Swimming Ideas Podast

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      Giraffe Neck for a long neck Brontosaurus neck for a long neck on freestyle Trampoline Soldiers for bobs Carrot with leaves spinning for breaststroke kick in position 11 Giant toothbrush running in circles being chased by a tiny toothpaste bottle for brushing teeth in morning.     Use Images to create memorable associations. Images hold more information than lists or rote mantras.    

http://www.usaswimming.org/ViewMiscArticle.aspx? TabId=1909&mid=9519&ItemId=5455   Key points:    A swimming coach is or should be: Knowledgeable Organized Sympathetic    From < http://www.usaswimming.org/ViewMiscArticle.aspx? TabId=1909&mid=9519&ItemId=5455 >   Swimming coaches should be organized and well prepared. Swimming is a sport that depends upon developing a base and following a purposefu...

Why we never let participants struggle to swim   Erodes trust   Not helpful teaching technique   Creates fear and distrust   Positive bank. What hurts you doesn't make you stronger, just pulls away from your positive bank 🏦   https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/insight-therapy/201008/what-doesnt-kill-you-makes-you-weaker   Encouragement and support produces healthy swimming longer term. Be kind...

Focus on distance training What about technique? Do you sacrifice skill work for endurance? Emphasis on free and backstroke What about BR and FLY? Is there a place for short distance skill work when 50 meter pool time is limited?   What is an acceptable amount of kicking? Should you do any?   How many meters is ideal for beginners?   How do you prepare for long course with your beginning swimmers?...

Why we do what we do in this lesson plan. Found inside Swim Lesson Starter Kit and SLI Complete Lesson Program    

How much do you pay your private swim lesson instructors   Flat rate for all Scaling rate based on years of service Merit based pay Pay based on how many lessons taught Percentage of fee Revenue split   How to you register for private lessons? Online resource? Online booking software Phone call Registration form Individual? Packages?   How much do you charge for lessons? Does it determine your PL...

Why we teach front glides and back glides immediately instead of doggie paddle.   Positives Glides are face in Glides are easier to move farther with less effort Glides when done correctly have same body position as all other strokes, Fr, bk, be, fly Proper glides have arms in same position as swimming the strokes Requires one body position to do well, position 11 or soldier.   Negatives Requires...

  How we train new staff       Training manual Visual with pictures and descriptions Scripts for skills Skill list by level Primary focus is on front glide and back glide Follow specific lesson plans so not overwhelmed with deciding what to do. Visual Swim Skill Sheets - Starter Kit, and SLI Lesson Program Training Video: Steve Hoffler Generally very good Excellent position 11 Repetition Get in th...

  What is White and Red?   Two introductory groups or levels for Starfish aquatics       White Trust and Comfort   Red Body position and air recovery           Fundamental philosophy of teaching swimming: struggle for air better than good technique.       Red mirrors much of level 1 in the SLI world.       They do lots of life jacket instruction. Okay, but needs a purpose, or at least guidance on...

Changing your tone of voice to quickly and sharply bark at a child to correct misbehavior.   Establish a positive environment where you constantly give directions and positive reinforcement. Make it clear that a "Bark" is not you being mad at the swimmer, but desiring a different outcome.   Sometimes you can achieve the desired result by shaking your head in a "no" motion.   Sometimes you can just...

We're going to do front floats, Okay?   We're going to do front floats, Bobby, you're first, ready go.   Which sounds better? Which one gives a command, and which one gives authority to the participants to choose whether or not they're going to follow directions.   Fundamental Difference in behavior from class in a simple statement, simple word.     Subtle word change makes your commands actual co...

   1Safety http://www.usaswimming.org/DesktopDefault.aspx? TabId=1698 WHY LEARN TO SWIM? USA Swimming promotes learn to swim as an introduction to the activity of swimming, but more importantly we believe all children need to learn to be safe in the water. Swim lessons can begin a lifelong the progression of aquatic activity.   This section introduces parents to Make a Splash , the water safety in...

  Be patient       Ask where they are comfortable, drop down the checklist:   Go underwater? Face, eyes, blow bubbles Front Glide? With Face in Back Glide? Relaxed ears in water Hips near surface Legs kicking Front Crawl Back Crawl       Remember be patient Start slow, be gentle and give clear incremental directions.       Example:   Doing a front glide Common issues: Fear of falling Fear of not b...

We take an indepth look at the first day in a Level One class. Our goal for this class is teach the swimmers to: Go Underwater on their own Supported Front Glide with putting their own face in the water Supported Back Glide comfortable with ears in water.   In this episode I take you through each step of the first day in level one giving you a step by step explaination on each activity and why we...

              Swim Mirror           Excellent for seeing body line and hand travel.       Use in Swim Lessons:   Excellent for encouraging looking down Perfect for front glides Especially body straight Stack them up and go longer distances See front crawl arms Watch hand travel underwater Excellent to focus on Long reaches, full arm extension       Participants get immediate personalized feedback...

Utilize these progressions in your swim lessons! Buy the Premium Swimming Lesson plans here , and follow our guides and scripts to get your students to master complicated advanced swimming strokes.   Incremental progressions   How to use them in your swimming lessons   Front Glides   Stand close to the swimmer and let them hold you Take one step back and make them jump to you, then support them Ta...

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  Introduction What it is Why it is beneficial Sample workout Tips for better workout   Why the water is a great place to workout:   Reduces body weight by 80%   Resistance with every motion/movement   Creates a good aerobic environment without impact   Can be as easy or as difficult as you want it to be.   Build muscle and endurance just by being in water       Possibly expensive: Gym membership...

This week's podcast is about those pain points where a child might start crying on their first day of swimming lesosns. Sometimes a child might cry when starting lessons for a number of reason and we go in detail through the first few obvious and not so obvious ones. Prior to the Lesson: New Pool or Location Have they ever been to that location before Prior Expectations Have they had swim lessons...

  We got a response on our new user survey that gets sent out with all new members of our swimming ideas mailing list. Want 3 free downloads? Go to Swimminglessonsideas.com and download the 3 free lesson plans.   This user wanted to talk about how Platforms can be scary for new swimmers and may not always be the best choice for lessons. We go in depth into why they are excellent tools, and how you...

SIP 006 is all about singing songs! Here are some great songs you can use in your swimming program to help teach going underwater, getting your face wet, and doing front and back floats. We review what you can do during each song to turn it into a teaching moment. Learn what you can do during "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" to calm a crying  child.  We'll also review how you can use the "A,B,C Song"...

Learn how and why we play these 4 games. Get the inside super powered up versions to maximize teaching effectiveness and create a fun and engaging class.   Your swimming program will benefit from using these games, find out how!   Buckethead: The Best Game Ever!   http://swimminglessonsideas.com/game-buckethead/   Bake a Cake   http://swimminglessonsideas.com/underwater-game-for-beginners/    Thro...

In episode 004, What should parents expect from swimming lesson, we review the 3 things that parents should demand from a swimming program. We'll look at what parents and swim directors should expect to see on day one. I will answer the following questions: How long until my child learns to swim? What is the timeframe to get better at swimming? How many swimming lessons should we attend each week?...

You'll take from this episode a huge range of possibility for your swimming program. This technique works wonderfully for both swim lessons and for swim teams and their developmental programs. If you're working on new drills or turns, you can use this for teaching advanced swimmers!   Here is what we'll cover:   Lessons:       How to set up your pool for short distances How it works during a lesso...