Letters of Recommendation and Reference
for Health Coach Paul Swan Van Lent
Associate Executive Director, Redlands Family YMCA
He has a sincere passion for serving people and encouraging them to live healthier, more active lives
He has the knowledge, experience, discipline, and interpersonal skills necessary to make a meaningful difference in the lives of his clients.
….he demonstrates patience, discipline, encouragement, and a strong commitment to helping others reach their goals.
Father of Special Needs Karate Students
His authenticity, compassion, and wisdom have helped me improve not only my physical health but also my mental, emotional and professional well-being.
He is grounded, empathetic, and deeply understanding….
Beginning/Intermediate Pyramid Acrobatics Trainer
for the Great All-American Youth Circus at the Redlands Family YMCA
He is trustworthy, patient, and a strong listener. I can depend on him in any situation, and I have seen the confidence and care he brings when working with others.
San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department
Chairman, Golden Dragon School of Kyokushinkai Karate
His depth of experience, technical proficiency, and ability to mentor and inspire others make him uniquely qualified…
Chairman, Ice Bear Kyokushinkai Karate School
High School Teacher
…Paul’s guidance helped me to recover from trauma, with drastic improvement in my mental, emotional and social health.
Karate Student
…he is ALWAYS learning. He also introduces new ways to train and shares what he recently has learned…
Karate Student and One of Paul’s Mentors
…passionate, patient, caring, trustworthy, encouraging, and knowledgeable. He does not withhold from imparting the vast knowledge and experience he holds.
Karate Student 2017-2025
He sees the value and potential of who people are, names it, and empowers them on a journey to grow.
Truly, he walks with people on their journey to discover their own health vision and purpose.
Father of Karate Student 2015-Present
…he patiently teaches and explains his lessons to students of all ages and is always willing to repeat a lesson if asked