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 Treading Water Is An Essential Confidence Boosting Skill plus, Become a More Outstanding Swimming Teacher
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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. I hope you've had a great week. This week, we are talking treading water and I give you a free printable download that explains everything you need to know. But first... Calling all Swimming Teachers!Have you seen my definitive guide to teaching outstanding swimming lessons?My very popular book How To Be A Swimming Teacher is packed with tips and helpful guidance. Inside you will discover:
This really is the definitive guide to being an outstanding swimming teacher. Click here, or click the cover for a preview, including a full list of the contents. Discover the tools to help you master your profession and deliver outstanding swimming lessons.. Click here or the button below to purchase your copy.
Give Your Confidence A Boost - Learn How To Tread WaterTreading water is an important skill to learn. First off, it is an essential part of water safety and personal survival. On top of that, it boosts confidence, particularly when swimming in deep water. Anything that boosts confidence can only be good! Check out my printable download for the finer details about how to tread water and how to teach treading water by clicking here or download your printable by clicking the link below.
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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.
Hi there, Mark here - I hope you’re doing well and that pool life’s been kind to you lately. In case you missed them the first time around, I wanted to remind you about my Swimming Teacher Toolkits - complete, downloadable bundles designed to support new and developing teachers. They’ve been helping teachers plan lessons, build confidence, and keep sessions fresh and engaging. Each toolkit builds on the last: Bronze includes a full teaching guide and beginner lesson plans Silver adds fun...
Learning to swim starts with calm, not chaos - it’s about building confidence, feeling at home in the water, and knowing exactly what to do each time you step into the pool. Hi, Mark here. I hope all is well with you. When you’re learning to swim, it’s natural to have a few questions running through your mind: Why do I still feel nervous in the water? Why do I sink when I try to float? How do I breathe without swallowing water? Where do I even start — strokes or confidence first? If those...
Does floating feel awkward? Is breathing under water making you panic?Whether you’re learning to swim or you’re a swimming teacher with pupils who just can’t relax, this week’s email will help bring calm to the chaos. 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: Breathe-hold and submerge...