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Empowering people through love and respect for water and for themselves.

Our mission

  • Build love and respect

  • Prevent accidents

  • Increase participation

  • Build love and respect

  • Prevent accidents

  • Increase participation

Float2Fly is a Houston-area 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation founded to build lifelong love and respect for the water, prevent water-related accidents, and increase swim participation by providing and promoting water safety education, swim lessons, and competitive swim programming to underserved populations.

Through relationships with existing organizations and eventually through our own programming, Float2Fly aims to impart water safety education and swim lessons to at-risk populations in the greater Houston area.

While drowning and accident prevention are some of our basic objectives, we also strive to bring positive and impactful mentorship and coaching to these same populations, helping them reach their full potential in and out of the water.

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Signs of Drowning

Aileen Zavala | June 6, 2026
Drowning is often silent. Many people expect drowning to look like yelling, splashing, or waving for help. In reality, a person in distress may be unable to call out or attract attention. Some signs of drowning include:• Head low in the water with the mouth at water level• Head tilted back with mouth open• Glassy, […]
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Happy Memorial Day

Aileen Zavala | May 25, 2026
This Memorial Day, we want to remind everyone to stay safe in and around the water! Whether you’re spending time at the pool, beach, lake, or boat:• Never swim alone• Designate a water watcher• Wear a life jacket when needed• Stay alert and aware of your surroundings Float2Fly wishes everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial […]
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National Beach Safety Week!

Aileen Zavala | May 20, 2026
As National Beach Safety Week continues (05.18-05.24.2026), we’re helping spread awareness about beach and water safety as summer begins. Before going to the beach, remember these important safety tips:• Swim near a lifeguard  • Never swim alone  • Watch for rip currents  • Pay attention to warning flags and beach signs  • Keep a close eye on children near the water   […]
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Our Board of Directors

  • Michael Peron

    Founder and President
    Michael Peron has coached many levels of swimming for almost ten years, but there is nothing more rewarding than the lasting, positive impact a coach can have on young athletes as they grow and mature through the sport and through life. With the help of like-minded organizations, supportive colleagues, and swimming families, Michael hopes to build Float2Fly to empower people through love and respect for water and for themselves.

  • Seth Huston

    Director
    For Seth Huston, Head Coach of Rice University Women’s Swimming and CEO of Rice Aquatics, swimming has been a lifelong journey, producing countless positive relationships and helping him realize what he is capable of achieving—not just physically, but mentally and emotionally. With Float2Fly, Seth strives to share and instill this passion for swimming in others, so they too may enjoy a positive, lifelong journey both in and out of the pool.

  • Jared Jefferson

    Director
    Jared Jefferson is a former collegiate swimmer whose mission is to ensure low-income families and kids in urban communities have access to year-round swimming and water safety programs. Throughout his career, Jared has worked with local schools, organizations, and businesses to promote the benefits of swimming and water safety. Working with Float2Fly, Jared hopes to help kids increase their chances for success not just in the pool, but in life.

  • Michael Peron

    Founder and President
    Michael Peron has coached many levels of swimming for almost ten years, but there is nothing more rewarding than the lasting, positive impact a coach can have on young athletes as they grow and mature through the sport and through life. With the help of like-minded organizations, supportive colleagues, and swimming families, Michael hopes to build Float2Fly to empower people through love and respect for water and for themselves.

  • Seth Huston

    Director
    For Seth Huston, Head Coach of Rice University Women’s Swimming and CEO of Rice Aquatics, swimming has been a lifelong journey, producing countless positive relationships and helping him realize what he is capable of achieving—not just physically, but mentally and emotionally. With Float2Fly, Seth strives to share and instill this passion for swimming in others, so they too may enjoy a positive, lifelong journey both in and out of the pool.

  • Jared Jefferson

    Director
    Jared Jefferson is a former collegiate swimmer whose mission is to ensure low-income families and kids in urban communities have access to year-round swimming and water safety programs. Throughout his career, Jared has worked with local schools, organizations, and businesses to promote the benefits of swimming and water safety. Working with Float2Fly, Jared hopes to help kids increase their chances for success not just in the pool, but in life.