They founded an instructional swimming school in Ocala that remains in operation today. Perry's most successful swimming student was his nephew, Don Schollander, a five-time Olympic gold medalist at the 1964 and 1968 Summer Olympics.
They established a teaching swimming academy in Ocala that continues to function today. Perry's most accomplished pupil was his cousin, Don Schollander, a five-time Olympic gold medalist at the 1964 and 1968 Summer Olympics.