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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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 swimmers will love. Here’s what you’ll find: ✅ Ready-to-use lesson plans for all skill levels 👉 Check out all the resources here:
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Whether you're new to teaching or looking to sharpen your stroke instruction, these tools are designed to make your job easier - and your teaching better. Discover all my resources by clicking here. That’s all for this week. Happy swimming! 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.
Hi Mark here, I hope all is well. Whether you’re just starting out or many years into teaching, the most effective lessons tend to share the same foundations: clarity, variety, patience, and purpose. With that in mind, here are a few simple reminders worth carrying into your teaching practice. Know who you’re teaching It sounds obvious, but it’s easy to overlook. Adults and children learn very differently - with different fears, motivations, and confidence levels. Taking time to understand...
Hi Mark here, I hope all is well. If learning to swim is part of your plans, the most important thing to remember is this: confidence comes before technique. The swimmers who make the best progress aren’t the ones who push hardest - they’re the ones who take time to understand the water and themselves. Here are a few key foundations worth focusing on as you begin (or continue) your swimming journey: Get comfortable in the water first Before strokes and lengths, spend time simply being in the...
Think you need to float to be a good swimmer? Think again. Even Olympic champions can’t float effortlessly - and it doesn’t hold them back. Hi, Mark here. I hope you've had a great week. This week, I’m busting the myth that floating is the key to swimming success. Instead, I’ll show you the real tools beginners need to build confidence in the water. Floating vs. Gliding Floating on the spot and gliding through the water are two very different things. Some of us sink like a stone - and that’s...