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More DIY pace clock ideas for USRPT sets

Posted on January 31, 2018 by james

I was thinking about using my DIY pace clock for USRPT sets this evening and an enhancement occurred to me. It should be possible to add a set of LEDs or something similar to the face of the clock that … Continue reading →

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Plans for a DIY pace clock

Posted on January 31, 2018 by james

The pool I coach at (run by the ironically-branded “Better”) has two place clocks. One has not worked since August 2017 and I initially reported the problem at the start of September 2017. It’s awkward with just one because it … Continue reading →

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My first club USRPT set

Posted on November 23, 2017 by james

I’d been asked to do an “endurance” type set this evening (no, not having your face smothered in jam and stuck in a box of ants or anything like they used to do on that Japanese television show that Clive … Continue reading →

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My first proper session plan

Posted on September 18, 2017 by james

After completion all the work for my Swimming Coach qualification I needed a bit of a break from thinking about writing sessions and the new head coach was comfortable with doing it, so I’ve taken a while off. Last week … Continue reading →

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Qualification at last

Posted on July 6, 2017 by james

Almost six months after I started I have finally received my certification as an ASA Swimming Coach. I’d have to admit that it comes with fairly equal amounts of pride and relief. Still, onwards and upwards, eh?

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It’s finally over

Posted on June 22, 2017 by james

Yesterday I handed in the final post-course work for my Swimming Coach (what used to be the Level 2 Coach) qualification. It’s been a very tough journey for me and one that I’m not sure I’d have started had I … Continue reading →

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Taunton & Exeter Level 1 Meet at Millfield

Posted on April 23, 2017 by james

My Easter weekend was spent coaching swimmers (including, to be fair, my own offspring) at the Taunton and Exeter Level 1 meet at Millfield pool. I do enjoy this sort of stuff, but as one nears the end of a … Continue reading →

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Championship Swim Training Book

Posted on March 1, 2017 by james

I’ve had this book, by Bill Sweetenham and John Atkinson, sitting on my desk for a few weeks. It was recommended on the Swimming Coach course. I’ve started it a few times and struggled, largely I think because it comes … Continue reading →

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Example videos to show swimmers

Posted on February 22, 2017 by james

I’ve been hunting for example videos to which I can direct the swimmers I’m coaching as examples of what I’m asking them to try to do. I’m not interested in getting them to copy a given swimmer’s style at all … Continue reading →

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Delivering the first of my own sessions

Posted on February 18, 2017 by james

Last night I delivered the first of my own sessions to the swimmers I usually coach as part of the post-course work for the Swimming Coach qualification. Friday evening is just an hour session for my group and as my … Continue reading →

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