About Us

Coach Mike’s professional background in the New York City gourmet coffee scene leveraged his B.A. in Economics from NYU, his love of understanding how things work and his deeply held desire to make a tangible difference in peoples’ lives - whether it was the customer, his staff or the farmer where the coffee was harvested. On this journey, Mike discovered the power of pairing technical expertise with hospitality—creating value for others while treating them with dignity and care.

That same commitment to understanding and service took on new meaning when he saw his own children experience transformation through the Triton Tykes swimming method. Watching their fear dissolve and their confidence grow in just days was a life-changing experience and inspired Coach Mike to learn and to deliver this gift to other families. After training with Coach John of Triton Tykes Swimming in Atlanta, Georgia, Coach Mike launched Mike’s Minnows in the summer of 2024.

Since then, over 50 children in the New York/New Jersey area have gained not only the ability to swim but also the confidence and capability that enables them to develop into mentally and emotionally healthier children overall. For Coach Mike, it’s about more than swimming—it’s about helping kids face challenges with courage and grow into stronger, more self-assured individuals.