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.
Tired of Tears at the Pool? Turn Swimming Lessons into Playtime!
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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 drills and pressure, you’ll use the power of play to help your child: • Overcome fear of water • Learn essential swimming skills (like floating, breathing, gliding and kicking) • Build water confidence – all while having fun! Click here or the cover image below for a preview. What readers are saying: “Great for the non swimmer to doggy paddle stage This is a well-written book and the games are well thought through and enjoyable. The approach really works for me and my son. I wish it had been around earlier!” – Amazon Review, UK Inside you’ll find: • 60 creative games that teach real swimming skills • Little to no equipment needed • Step-by-step guidance for parents, teachers, and even non-swimmers
And if you know someone who’s struggling to help their child learn to swim, please forward this email their way. It might be just what they need. Here’s to making swimming fun again! 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.
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...
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...