I love watching a swimmer’s whole race back on a tablet at poolside — the little details you miss in real time suddenly leap out. Over the years I’ve learned that short, specific cues derived from video feedback are the fastest way to improve turns. Below I share simple, repeatable poolside...
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When I first started coaching swimmers struggling with bilateral breathing, I noticed a pattern: they either tried to force a 3-beat breath or avoided it completely. Bilateral breathing should feel like a natural tool — not a chore. Over the years at Bishopsworth Swimming Club, I’ve developed a...
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I still remember my first 200 IM race as a junior — that nervous mix of excitement and dread as I stood behind the blocks, knowing I had to swim four different strokes well enough to hang on. Over the years I’ve coached dozens of swimmers through this event, from kids trying their first IM to...
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