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.
One tiny tweak for this week’s lessons
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A 30-second idea to save you prep time. Hi there - Mark here. Quick win: Set a 90-second “equipment spotlight.” Pick one aid (noodle, fins, pull buoy) and ask swimmers to name one thing it helps them feel. Then run a single drill using it. You’ll get instant engagement and clearer body-awareness without derailing your plan. 👉 Try these ready-made drills - click here. All the best Mark |
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.
Always wondered, what’s the secret to feeling calm and confident with your head underwater? Hey Mark here. Hope you're doing well. For many beginners, the idea of putting your face underwater can feel overwhelming. But once you get comfortable, swimming becomes easier, calmer, and a lot more fun. Here’s a simple 3-step approach: Get the face wetBlow bubbles, splash your face, or chase a ball at the surface to get used to water around your mouth and nose. Partial submersionDip your mouth and...
What’s the one thing that can instantly re-energise a tired swim class? Hi there, Mark here 👋 Hope you’re doing well. Over the years I’ve found that no matter how much experience we’ve got as swimming teachers, a few simple tweaks can make a huge difference to how our lessons run—and how much our swimmers get out of them. I’ve pulled together some of my best tips that I use myself, and I thought you might like to try them out in your own lessons: My Top Tips for Better Swim Lessons ✅ Know...
Does your confidence fall apart at the thought of swimming in the deep end? It's a common problem, but it can be overcome. Also, I have everything a beginner swimmer could possibly need to help support your swimming lessons and boost your progress. 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...