| September 20th, 2024 | Swimmer Profile

A year ago I had zero chance of completing the swim

I first met James in April 2024, when he attended one of my freestyle workshops.  This is how James described himself when he replied to my pre Workshop Questionnaire: Please [...]

| September 16th, 2024 | Swimmer Profile

Swim Serpentine – a reflection of progress

To acquire new skill and improve existing habits we first have to LEARN and improve AWARENESS; with a greater understanding we can then PRACTICE; this should include time developing  feedback [...]

| September 16th, 2024 | Swimmer Profile

You make a plan, doesn’t mean that’s what’s going to happen!

Hi Susan, a quick word on the triathlon I completed on September 1st. A quick word on the event. It was challenging. Sheesh! I initially signed up to do the [...]

| June 9th, 2024 | Swimmer Profile

Competitive Swimmers and Technique Focus

When I am approached by the parents of competitive swimmers for 1-1 Coaching the initial enquiry has a similar tone, here are a couple of examples.   My daughter swims [...]

| March 14th, 2024 | Swimmer Profile

The Power of Water

When you swim on a regular basis, you improve your cardiovascular endurance, whilst also building muscular strength, swimming uses a wide range of muscle groups and most muscles in the [...]

| December 28th, 2023 | Swimmer Profile

Challenges and Positive Ripples

People inspire people.  The experiences of others can spread positive ripples. Having coached Monica she has kindly shared her swimming story. As we start 2024, this article reminds us how [...]