Discover our mission, values, and passionate team. For over 33 years, we’ve helped kids build skills, confidence, and a lifelong love for movement in a supportive environment.
"Our mission is to serve parents, children, and adults with the very best in aquatic education. We strive to promote aquatic participation at every level and at every age for safety, fun, fitness, and competition."
— David Tate - Owner.
The EVO Way
Today there are more and more choices when it comes to swimming instruction, however at EVO Swim School swimming has evolved. EVO Swim School is the premier school to master swimming goals at every level of competency. EVO is elevated above the rest, and here’s how:
- Understanding the Big Picture
Our services provide instruction for every person at every level of aquatic instruction. We offer parent-tot classes for babies learning to swim, all the way to advanced instruction which helps many of our competitive swimmers obtain college scholarships. Our ultimate goal would be to have the pleasure of teaching your child how to swim for safety first, then for backyard fun, then for fitness, and finally for competition.
- Our Facility
Our state-of-the-art facility is designed with both students and parents in mind. The pool is designed with “rim flow” gutters, providing supervisors and viewers with an unobstructed view and calm waters during lessons. Our viewing room caters to a parent’s busy lifestyle offering free wi-fi in addition to a clear view of everything being taught in the water. Our play area gives Mom and Dad a break when brothers and sisters might be along for the ride. But the best part is that everything is indoors, so you can beat the Arizona heat with air conditioning, and enjoy a comfortable environment all year long!
- Disciplined Instruction
EVO Swim School is by no means a boot camp, but a great learning environment that allows students a steady, consistent approach to understanding how to develop the right habits. These teaching techniques make our students safe, efficient and strong swimmers. This disciplined instruction challenges your child, which supports their physical, mental and emotional health. Your child learns coordination and begins to understand the value of physical work and the persistence to succeed. This challenge creates an inward satisfaction that kids can’t get from playing video games or watching tv.
- Specialized Instruction for Young Children
Children who are not yet independent in the water are placed into our first group lesson, called the Otter class. This class has been carefully designed to help young or frightened children learn at this crucial stage in their progression.
We specialize in helping 2 and 3 year old children gain a basic level of independence in the water. Our philosophy of instruction is unmatched and we pride ourselves on helping the youngest of children become safer around the water.
Our Team
Get to know the dedicated team guiding our gymnasts every step of the way!
David Tait
General Manager at Sandhills
Wendy
Trampoline & Tumbling Team DL
Joel Neuwirth
Womans Team DL
Krissy Sette
Recreational DL
June Davis
Office Manager
Real Stories of Growth, Fun, and Success
Read real testimonials from Google, Yelp, Facebook review from our current and former member families.
Amazing coaches!
Coach Lexie has created a bond with my 4 year old that is so strong it's literally visible. He trusts her completely and has FLOWN through the last three levels. I highly recommend EVO and RIO. The level of instruction is high, the care and compassion is incredible, and they put tons of effort into curating an effective program with effective staff.
Sarah Randolph
Gained so much confidence
My son has been going here for 15 months! He has gained so much confidence with swimming and is able to swim very well! We have been to other swim facilities, but this is the best! All the instructors are great here, but big shout out to Coach Viola and Coah EmmaLeigh...these ladies know their stuff!!
Roxanne Rea
Family-oriented
Great school! We've taken all our kids here over the last 10 years. Consistent schedules, great staff, great swimmers!
Tiffany Bolton
Patient Instructors
Love this school! The instructors take time with each student and the lessons are informative and fun for the kids! They end the lesson with a boat ride and the kids look forward to it every time. Can’t recommend Evo Swim school highly enough.
Tia Lent
Dedicated and Caring Coaches
100% recommend EVO to every parent out there. I’m amazed by how much my kids have learned and I am so proud of them. This wouldn’t be without the dedicated and caring coaches. EVO is a big part of our lives now and my kids love going there.
Amanda R
Facility is very clean
We love Evo! My 3.5 year old has been taking lessons for about 2 months now and we've had an amazing experience! My son loves going to classes each week, Coach Lilly is so great with my little guy, the people at the front desk are super nice and helpful, and everyone else we've interacted with are friendly and welcoming. The facility is very clean and organized and we are so happy with our experience so far!
Emily E.
The best decision we made for our son
Signing our son up for gymnastics at Sandhills was the best decision we've made. He looks forward to every class and has developed incredible strength and coordination.
James R.
Immediate results!
We've done 4 sessions so far and I've seen a huge improvement! My daughter is excited to go to swim class every week. I'm glad she is being taught survival skills too.
