All posts in "Swim Lesson Diary"
NEW INSPIRATION
Inspiration both for re-engaging in the blog and for keeping my swim business functioning. Just this morning I told a swim buddy of my plan to end my swim business this summer because it’s all expenses and no profit. But…
CommentSYNERGY IN THE LESSON
Today the students were two 8-year old girls. I learned that we created great synergy by my goof-up which positioned both girls at the pool at the same time for the same lesson (instead of one-on-one lessons). We had more…
CommentFULL EXTENSION
Learned LOTS today because the student was me and the teacher was Total Immersion Swimming Guru, Terry Laughlin. What a treat! My focus is to enter the water sooner, hand down and then extend down (in a curve with intention). …
CommentAGAINST THE FLOW
It seemed like the dreaded request, a mom asks for a lesson for her young daughter who doesn’t put her face in the water. She’s had plenty of lessons but doesn’t really like it, though she likes mermaids. Couldn’t ignore…
CommentBEST TRAINING TOOL YET
My focus was on the advanced swimmer when I reviewed my new Speedo Nemesis fins for SwimOutlet.com. The fins help you find the 2-beat kick and use your whole body correctly. Even my hand/arm placement improved when doing the crawl…
CommentHANDY WAY TO ADDRESS FEAR
Today my students were 7 and 10 year old siblings. They both were comfortable in the water and we quickly covered bobbing, treading, stroke basics, the survival float, and even elementary back stroke. They were getting ready for another summer…
CommentBALANCE IS KEY
Today’s students were extra tough, a couple who have been medal winners in the state Senior Olympics for years and strong swimmers for many decades. On top of that they are my neighbors and dear friends of 20+ years. What focal…
CommentFIND THE MELODY
Today’s student, a 63-year old who never learned how to swim, on her third lesson . . . she told me that she knew she “got” the arm stroke when she heard its melody. Wow. Look how smoothly she’s moving…
CommentUNCUP THE HAND
Today’s student, a 48-year old, fit female athlete, shared a great insight. After explaining to her why it’s unnecessary to cup your hand as you stroke, she said to me, “Even though I don’t know how to swim, I hold onto…
CommentEASY COMBO LOCKS
After swimming, especially if chlorine got your eyes, it is HARD to read the little numbers on the combination lockers we use to secure our clothes and personal items at public facilities. Thankfully Master Locks recognized our limitations and created a speed dial lock that allows…
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