When should swimmers learn bilateral breathing? It is a question or topic of debate that has been among swimming industry professionals for many years. We believe that as soon as a swimmer is ready to learn side breathing, they should learn to breathe to both sides. Learning to breathe to […]
Keep Clients Swimming Through Winter
As a business operator, retention of clients is important to the success of your business. One of the hurdles than many swim school operators face each year is the “drop-off through winter”. We can say it’s inevitable, leave it at that and continue to do what we have always done. With […]
Using Mats During a Swim Lesson – Teaching Skills
Using equipment, such as mats, during a swim lesson, can be a rewarding and interesting part of your lesson. It’s important that all equipment used in your lesson has a swimming related purpose. You may have the world’s cutest toys but if you’re not using them to further your swimmer’s […]
Sun Protection in your Swim School
Do you have a Sun Protection Plan at your Swim School? Swim Schools are operated in all types of environments, many of which are outdoors. For this reason swim school operators must be committed to reducing the amount of UV that our employees and cliental are exposed to. UV is […]
The Importance of Grips – Teaching Tips
Babies are born with a natural grasp reflex. They grasp and hold on tight to fingers, toys, hair and clothing. By maintaining the grasp reflex and encouraging a strong grip during the swimming lesson, we build strength and independence. We also teach baby to support their own body weight in […]