| July 23rd, 2024 | Swimming

The positive impact of small gains

A swimmer I have been coaching recommended I read Atomic Habits, by James Clear. A little late to reach my bookshelf ….20 million apparently already read it! https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits I jotted [...]

| May 2nd, 2024 | Swimming

Breathing

Breathing = it is our fuel supply, buoyancy, balance, sense of calm, control and focus. If our breathing isn’t as it should be your fuel supply O2 quickly runs out, [...]

| January 10th, 2024 | Swimming

A fish out of water and onto a court

It’s been a while since I’ve learnt a new skill,  I’ve always wanted to learn how to play Tennis and I started having lessons in June 2023 with PH Tennis [...]

| December 21st, 2023 | Swimming

The Swimmer – carve and create your own Greek Sculpture

During a lesson Anthony acknowledged not only the improvement of his forward momentum, but his brilliant comment mid practice - it’s like a Greek Statue! Recent visits to  Rome and [...]

| May 8th, 2023 | Swimming

Five Reasons Stroke Efficiency is Invaluable

You don't need to be 'Elite' to move the way Elite swimmers move. Elite swimmers training plans, engines and biomechanics are of course another thing entirely.   We can though [...]

| March 8th, 2023 | Swimming

Self Limiting Beliefs

The previous experiences we have had in water are a big factor in what we  believe we are capable of.  Our self beliefs can, if we let them limit what [...]