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.
Stay afloat without floating: the secret is in the glide
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Think you need to float to be a good swimmer? Think again. Even Olympic champions can’t float effortlessly - and it doesn’t hold them back. Hi, Mark here 👋 This week, I’m busting the myth that floating is the key to swimming success. Instead, I’ll show you the real tools beginners need to build confidence in the water. Floating vs. GlidingFloating on the spot and gliding through the water are two very different things. Some of us sink like a stone - and that’s okay. What matters is learning to glide. 👉 Learn how to glide and stay afloat as you swim When you add even a little glide into your technique, you suddenly feel lighter, more stable, and far more efficient in the water. It’s a win-win. Click the link below for the low down on gliding...
Just Relax… Really?How many times have you been told to “just relax”? Easier said than done when you’re not fully comfortable in the water. That’s why I’ve pulled together some simple tips and exercises to help you find that calm, floating feeling and become “at one” with the water. 👉 Get my tips to relax and feel weightless Teachers — Save Time & EffortIf you’re teaching swimming, why reinvent the wheel? My Resource Library is packed with lesson plans, drills, and my best-selling How To Be A Swimming Teacher ebook. 👉 Browse lesson plans and teaching resources
Remember - floating isn’t the goal. Moving with confidence is. Keep practicing, keep learning, and it will all click into place. Until next time, PS - have you missed any of my previous newsletters? Click here for a list of them all. PPS - did someone forward this to you and you're looking to subscribe? Subscribe here. |
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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:...