Dean is the Owner of the San Antonio Swim Academy and has written the curriculum that has brought consistency to eight locations currently throughout San Antonio. Dean’s aquatic foundation began in the United States Marine Corps as a Marine Combat Instructor of Water Survival, where he graduated the Honor Graduate of his course in 1998. Through this secondary billet in the USMC he learned the importance of not just achieving a certification but learning the art of the constantly evolving practitioner. In running a Swim Tank on Camp Pendleton for two years he was able to qualify units in various levels as well as holding Swimming Instructor Courses.

Dean’s primary billet was as an Amphibious Reconnaissance Operator or “Recon Marine,” serving as a Team Leader in 35 recon missions in Iraqi Freedom. He has since graduated with a Masters degree in Architecture from the University of Texas at San Antonio.

Rebecca Treas, Operations Manager
Rebecca@saswimacademy.com

Rebecca joined SASA in 2009 with extensive experience with teaching swim lessons. In fact, while living in Germany, Rebecca had her own swim school where her love for children and swimming came together. Rebecca has 2 boys who keep her busy when she is not in the water. Rebecca enjoys going to the beach with her family.

Tania Gutierrez, Lead Registration Specialist
tania@saswimacademy.com

Tania is currently a student at UTSA majoring in Interior Design. She is a Level II Instructor as well as the Lead Registration Specialist t the San Antonio Swim Academy. As soon as she finishes her bachelors she plans to pursue a Masters in Architecture. When she is not in the office helping SASA clients or in the water, Tania enjoys spending quality time with her family.

Mrs. Maria-Elena Cortinas- Registration Specialist
maria@saswimacademy.com