Aquatic Instructor

Jim Dipaola

BACKGROUND: A successful High School, College and top ten Master swimmer. Has coached in CA, CT and has been coaching the MPHC swim club for over twenty years.

CERTIFICATION: In-house trained and USMS Coach.

SPECILIZATION: Improving Strokes, Technique, Strength, and Endurance in all four Strokes.

FUN FACT: Every April 1st I conduct the snow shoveling class at MPHC.

“If you shovel it you own it.”

Debbi Furman

BACKGROUND: National level swimmer and elite level gymnast. First gymnast inducted into Brown University Hall of Fame, BA in Theatre Arts. Native New Yorker.

CERTIFICATION: AFAA/NASM certified group and personal training. Zumba, Aqua Zumba, Dance, Bolly X, Spin, Reiki master.

SPECILIZATION: I focus my training on the Mind Body Spirit connection as they are the three components of a healthy lifestyle. My classes are fun, high energy workouts that emphasize form and alignment so that people learn to understand their bodies and how to optimize their workouts—giving them the tools to move through life with more efficiency and awareness.

FUN FACT: I have a 10lb Yorkie named Rambo who loves to swim!  woof!

“It’s never too early or too late to work towards being the healthiest you.”

Aquatic Instructor

Anthony Guzman

BACKGROUND: Currently a senior at Stony Brook University studying applied mathematics and economics.

CERTIFICATIONS:LGT, CPR, First Aid, and In-house training.

SPECIALIZATIONS:Freestyle technique and Breaststroke technique.

FUN FACT: I enjoy weightlifting.

“Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try.”

Aquatic Instructor

Esther Muller

BACKGROUND: I was born and raised in NYC has been teaching at MPHC for over 25 years.

CERTIFICATION: In-house trained instructor.

SPECILIZATION: Getting beginners that are afraid of the water to learn the fun of the water.

FUN FACT: Learn to swim is important and lots of fun.

“Join me in the water and can learn the fun the water gives to us..”

Aquatic Instructor

Aidan Kunze

BACKGROUND: I was born and raised in NYC and swam competitively for 13 years.

CERTIFICATION: In-house trained instructor, CPR, and First Aid.

SPECILIZATION: I like to focus on the fundamentals of swimming which can help any level swimmer become more efficient in their technique. I also can adapt to the needs of each individual swimmer.

FUN FACT: I am theatrical actor and singer as well as a NYC Middle School Ping Pong Championship Semifinalist, the highlight of my life.

“You must exhaust yourself in the pursuit of what you want. Use up all of being and you will regret nothing.”

Aquatic Instructor

Bryant Pena

BACKGROUND: I was born in Dominican Republic and moved to New York when I was 10 years old.

CERTIFICATION: In-house trained instructor. LGT, CPR, and First Aid

SPECILIZATION: I am a well rounded instructor. I specialize in all levels of swimming. Backstroke and Freestyle Technique.

FUN FACT: I have been a swimming since I was 13. I love to play baseball, basketball, football, volleyball, cycling, track and field, and also have completed 2 triathlons in high school.

“Consistency is the key in becoming a good swimmer”

Aquatic Instructor

Justin Yodice

BACKGROUND: High school and some college

CERTIFICATIONS: LG FIRST AID WSI in progress

SPECIALTY: Building the foundation and working from the ground up to be the best.

FUN FACT : Nothing scares me.

“Prevail or perish.”