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The Effortless Swimming Podcast

#300 : Level Up Every Day: The Art of Consistent Progress with Andrew Sheaff

Sep 20, 2023
Andrew Sheaff, author of 'A Constraints-Led Approach to Swim Coaching,' shares valuable insights for swim coaches and swimmers. Topics include: effective coaching for large groups, fun and effective teaching techniques, simplifying swim technique analysis, improving body alignment and kick effectiveness, reversing swimming misconceptions, individualized swimming instruction, coaching language and analogies, the power of questioning in coaching, efficient skill development, common mistakes in increasing speed, measuring progress in remote coaching.
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  • Skill development is crucial for swimmers to reach their full potential and overcome limitations.
  • Improving alignment and balance is essential for enhancing efficiency and control in the water.

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Developing Skills in Swimming

The podcast episode discusses the importance of skill development in swimming and how it can benefit both swimmers and coaches. The guest, Andrew Sheif, shares his insights and experiences as a swim coach and author of a book on swim coaching. He emphasizes that skill development is essential for swimmers to reach their full potential and overcome limitations. Sheif highlights the challenges coaches face, such as maintaining swimmers' attention, teaching large groups effectively, and bridging the gap between skill development and training. He suggests strategies like using teaching activities, creating drills that encourage desired swimming techniques, setting clear goals, and fostering awareness through questions and self-evaluation. By incorporating skill-focused activities into training, swimmers can see tangible improvements and become more engaged in their progress.

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