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.
Have you seen the Swimming Teacher Toolkits yet?
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Hi there, Mark here - I hope you’re doing well and that pool life’s been kind to you lately. In case you missed them the first time around, I wanted to remind you about my Swimming Teacher Toolkits - complete, downloadable bundles designed to support new and developing teachers. They’ve been helping teachers plan lessons, build confidence, and keep sessions fresh and engaging. Each toolkit builds on the last:
Check out which toolkit could suit you best. If you’re already confident in your teaching (and many of you are!), these might not be something you personally need.
You might also find certain parts - like the games or adult lesson guides - useful to refresh your own ideas from time to time. If you’d like to take a look or share them with someone who’d benefit, you can find everything here:
As always, thank you for being part of this community and for continuing to teach swimming with such passion and purpose. Warm regards, |
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.
What’s the biggest challenge you face when teaching an adult to swim - fear, technique, or simply unlearning old habits? Hey, Mark here, I hope you’re doing well. This week, I'm tackling that sometimes tricky task of teaching adults how to swim, inspired by an article I wrote a while back. Why adapting your style matters Adults come to the pool with all kinds of backgrounds: varying fitness, flexibility, and confidence levels. The key is to meet them where they are, not push them into a...
What if your breathing timing was the one thing holding back your whole stroke? Hi, Mark here. I hope all is well with you. This week we are talking front crawl breathing - and more specifically, the timing of your breath. If you’ve ever felt your breathing “throws you off” in front crawl, you’re not alone. It’s one of the hardest parts to coordinate - but once you get the timing right, everything flows more smoothly. My full guide is right here. What timing means It’s not just when you...
Does your confidence fall apart at the thought of swimming in the deep end? Hi, Mark here. I hope all is good with you. If the thought of swimming in deep water makes your heart race - you are not alone. Many adults feel anxious about venturing beyond the shallow end, and the good news is: it’s completely normal and totally conquerable. Whether your fear stems from a bad childhood experience, feeling out of control, or just the unknown lurking beneath, you can work through it — gently and at...