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.
Learning to Swim Shouldn’t Be Guesswork
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Hi there, Mark here. Many beginners try to learn swimming by piecing together random YouTube videos, overheard tips, and whatever they remember from childhood. No wonder progress feels slow - the information is scattered everywhere. You don’t need more noise. You need a clear path. Why This Guide ExistsThe 270‑page Swimming Guide for Beginners puts everything in one place: floating, breathing, standing mid‑swim, front crawl, breaststroke, water confidence - all in simple, calm explanations you can use the moment you step in the pool. No jargon. No overwhelm. No more guessing. What’s Inside
It’s the guide I wish every new swimmer had. Why It WorksWhen beginners finally follow one structured method instead of ten conflicting tips, the learning curve smooths out. You gain confidence first - technique follows naturally. Get your copy
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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 there, Mark here. Teaching adults isn’t like teaching children. Adults carry fear, assumptions, pride, embarrassment - and often a lifetime of avoiding water. If you use the same structure you use for kids, you’ll both end the lesson frustrated. You don’t need to invent a new approach. You just need the right one. Teaching Adults How To Swim Why Adult Lessons Fail Adults aren’t lacking technique - they’re lacking trust and confidence.Trust in the water, trust in their body, and trust in...
Are you getting out of breath long before you think you should be? Which breathing technique is the right one for you? Hi, Mark here. Hope you're doing well. Let’s talk about breathing.Whether you're a beginner swimmer or a swimming teacher, one of the most common struggles in the pool is getting out of breath too quickly. Sound familiar? I’ve had loads of questions recently like: “How often should I breathe?” “Am I doing it wrong if I’m gasping for air?” “Is there a best breathing style for...
Can you tread water? How often does it feature in your lessons? Treading water is an important skill to learn for many reasons. Also, this week, fine-tune your teaching practice to be even more outstanding! Hi, Mark here – let’s talk Treading Water. Ever found it tricky to teach treading water in a way that really clicks for your swimmers? Maybe you're a swimmer or beginner, and treading water is something you've always wanted to be able to do. This week’s focus is all about this vital skill...