Water safety
Floating, breathing control, and comfort in the water, the foundation every swimmer needs to feel safe.
Swim instruction · All ages
Roots & Ripples
Rooted in Growth, Rippling Through the Community
From your first splash to your strongest stroke.
Our mission
Roots & Ripples teaches essential water safety, develops confident swimmers, and cultivates advanced technique through patient, structured instruction. We guide every swimmer through each stage of growth, from foundational safety to fluid movement and advanced performance, helping them progress from their first splash to their strongest stroke.
Confidence
Body position and smooth, relaxed movement. Skills build until the water stops feeling like a challenge.
Technique
Stroke development, efficiency training, and performance-focused work for swimmers chasing their best.
This month at the pool
Weekly and monthly highlights from our swimmers and our program.
Breath control week
Our beginner group spent the week on rhythmic breathing and relaxed floating, the single biggest unlock for new swimmers. Six swimmers reached independent front float.
Stroke clinic
Freestyle and backstroke refinement sessions for intermediate and advanced athletes.
More than a swim school
We focus on each athlete's individual goals and the long-term growth they want to achieve.
We are a swimming program dedicated to developing athletes at every level, from beginners learning water safety to advanced swimmers looking to polish their strokes. We are more than a swim school or a private lesson service. We focus on each athlete's individual goals and the long-term growth they want to achieve.
Our coaching is built around what you need. Whether you're learning foundational skills or building confidence in the water, we provide the guidance, structure, and support that match your ambitions.
We're committed to your progress and your success, both in the water and beyond it.
Private lessons
Focused, individualized instruction designed to meet each swimmer exactly where they are.
Whether a beginner learning essential water safety or an advanced athlete refining technique, every session is built with patience, structure, and clear progression. We teach the foundational skills swimmers need to feel safe and confident in the water, from floating and breathing control to body position and smooth movement.
As swimmers grow, we introduce advanced stroke development, efficiency training, and performance-focused technique work. Each lesson is tailored to the swimmer's goals, comfort level, and learning style.
With one-on-one guidance, consistent feedback, and a supportive environment, swimmers build confidence, skills, and a lifelong connection to the water.
Book a class- One-on-one instruction
- Water safety & float fundamentals
- Breathing & body position
- Stroke development
Meet the coaches
Patient instruction, real athletic development, and coaching built around you.
Matthew
Swim Coach & Founder
Matthew is a dedicated swim coach with two years of experience teaching swimmers of all ages and skill levels. His coaching foundation is built on many additional years working with athletes across basketball, soccer, and tennis, giving him a deep understanding of long-term athletic development and how athletes grow physically, mentally, and emotionally.
Matthew studied Business and Sports Management at Southern New Hampshire University, where he strengthened his knowledge of coaching methodology, program structure, and athlete support systems. His approach blends technical instruction with patience, communication, and a commitment to helping every swimmer progress at their own pace.
Whether he's coaching in the pool or leading athletes in other sports, Matthew's passion is building sustainable growth. He believes every athlete deserves the support, structure, and encouragement needed to succeed, and he brings that philosophy to every session.
Jaden
Swim Coach
Bio coming soon.
Swimmer stories
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Ready for your first splash?
Tell us about the swimmer, their goals, and the schedule that works for you.
Prefer email? matthewfogg@rootripples.com
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