Z
Package duration is 2 months
1 -1 OWS with coach Marques
250
Valid until canceled
One session with other participants.
Swim Stroke analysis.
OWS drills.
Deep Start Drills
Cold Water Drills.
Wetsuit or non- Wetsuit OWS mental prep
Overcome phobias, anxieties, fears, & psychological barriers
Enrty and exit strategies.
One on One session with coach Marques
CHOOSE YOUR PACKAGE
ONE-ON-ONE WITH COACH MARQUES
OPEN WATER SWIM COACHING
Moving from the pool to open water can feel intimidating. Coach Marques helps you clear fear and hesitation and build real confidence with simple, proven steps: sighting, breathing, deep-water starts, cold water and wetsuit comfort. Whether you're training for your first sprint triathlon or a full IRONMAN, or you just want to feel at ease in the lake, you'll get a calm, clear plan. Book the 1-on-1 open water session in the packages above.
WHAT SWIMMERS SAY
“I did not know how to swim before… His ability to break down swim technique and explain it clearly made learning from scratch feel doable.”
— Karen Lai
“I took 4 lessons and Coach Marques’s open water clinic, and in that time, my swimming went from frantic and breathless to much more confident and smooth.”
— Janice Dow
“I took 20 swim lessons with him… I went from 25 yards in the pool to swimming 2.4 miles on a full Ironman course with ease.”
— Gaurav Mukherjee
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Who are these lessons for?
Adults at every level: complete beginners learning to swim, swimmers who want a smoother and more efficient stroke, and triathletes getting ready for open water. Every lesson is one-on-one with Coach Marques.
I'm nervous in the water. Is that okay?
Yes. Many of Coach Marques's swimmers started out anxious or unable to swim at all. Lessons move at your pace, step by step, until you feel calm and in control.
How long is each lesson?
Pool sessions are 55 minutes. The Pool Analysis is a single one-hour session.
How many lessons will I need?
It depends on your starting point. Swimmers fixing their stroke often see a big change within 4 to 6 sessions. Complete beginners usually do best with 10 to 20 sessions. The 20-session package covers learning to swim from A to Z.
Where do lessons take place?
At a private pool on Seattle's Eastside, serving Bellevue and Kirkland.
How much do lessons cost?
Packages run from 4 to 20 pool sessions, at $175 down to $150 per session. Pool access fees are listed with each package. You can also book a single one-hour Pool Analysis ($399), which includes video and a written report, or a one-on-one open water session ($250).
What do I get besides the lessons?
Every pool package includes stroke analysis and correction, plus a video analysis and a written analysis at the end.
What should I bring?
Swimsuit, goggles, swim cap, pull buoy, swim paddles and a towel.
What's the cancellation policy?
Cancel at least 24 hours ahead. Packages are non-refundable once sessions begin, and time lost to late arrival can't be made up.
How do I book?
Choose a package above, or message Coach Marques on WhatsApp with any questions.