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.
Why Do Some People Float… and Others Sink?
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It’s one of the most common (and frustrating) questions beginners ask when learning to swim. Hi, Mark here. Hope all is well. It isn’t luck — and it isn’t strength. It comes down to understanding how your body interacts with the water — and once that clicks, confidence grows very quickly. This week I’m sharing two simple but powerful resources to help you (and your swimmers) finally crack the floating puzzle. For Swimming TeachersA Ready-to-Use Floating & Gliding Lesson PlanFloating is often the moment where nervous swimmers either relax… or panic. With the right structure, it becomes one of the most rewarding skills you can teach. Download the Floating & Gliding lesson plans: Inside you’ll find: • Clear, step-by-step progressions Perfect for:
Want more ready-made sessions you can use straight away? Build yourself a complete, stress-free teaching toolkit for the term ahead. For Beginners and SwimmersWhy We Sink (And How to Float)Floating still isn’t the same as staying up while swimming — and that’s where many beginners get confused. The secret lies in something called relative density. Think of it like this: Logs float. Rocks sink. Some bodies naturally float more easily, while leaner or more muscular swimmers may find it harder at first. But here’s the important part: Anyone can learn to float with the right technique. Read the simple science behind floating and sinking
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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.
Whether you’re just starting out or teaching others, confidence in the water is everything. This week I’m sharing 5 essential skills that boost confidence - and a free lesson plan for teachers to help nervous swimmers thrive. Hi, Mark here. I hope that you’ve had a great week and all is well. I am starting the week off with some confidence boosting. This week, I am covering the basics of learning to swim that need to be tackled before fine-tuning any actual swimming technique. 5 Essential...
What’s the biggest challenge you face when teaching an adult to swim - fear, technique, or simply unlearning old habits? Hey, Mark here, I hope you’re doing well. This week, I'm tackling that sometimes tricky task of teaching adults how to swim, inspired by an article I wrote a while back. Why adapting your style matters Adults come to the pool with all kinds of backgrounds: varying fitness, flexibility, and confidence levels. The key is to meet them where they are, not push them into a...
What if your breathing timing was the one thing holding back your whole stroke? Hi, Mark here. I hope all is well with you. This week we are talking front crawl breathing - and more specifically, the timing of your breath. If you’ve ever felt your breathing “throws you off” in front crawl, you’re not alone. It’s one of the hardest parts to coordinate - but once you get the timing right, everything flows more smoothly. My full guide is right here. What timing means It’s not just when you...