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.
Struggling to Relax in the Water? Try This…
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Does floating feel awkward? Is breathing under water making you panic? Hi, Mark here. I hope you've had a great week. When you’re relaxed in the water, everything becomes easier – movement feels smoother, breathing becomes rhythmical, and swimming starts to feel natural. 3 Steps to Help You (or Your Pupils) Relax in Water:
Go Underwater and Really Feel ItOne of the simplest ways to truly relax in the water is to go under completely. That sense of silence and clarity creates the perfect state for relaxation. And the more comfortable you become here, the easier swimming gets. For loads more tips, tricks and solutions for teaching and learning how to relax in the water, click this link. Need Ready-to-Go Lesson Plans? From first water entry to butterfly, these plans include:
Click the download button below and download your copy, or click the cover image to INSTANTLY PREVIEW my book. Ready to Make Lesson Planning Effortless?
That's it for this week. Stay focused, stay in touch and stay safe. Happy swimming! Cheers Mark ps - did someone forward this to you? Subscribe here. |
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.
'Teach Your Child To Swim Through Games and Play' uses the power of play to teach swimming. My very popular book is being downloaded every day. Have you got your copy yet? Also, this week, why is learning to go underwater a gradual process? Hi, Mark here. I hope you've had a great week. Be one step ahead of everyone by using the power of play to teach your children basic swimming skills. Teaching them to swim could not be easier! Click here for a quick preview and the complete index of games....
One of the most common questions I get asked by adult swimmers is, 'Why do I get so tired swimming front crawl? Hi, Mark here. I hope you and your loved ones are doing well. With holiday seasons just around the corner, many of us will be heading to the pool or the sea to swim in the sunshine. 🏖️ But there’s something that frustrates so many adult swimmers - especially when swimming front crawl: “Why do I get so tired so quickly?” Sound familiar? This week, I’m diving into the real reasons...
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...