Pro Swim Egv Llc

What Pro Swim Egv Llc does

Pro Swim Academy EGV, LLC is a privately-held LLC that operates a single-location learn-to-swim school at 681 Meacham Road in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, serving families in the Chicago suburbs. The business delivers a structured nine-level progressive curriculum spanning from infant water comfort classes (ages 4-12 months) through competitive swim team preparation (Team Venom and Pre-PRO), supplemented by adult lessons, family open swim sessions, and birthday party hosting. All instruction occurs in a purpose-built 92-degree salt water pool with a maximum semi-private class size of 3-4 students, and the facility includes family changing rooms, on-deck showers, and a Pro Shop. The owner-operator model centers on sole-owner Sara Biskie, who has 24 years of swim school industry experience and personally developed the proprietary PRO Curriculum and Evaluation System.

Instructional differentiation rests on the PRO Curriculum and Evaluation System, developed over 30+ years of combined experience, paired with a custom star tracking system that assesses swimmer skills at four levels (Attempted, Increased, Achieved, and PRO) and communicates progress to parents weekly. Parents access scheduling and progress information through the iClassPro third-party parent portal, complemented by native iOS and Android mobile apps. All instructors complete a minimum of 35 hours of in-water training and hold Red Cross lifeguarding and CPR certifications. The business is an active member of the United States Swim School Association, and Sara Biskie serves as a speaker and as a board member of the Stop Drowning Now nonprofit.

Revenue is generated primarily through subscription-style recurring weekly lessons billed automatically on the 1st of each month. Semi-private classes for ages 2+ are priced at $34 per class (~$136/month), infant classes at $27 per class (~$108-135/month), and adult lessons at $34 per class, with an annual $35 facility fee. A premium Academy Membership tier at $1,500 per six months bundles two lessons per week with unlimited open swims, fee waivers, and exclusive birthday party access at $350. Additional revenue streams include Family Open Swim sessions ($10-$15) and Birthday Party packages up to $1,400 for non-members. The company became part of the Main Street Academies collective in 2021, founded by Sara Biskie alongside Jim Spiers of SwimJim to coordinate multiple swim school brands.

Name

Pro Swim Egv Llc

Legal name

Pro Swim Academy EGV, LLC

Website

https://proswimacademy.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Pro Swim Academy EGV, LLC operates a single-location learn-to-swim school in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, offering progressive water safety classes from infants to competitive team preparation. The subscription-based business serves Chicago-area families through a proprietary curriculum and small semi-private classes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Swim Instruction Services

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

akta.pro primary industry

Aquatics Programs (Pools, Swim Lessons, Lifeguarding) (EDALAIAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Aquatic Centers & Swimming Facilities (MPAKAEAF)

Keywords

• Swim lessons
• Learn to swim
• Swim school
• Water safety
• Youth swimming

Headquarters

HQ city

Elk Grove Village

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Swim Lessons - Core Recurring Revenue: Ongoing weekly swim lessons billed monthly on the 1st. Semi-private classes for ages 2+ at $34/class ($136/month typical) and Swim Babies classes at $29/class ($116/month typical). Annual facility fee of $35. Lessons are ongoing year-round with automatic monthly billing.
2. Academy Memberships: Premium 6-month membership at $1500 offering 2 lessons/week (valued at $1632), additional lessons at 50% off, unlimited open swims, facility fee waiver, and exclusive birthday party access for $350 (normally $1400). Provides over $600 in savings.
3. Family Open Swim: Public open swim sessions Monday-Thursday 1-3PM. $15 for non-current swimmers, $10 for current PRO swimmers, FREE for Academy Members. Max capacity 25 people.
4. Birthday Party Packages: Birthday party hosting available exclusively for Academy Members at $350. Non-members can book at $1400. Limited availability.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

PRO Swim Academy is a privately-held swim school that delivers year-round, semi-private swim instruction for students from 4 months old through adults, using a 9-level progressive curriculum (SwimBabies through PreTeam/Team Venom). Lessons are taught in a 92-degree salt water pool at the Elk Grove Village, Illinois facility, with weekly progress tracking, free makeup classes, and a mobile app for scheduling. The company also offers family open swim, birthday party hosting, and a premium 6-month Academy Membership.

Product overview

PRO Swim Academy operates as a swim school offering a unified curriculum of progressive learn-to-swim classes and team programs. The core offering consists of 9 structured class levels spanning from infant water comfort (SwimBabies 1/2) through competitive swim team preparation (PreTeam 1/2), supplemented by adult lessons, family open swim sessions, and a mobile app for scheduling. The company also offers Academy Memberships as a premium tier providing discounted lessons and exclusive benefits. All programs utilize a consistent 92-degree salt water pool, semi-private class structure, and a research-based curriculum developed by the owner.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Team Venom: The ultimate goal of a PRO Swim Academy student; focuses on teamwork, fitness, and mastering the sport with non-competitive in-water coaching for PreTeam 2 swimmers.
• Pre-PRO

Products and services

• SwimBabies 1 (Platypup Swim Baby) Interactive class for babies ages 4-12 months and their caregivers, focusing on water comfort, safety, motor development, sensory exploration, and bonding through songs, movement, and play.
• SwimBabies 2 (PRO Babies) Class for toddlers ages 12-24 months and their caregivers, building water comfort and safety while supporting growing motor skills, confidence, and early social development.
• SwimTots (Ducklings & Ducks) Class for young children ages 2+ who are anxious about water, focusing on parent trust, teacher trust, water comfort, breath control, and basic floating skills.
• SwimBasics (Tadpoles) Class for children gaining water comfort while learning breath control, glides, back floats, and forward movement with alligator kicks and paddle arms.
• SwimKids (Frogs) Class for independent and confident swimmers learning basic stroke mechanics including freestyle with rollover breath, frog kicks, and pop-up breathing.
• Swimmers (Turtles) Class for swimmers ready to combine individual stroke elements into full strokes, learning breaststroke with pull and breathing, freestyle with side breathing, and backstroke endurance.
• SwimPros (Otters) Class for swimmers comfortable with front crawl, back crawl, and breaststroke who are learning independent lap swimming, circle swimming, and building endurance.
• PreTeam 1 (Pre-PRO) Once-a-week pre-swim team practice bridging lessons and team, for PRO students who have passed Otter level. Includes 800-yard minimum swims, IM learning, and competitive stroke techniques.
• PreTeam 2 (Team Venom) The ultimate goal level for PRO Swim Academy students, focusing on teamwork, fitness, and mastering the sport with non-competitive one-hour practices and in-water coaching.
• Adult Lessons Swimming lessons for adults with small teacher-student ratios and flexible goal-setting, taught by instructors who combine swim instruction with personal training. Weekend availability only.
• Family Open Swim Public open swim sessions in the 92-degree pool, available Monday-Thursday 1:00PM-3:00PM. Free for Academy Members, $10 for current swimmers, $15 for non-members. Max capacity 25 people.
• Birthday Parties Birthday party hosting available exclusively for Academy Members at $350; non-member equivalent listed at $1400. Limited availability.
• Academy Membership Six-month premium membership offering 2 lessons per week, additional lessons at 50% off, free open swims, facility fee waiver, and exclusive birthday party access for $1500 (over $600 savings).
• PRO Swim Academy Mobile App Mobile application available on iOS and Android for easy class booking, schedule management, and parent portal access.

Quantifiable outcome

• Minimum 35 hours of in-water training before instructors take over classes
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Main Street Swim SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded in 2021 by Jim Spiers (owner of SwimJim) and Sara Biskie (owner of PRO Swim Academy). Multiple locations in San Diego, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, and more to come. PRO Swim Academy is part of the Main Street Academies collective dedicated to water safety and quality swim instruction.
• Stop Drowning NowcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit organization focused on eliminating drowning through water safety education. PRO Swim Academy is an active supporter and board member (Sara Biskie serves as Board Member, Jim Spiers as President). The organization teaches kids to recognize drowning risks and protect themselves.
• SwimJimcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAquatic education company founded and led by CEO Jim Spiers. SwimJim introduced innovative approaches to aquatic education in New York City after Spiers began teaching and coaching at age 17.
• Swim-in ZoneminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPremier swim academy in the Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania, led by CEO Jim Spiers. Dedicated to serving the local community and ensuring water safety.
• After School to Achieve (ASTA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAfter-school care program owned by Jim Spiers, offering active learning opportunities in local schools in the Houston, Texas area. Provides children with active play and educational projects.
• Penguin Pools of FloridaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPool services company committed to delivering excellence and reliability. Mission to maintain pools in pristine condition for safe family enjoyment across Florida.
• United States Swim School Association (USSSA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry association for swim schools. PRO Swim Academy is an active member and Sara Biskie is a speaker for the association.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Big Blue Swim School: Multi-location swim school franchise with warm-water pools and a structured curriculum serving children 6 months and up. Competes with PRO Swim in suburban family markets with a scalable franchise model and significantly larger marketing budget.
• British Swim School: National swim school franchise with 200+ locations offering water safety and survival lessons for all ages. Targets the same infant-through-adult learn-to-swim customer base as PRO Swim, with similar curriculum-driven positioning and warm-water pool facilities.
• Aqua-Tots Swim School: Multi-state swim school franchise with locations across the U.S., providing year-round swim instruction for infants through adults. Competes with PRO Swim for the same family demographic in markets where it has overlapping territory.
• Goldfish Swim School: National franchise offering year-round swim lessons for children ages 4 months to 12 years with a proprietary curriculum and warm pools. Operates 150+ locations across North America with significantly greater capital and marketing reach than independent operators like PRO Swim.
• Emler Swim School: Established Texas-based swim school chain with multiple locations serving the same infant-to-competitive age progression as PRO Swim. Family-owned operator with a comparable proprietary curriculum and warm-water pool approach.

Direct peers

• SwimJim: Aquatic education company founded by Jim Spiers operating in New York City. Sister entity within Main Street Academies collective alongside PRO Swim Academy, sharing curriculum philosophy, management collaboration, and Stop Drowning Now board leadership.
• Swim-in Zone: Premier swim academy in the Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania, led by CEO Jim Spiers. Sister entity within Main Street Academies with overlapping curriculum philosophy, owner network, and operational standards.
• Main Street Swim School: Sister entity within the Main Street Academies collective, co-founded by Sara Biskie and Jim Spiers in 2021 with locations in San Diego and Los Angeles. Closely comparable business model, curriculum lineage, and operational philosophy to PRO Swim Academy.

Emerging players

• Streamline Swim Academy: Mid-Atlantic swim school offering group and private lessons with a similar developmental curriculum approach. Comparable target customer (families with young children) and competitive positioning to PRO Swim Academy in suburban markets.
• Saf-T-Swim: Multi-location swim school serving Long Island and New York with a similar year-round curriculum for children and adults. Comparable warm-water facility model and subscription-based lesson pricing to PRO Swim Academy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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