Fish and Kicks Team
Owner & Head Coach
Dana Bronson
With more than 23 years of experience working with children and youth with special needs, and 38 years of coaching young people across a wide range of activities and programs, coach Dana is passionate about helping every child reach their full potential. As the owner and operator of Fish and Kicks for the past six years, I have dedicated my career to creating positive, supportive environments where children can build confidence, develop skills, and achieve meaningful success.
My coaching style is firm but caring, combining high expectations with patience, encouragement, and genuine investment in each child's growth. I believe that children are capable of more than they often realize, and I take pride in helping them discover their strengths while developing resilience, discipline, and self-confidence.
Whether working with beginners, experienced athletes, or children with unique learning and developmental needs, my goal is always the same: to provide personalized guidance that helps each individual succeed while making the experience enjoyable, rewarding, and memorable.
Coach
Autum Cox
With a Bachelor of Arts degree in Family and Child Development from Southern Virginia University, along with a background in education, athletics, and child development, Autum brings a thoughtful and encouraging approach to swim instruction. As a former NCAA Division III soccer player and high school swim team member, she understands the importance of confidence, discipline, and skill-building both in and out of the water. She also holds a minor in Art, reflecting her appreciation for creativity, learning, and personal growth.
Having previously worked as an elementary school teacher, Autum has extensive experience helping children learn, grow, and overcome challenges in a supportive environment. Her teaching background allows her to connect with swimmers of all ages and abilities while creating lessons that are patient, positive, and tailored to each individual’s needs.
With a passion for water safety and a genuine love for helping others succeed, Autum is dedicated to teaching swimmers the skills and confidence they need to feel comfortable and safe in and around the water. Her gentle coaching style focuses on encouragement, trust, and creating a positive experience where every swimmer can thrive.
Coach & Social Media Manager
Callie Bronson
Coach Callie is an experienced educator and swim instructor with a passion for helping children learn, grow, and build confidence. She earned her Bachelor's degree in History from Utah Valley University and spent six years working as a classroom teacher. In addition to her teaching experience, she worked for five years as a Registered Behavior Technician in a home-based autism program, supporting children and families through individualized behavioral interventions.
She currently maintains an active Arizona teaching credential and brings her extensive background in education, child development, and behavior support to her work as a swim instructor. Her patient, encouraging approach helps swimmers of all ages feel comfortable in the water while developing important safety skills and confidence.
Her love of teaching, combined with her enthusiasm for helping others succeed, makes her a positive and supportive presence both in and out of the pool.