Awesome Team
Swimming is a skill for life—enjoy it every step of the way!
Meet Our Coaches
We have an experienced team of passionate coaches who love what they do. Some of the names you’ll meet when you join Take the Plunge include:
Coach Krystle, Alex, Isabel, Geoffrey, Joel, Tony, Mario, Yasser, and Mikael.
Hello! I’m Krystle, and I founded Take the Plunge.
I am a Level 2 ASCA-certified coach and trained in CPR and pool safety.I began swimming at a young age with Pirates Learn to Swim under Madelaine Mercure and my mother, Isabel King. I progressed quickly and soon moved into the “big pool,” swimming competitively. Year after year, I earned the title of age group champion and went on to break several national and school records.
Joining the club was like joining a family.
I trained under two top coaches: David Farmer and Abdul Sharif.I swam five days a week growing up, often attending both morning and evening practices. Land training was also a key part of my daily routine. It wasn’t always easy—there were definitely many tears along the way! These days, I teach and manage Take the Plunge.
My parents, Isabel King (my mother) and Geoffrey King (my stepfather), are well-known Masters swimmers and coaches. They bring over 30 years of experience to Take The Plunge, and their guidance has been invaluable.
Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of teaching with:
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Stingrays Swim Club under Anne-Marie Worme
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Sports on the Move under Sonia Perkins
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Pirates Learn to Swim under Madelaine Mercure
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Pirates Little Treasures
These experiences have been excellent learning opportunities, and I’ve enjoyed every moment.
I love watching my swimmers progress and, most importantly, having fun while they learn. My passion for teaching children is what inspired me to start Take The Plunge.
Some of the coaches:
