Ever feel like you’re repeating the same lessons?


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:

  • Bronze – a solid foundation: how to teach + structured beginner lesson plans
  • Silver – adds variety with games and activities for children
  • Gold – brings in guidance for teaching adults (often the trickiest group!)
  • Platinum – everything together, including 101 ready-to-use lesson plans

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:

  • A new game to lift the energy
  • A different way to structure a lesson
  • Or a clearer approach when helping a less confident swimmer

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,
Mark

​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.

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