I've been teaching swimming for over 30 years and I built Swim Teach so that I can share all my knowledge, wisdom and experience from the thousands of swimming lessons I have had the pleasure of teaching. Take a look back through my previous newsletters and see what you missed.
Ever feel like you’re repeating the same lessons?
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Hi there, Mark here 👋 Hope you’re doing well - and that your lessons have been flowing nicely this week. Let me ask you something… What do you reach for when you need a fresh idea mid-week? When a lesson feels a bit flat, or you’ve got a new swimmer (or teacher) who needs a bit more structure? ​That’s exactly why I created my Swimming Teacher Toolkits. They’ve quietly become a go-to resource for many teachers who want something reliable to fall back on… without overthinking it. Each one builds naturally depending on what you need:
They’re designed to take the pressure off - whether that’s planning from scratch, supporting someone new, or just keeping your lessons feeling fresh. Now, if you’re an experienced teacher, you might not need a full toolkit… But you might find yourself dipping into:
And if you’re working with other teachers - or know someone just starting out - these can make a real difference to their confidence early on. If you’re curious, you can take a look here:
Even just browsing what’s included might give you a few new ideas for your next session. As always, I appreciate you being part of this community - and the work you do every day in the water. Warm regards, ​Swim Teach​ PS - forward this to any swimming teachers you think will benefit from any of these outstanding resources. |
Hi! I'm Mark, creator of Swim Teach
I've been teaching swimming for over 30 years and I built Swim Teach so that I can share all my knowledge, wisdom and experience from the thousands of swimming lessons I have had the pleasure of teaching. Take a look back through my previous newsletters and see what you missed.
Hi, Mark here. I hope you’ve had a great week. If your legs are working hard but you still feel like you’re going nowhere, your front crawl kick probably needs refining - not more effort. A good kick should help you stay balanced, streamlined and relaxed in the water. It should support the rest of your stroke, not leave you exhausted after one length. This week’s guide breaks down how to kick front crawl with more control, better body position and less wasted energy. 👉 Read the full front...
Are you looking to enhance your teaching toolkit and make a bigger splash in your lessons? Hi, Mark here. Hope all is well with you. Everyone needs tools that make their job easier and raise the quality of their work, and we swimming teachers are no exception. I’ve gathered my best teaching tools into one easy-to-use page just for you. It’s packed with practical, printable swimming teacher resources to help you teach more confidently, save prep time, and deliver high-quality lessons your...
Many swimmers pull too hard and still don’t move far. Here’s why - and a simple drill that fixes it. Hi, Mark here. Hope your week’s been a good one! Let’s talk breaststroke arms. As swimming teachers, we know it’s the leg kick that delivers the real power. But many swimmers still rely too much on their arms to pull themselves through the water, and that’s where things go wrong. Quick Breakdown of the Arm Pull Technique The breaststroke arm movement can be split into three simple phases:...