Practice
Swim Instructor Training: Rotation Method and Discussion
What are some benefits to the rotation method? Is it okauy to not give feedback when a participant returns to the class location? Can two participants go to the instructor at the same time? Cna you think of a safe way to accomplish this? Keep Moving! Avoid being the Traffic Cop. Be the Feedback Director; …
Lesson Formula: Activity, Activity, Challenge
Better lessons and easier instruction starts when you can lean into a proven pattern. Your teachers will be more effective, be able to teach complex skills with predictable effectiveness and still provide a fun and exciting lesson for younger swimmers. Why use a formula? When you work with a large staff and have multiple lessons …
Parent Tot
Round 1: -Sit child on the side. -Splash feet or play with toys. Use the floating smiley faces. -Press smile underwater with 1 foot, then the other. -Press smile under with both feet.– Sing Ring around the Rosey, and at the end say “…all jump in!” -Jump in; see picture: Get together in the middle: …
Swimming Game – Breaststroke kick dance
Longer version:
Parent Tot 1/22/2022
Things to remember: -Go slow. Take your time with everything.-Play! The more you play, use toys, and explore the water the more fun your swimmer will have. -Relax. If you’re anxious or struggling, stop. Move on to an activity you’re familiar with. Your anxiety will pass to your swimmer.– Repeat everything over and over and …
Parent and Tot 1/15/2022
Round 1: -Sit child on the side. -Splash feet or play with toys. Use the floating smiley faces. -Press smile underwater with 1 foot, then the other. -Press smile under with both feet.– Sing Ring around the Rosey, and at the end say “…all jump in!” -Jump in; see picture: Get together in the middle: …
Minnows 12/30/2021
1 x 100 IM KICK1 x 50: FREE Kick w/ FINS1 x 50: FREE w/ FINS2 x 25: Position 11, w/ FINS, together. review all 3 things to SL and 11 before going. Question of the Day:What are the three things to SL and Position 11?Correct: Do your favorite ChallengeWrong: 50 Position 11 Challenge #1: …
Minnows 12/29/2021
1 x 100 IM KICK1 x 50: FREE1 x 50: BK K w/ FINS2 x 25: Position 11 w/ FINS, togetherreview all 3 things to SL and 11 before going. Question of the Day:What are two things you can do to make a flip easier?Correct: Stand at the T mark. Jump towards the wall and …
Minnows 12/28/2021
1 x 100 IM KICK1 x 50: FREE Kick w/ FINS1 x 50: BK Kick w/ FINS2 x 25: Position 11 w/ FINS, togetherreview all 3 things to SL and 11 before going. Question of the Day:What group comes after “Minnows” on COHO?Correct: Swim to the flags with only a shark fin showing above water. …
Minnows 12/27/2021
1 x 100 IM KICK1 x 50: BK Kick w/ FINS1 x 50: BK w/ FINS2 x 25: Position 11 review all 3 things to SL and 11 before going. Question of the Day:When swimming backstroke at a meet, what happens if you roll on your stomach, even for a second?Correct: Roll like a log …
Minnows 12/21/2021
1 x 100 IM KICK1 x 50: FREE kick 1 x 50: BK 2 x 25: Position 11, Togetherreview all 3 things to SL and 11 before going. Question of the Day:When swimming FREE you should breath to both sides. You should breath on every _______ stroke.Correct: Do 3 front flips and 3 back flipsWrong: …
Minnows 12/20/2021
1 x 100 IM KICK1 x 50: FREE Kick w/ FINS1 x 50: FREE w/ FINS2 x 25: Position 11 w/ FINS, together review all 3 things to SL and 11 before going. Question of the Day:Kicking is important to swimming. What is the name of the kick you do for FREE and Backstroke?Correct: Do …
Minnows 12/16/2021
1 x 100 IM KICK1 x 50: FREE Kick1 x 50: FREE Kick w/ FINS2 x 25: Position 11 w/ FINS, together.review all 3 things to SL and 11 before going. Question of the Day:What parts of your head should remain in the water when you take a breath during FREE?Correct: Walk from the wall …