Swim coaches are often at risk from increased stress levels In this article, we will provide advice, hacks and tips on helping swim coaches to cope with stress and the pressure of the job. [ez-toc] The lifestyles of a swim coach Swim coaches spend a great deal of their time and energy taking good care … Continue reading Helping Swim Coaches to Cope with Stress
Category: Swimming Coaching
20 Top Tips to Help You Become a Better Swim Coach
20 top tips to help you become a better swim coach In this article, we will provide you with advice, examples, hacks and tips with our 20 top tips to help you become a better swim coach These have been adapted and developed during our combined 40+ years of coaching competitive swimmers. #1 Developing a … Continue reading 20 Top Tips to Help You Become a Better Swim Coach
Communicating with Swimmers
Coaches should use a variety of methods when communicating with swimmers In this article, we’ll provide advice, hacks and tips to help coaches when communicating with swimmers. The importance of good communication Coaches should use a variety of methods when communicating with swimmers during meetings, training sessions and competitions. Developing a set of good communication … Continue reading Communicating with Swimmers
Swimming Mentoring: An Introduction
Swimming mentoring is a proven and effective way of developing a mentee to achieving optimum swimming performance. In this article, will provide advice, hacks and tips on the benefits of swimming mentoring for both swimmers and January coaches. What is swimming mentoring? Swimming mentoring is an educational development process, where a mentor (For example a … Continue reading Swimming Mentoring: An Introduction
Swimming Coachability
One of the best ways a swimmer can increase their coachability is for them to develop a great rapport and understanding with their coach. In this article, we’ll provide advice, hacks and tips on swimming coachability and why it’s important for a swimmer to become more coachable. The competitive swimming world is full of many … Continue reading Swimming Coachability
How to Become a Great Swimming Coach
The primary role of a swimming coach is to impart their knowledge and experience. In this article, we’ll provide a range of advice, hacks and tips on how you can develop to become a great swimming coach. The primary role of a swimming coach is to impart their knowledge and experience, to help develop the … Continue reading How to Become a Great Swimming Coach
Swimming Coach: 20 Things to Make Them Happy
Most coaches spend many, often unsocial hours on the poolside/deck for little or no monetary reward. In this article, we’ll highlight 20 things that a swimmer can do during training to make their swimming coach happy. Competitive swimming can be a grueling sport, requiring swimmers to undertake many hours of repetitive training each week, in … Continue reading Swimming Coach: 20 Things to Make Them Happy
Swimming Coaches & Parents: Building the Relationship
The relationship between swimming coaches and parents can sometimes become strained In this article, we will provide advice, tips, hacks and examples of how swimming coaches and parents can develop an effective swimming relationship. For competitive swimmers to reach their full swimming potential, they will need to be committed and dedicated. They will also need … Continue reading Swimming Coaches & Parents: Building the Relationship