When to take a step back
We all make mistakes. I’ve done this before too, and I know there’ll be equally as avoidable mistakes I’ll make in the future. But hopefully…
We all make mistakes. I’ve done this before too, and I know there’ll be equally as avoidable mistakes I’ll make in the future. But hopefully…
How I messed up today doing a dunk. [smart_track_player url=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/swimmingideas/SIP_062.mp3″ title=”SIP 062: My big swim lesson mistake” artist=”Swimming Ideas” ] Today is a short podcast…
[smart_track_player url=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/swimmingideas/SIP_061.mp3″ title=”SIP 061: Provocative breathing, mediation, and better coaching” artist=”Swimming Ideas” ] We want to make swimmers better. I had so much fun talking…
Really. I do. I love it. It makes my job as a swim lesson manager easier. It does, and I have a story today to…
[smart_track_player url=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/swimmingideas/SIP_060.mp3″ title=”SIP 060: How to run effective trainings” artist=”Swimming Ideas” ] Summer is here with seasonal staff. Are you ready to train them well?…
[smart_track_player url=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/swimmingideas/SIP_059.mp3″ title=”SIP 059: Planning at home swim lessons” artist=”Swimming Ideas” ] An interview with Teresa Stewart of Safe Splashes Swim School in Arizona Safe…
How to be a better coach or instructor [smart_track_player url=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/swimmingideas/SIP_058.mp3″ title=”SIP 058: The One Thing” artist=”Swimming Ideas” ] Episode 057 with Meighan Julbert: “Focus on…
[smart_track_player url=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/swimmingideas/SIP_057.mp3″ title=”SIP 057: ‘Failure’ to succeed, and parent education” artist=”Swimming Ideas” ] An interview with Meighan Julbert, MS from The MindSide Meighan Julbert is…
[smart_track_player url=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/swimmingideas/SIP_056.mp3″ title=”SIP 056: Challenges in Swim Lessons” artist=”Swimming Ideas” ] How to increase learning and interest in your classes Are you in a rut?…
How to give your swimmers the “illusion of choice” I’ll begin with a story, because people like stories, and the substance of this article…
About 40 minutes ago I got out of the water and gave ‘hi-fives’ to the kids from my class, and said, “Well done today, come…
We had swim lessons yesterday and I wanted to give you an opportunity to learn from good ideas and some mistakes. In reading this you…
[smart_track_player url=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/swimmingideas/SIP_055_-_Copy.mp3″ title=”SIP 055: "The One Thing," the BR chair, and games with Karis Mount” artist=”Swimming Ideas” ] Everyone has a unique story to tell…
[smart_track_player url=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/swimmingideas/SIP_054.mp3″ title=”SIP 054: An Interview with Jennifer Butler” artist=”Swimming Ideas” ] Swim instruction is teaching Jennifer Butler of Roots Aquatics is awesome. She is…
Listening to your comments There is a survey that you can fill out that I check regularly to gauge what you want to know about…
Are you ready to share your story? [smart_track_player url=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/swimmingideas/SIP_053_1.mp3″ title=”SIP 053″ artist=”Swimming Ideas” ] You can join the podcast as a guest by submitting…
Do you offer make-up classes? Whether you do or not, I’m certain that you’ve heard about them. It is a relatively controversial thing in the…
You have taught swim lessons to young kids before, and you’ve likely tried to teach your new swim instructor staff how to strike a balance…
The most popular swim lesson program is the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim. I grew up teaching them, and was even certified as a Water Safety…
Swimming Ideas: Level 4 Distance, Competitive, IM Download the Level 4 PDF for your own program. Ages: 5-12+ At this point, in level 4, participants need…