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.
This Is Why Some Lessons Fly… and Others Fall Flat
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The quickest way to lose a swimmer’s focus? Predictability. Hi, Mark here. Hope you’ve had a good week in the pool. Let me ask you something… Have your lessons started to feel a little predictable? It happens to all of us. We find a structure that works, a few drills that get results, and before long we’re repeating the same patterns week after week. But variation is where the magic happens. When we keep lessons fresh:
Sometimes it’s as simple as:
Variation doesn’t mean chaos. It means with a fresh focus. Read my full article on how to keep your lessons fresh and varied, here. Over the years, I’ve learned that the most effective lessons aren’t complicated - they’re purposeful and varied. We progress, but we don’t push. We challenge, but we support. We repeat - but with subtle twists. That’s exactly why I created my 101 Swimming Lesson Plans book (instant preview here). It’s not designed to replace your creativity. You don’t have to follow it page by page.
If you’ve ever wondered how it’s possible to fit 101 lessons into one document, I’d encourage you to open the preview. It lists every single lesson. You’ll see how each one builds progressively — across strokes, stages and abilities — while keeping things engaging and varied. 👉 Click here to open the preview, explore some sample plans and see the index of all 101 plans. Even if you’re just curious, it’s worth a look. Keep your lessons fresh. That’s how good teachers become outstanding ones. That's all for this week. Happy teaching! Cheers Mark P.S. Do you know someone that might appreciate this email? Forward it to them now! P.P.S. - 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.
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