Trotter Family YMCA

713-781-1061 1331 Augusta Dr, Houston, TX, 77057

Meet Our Instructors

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James Allen

James Allen has been a swim instructor for the last 6 years. He brings a spin on the way a child can learn. He is as fun as he is professional. He is able and willing to teach any student of any age. 


Richard Allen

Richard Allen is from Ft. Worth, Texas. He moved to Houston to finish my Degree in Management Information Systems. Richard started swimming when he was seven years old. At the age of ten Richard started swimming for Ft. Worth Area Swim Team or (FAST) under the coaching of U.S.A. Gold Medalist Natalie Coughlin. Richard started teaching his family and friends at the of eighteen. He have a passion for Teaching and a passion for sports. He will give you my absolute best; just be willing and eager to learn.


Kirby Frank

I am YMCA certified along with CPR, First Aid, and Emergency Oxygen. I am very passionate about teaching kids to learn how to swim. I feel that it is a very important and a fun skill to know.


Kiiana Fuller

I am a certified YMCA lifeguard and swim instructor with over 4 years of experience. I love to teach and motivate kids as well as provide them with tools of having the lifelong skill of swimming. The best part of being at the Y is loving the bond that I have with all of the participants and creating an impact and experience they will never forget!


Krystal Johnson 

Krystal Johnson has been with the Y since 2010. She is a certified Swim Instructor, Lifeguard and Lifeguard Instructor as well as the Trotter YMCA's Pool Manager. She is a very enthusiastic individual with experience with children and adults in and outside of the water. 



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