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.
The #1 Swimming Myth Beginners Still Believe – Don’t Fall for It
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Many beginners learning to swim believe that the ability to float holds the key to success, but that is really not true. Most of the best swimmers in the world cannot float. Hi, Mark here. I hope all is well with you. This week, I debunk some of the myths about floating by adding in a few essential tools that beginners need, to learn how to swim. Floating Stationary or Whilst Moving?Floating stationary and whilst moving are two completely different concepts to get to grips with. Some of us sink like a stone and there is nothing we can do about it. However, if we learn to glide, we stay afloat as we swim through the water. Plus, if we begin to add some aspects of gliding into our swimming technique, we become more efficient as we move through the water too. Win-win! Click the link below for the low down on gliding...
Just Relax...!Does your swimming teacher often say 'try to relax'? Easier said than done eh? Especially when you're not completely comfortable with being in the water yet. Well, here are a few tips and tricks that might just help unlock that ability to relax and be 'at one' with the water. For more on the science of floating and for some exercises to try that will help you get a feel for floating, click here. Teachers - Resources To Save You Time And WorkThere is nothing better than someone else doing some hard work for you. In my Resource Library you will find basic drills, lesson plans and my hugely popular 'How To Be A Swimming Teacher' ebook. Head over by clicking the link below - you might just save yourself some time and effort!
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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.
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...
Breathing shouldn’t be the hardest part of front crawl - but for most swimmers, it is. The good news? You can fix it. And I’ve got tools to help. Hi, Mark here. I hope all is well with you. This week, I give you some tips and tricks to help with front crawl breathing technique and unlock your whole stroke technique. Just Updated: My Front Crawl Breathing Guide 👉 Read the full guide here This new version includes: A simple breakdown of trickle vs. explosive breathing My coaching cue that works...
Teaching children how to swim can be a frustrating process, especially if they scared or anxious. That is, until you turn it all into a game! Hi there, Mark here – I hope you’re doing great! If your child is scared of the water, anxious about swimming, or just not interested in learning… you’re not alone. Teaching kids to swim can be tough – unless you turn it into a game! That’s exactly what my bestselling book, “Teach Your Child To Swim Through Games and Play,” is all about. Instead of...