Between The Laps with Coach Chris
The ultimate podcast for age-group swim coaches seeking to inspire and transform young athletes into champions, guided by me, Coach Chris, with over 20 years of coaching expertise and a lifetime in competitive swimming. Join us as we explore coaching insights, from effective communication to crafting engaging workouts, and dive into the heart of coaching that goes beyond the stopwatch. We'll tap into the essence of coaching, creating a community dedicated to nurturing champions. Subscribe to "Between The Laps" now, and let's make waves in coaching excellence together.
Episodes
Effective communication with swim parents is vital to a successful coaching journey. Here's a quick tip: Set up regular communication channels, such as weekly newsletters or updates, to inform parents about training, progress, and upcoming events. Transparent communication builds trust and a stronger partnership.
What You'll Discover:
Proven Communication Strategies: Uncover the secrets of crafting messages that inform...
We're embarking on a deep dive into the realm of coaching – a realm where the delicate balance between pushing our athletes and providing them the rest they need holds the key to unlocking their true potential. As experienced age-group swim coaches, let's journey together through the intricate tapestry of coaching wisdom, where growth, resilience, and success intertwine in a captivating dance of push and rest.
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The freestyle or front crawl pull has evolved over the last few decades. We've moved from a question mark pull that caused us to push the water off to the side of the pool without genuinely allowing us to build power and speed in our stroke. Thankfully, we got wise to this and started to teach the concept of entering the water with a flat hand and guiding the pull through the giant paddle of our hand, forearm, and upper arms. In to...
Breathing is a crucial part of swimming. It is imperative to swim great Freestyle. Many beginner and intermediate swimmers struggle to get their breathing right. They often lift their heads to breathe, swallowing tons of water. Some swimmers prefer to swim with their heads out of the water the entire time. These bad habits make you less efficient in the water and can make your overall breathing significantly harder, causing swimmin...
Coaches often teach the double kick technique when learning how to do Butterfly. Though this technique is not wrong, it often results in swimmers doing four kicks rather than just 2. Today we offer ways to correct this through particular drills and other tips for more efficient Butterfly. You will learn how to use your hips to drive the stroke, resulting in a smoother stroke sequence with your arms. Find out when and where to breat...
Building a solid engine in the water is crucial for faster and longer swimming, but what exactly is our engine? Well, it's your kick. You might be dead in the water without a strong kick since you rely solely on your arms and upper body. To build a strong kick, you must think about generating energy from your core and hips, then moving that energy down through your legs and feet. It would help if you remembered to keep your legs lo...
Today we will be going over three of the most common mistakes swimmers make while trying to master the freestyle stroke.
Mistake Number One:
Not Looking at the Bottom of the Pool: All too often, swimmers lose track of their arm movements when they look away too far. Looking down at the bottom of the pool helps you keep a constant rhythm and reduces the risk of swimming off-course.
Mistake Number Two:
Not Focusing on Body P...
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