The Robbie Bourke Podcast Episode 273: Andrew Sheaff - Constraint-led approach to swim coaching
This episodes guest is Andrew Sheaff.
Andrew has been helping people improve their swimming for over 20 years. He’s worked with everyone from children learning to swim to Olympic medalists to masters triathletes and swimmers. He specialises in helping triathletes improve their swimming skills through online coaching. He is also the author of 'A Constraints-Led Approach to Swim Coaching'.
On this episode Andrew and I discuss:
- Andrew's background
- How Andrew works with swimmers
- Why Andrew decided to write "A Constraint-Led Approach to Swim Coaching"?
- How does Andrew decide when to intervene with a swimmers technical model?
- How does Andrew manage an athletes frustration when learning a new skill?
- How did Andrew find the writing process involved with his book?
- We discuss physical preparation for swimming?
- Andrews biggest influences
- How Andrew learns?
- Andrews top and current book recommendations
- What advice would Andrew give his younger self?
- What advice would Andrew give to a young coach?
- What are the biggest lessons Andrew has learned so far in his life?
- What are other loves in Andrews life outside of swimming?
This was a great discussion with Andrew and I hope you guys really enjoy it.
Stay Strong,
RB
Show Notes:
Website - masteringflow.info
Facebook - Andrew Sheaff
Instagram - mastering_flow_
YouTube - @MasteringFlow
Books Mentioned:
A Constraints-Led Approach to Swim Coaching
Dynamics of Skill Acquisition: A Constraints-Led Approach
The Constraints-Led Approach: Principles for Sports Coaching and Practice Design
A Constraints Led Approach to Baseball Coaching
Athlete-Centred Coaching: Developing Decision Makers
The Science of Winning: Planning, Periodizing and Optimizing Swim Training
Winning: The Unforgiving Race to Greatness
Relentless: From Good to Great to Unstoppable
Buy Back Your Time: Get Unstuck, Reclaim Your Freedom, and Build Your Empire
Videos/ Movies Mentioned:
TEDxNASA - Daniel Burrus - Seeing Invisible Solutions to Impossible Problems
Jack White - It Might Get Loud - Intro (HD)
Interviews Mentioned:
Mladen Jovanović Interviews with Professor Keith Davids
People and Resources mentioned:
Lynn Kidman