Swimming Ideas Podcast

Episode 3

Swimming Ideas Podcast 003: Short Distance Skill Work

Learn how to use short distance skill work for swim lessons and swim teams, with tips on setup, feedback, and drills.

Episode 102

SIP 102: Consistent Dedication to the Mundane

Building excellence through consistent dedication to the mundane, like streamline. A podcast on habit, discipline, and coaching culture.

Episode 101

SIP 101: Routine for Developmental Swimming

Establishing habits, consistency, and the framework that leads to better swimmers faster.

Episode 100

SIP 100: A Plan, a Formula, a Guide for Developmental Swimming

Episode 100 of the Swimming Ideas Podcast: How to build a plan, formula, and guide for your developmental swimming program.

Episode 99

SIP 099: Preparing for Developmental Season

Learn how to run an effective developmental swim lesson program with a plan, routine, and balance of hard work and fun.

Episode 98

SIP 098: Create Challenges and Games for Swimming Lessons

Learn how to design fun, skill-focused games and challenges for your swim lessons with this podcast episode.

Episode 97

SIP 097: Training Swim Instructors in Person

A look at the lesson coordinator handbook for training swim instructors in person, including workbook overview and discussion format.

Episode 96

SIP 096: Finding Motivation after Summer Burn

Feeling drained after a busy summer? In this episode, we explore practical ways to reignite your passion for teaching swimming.

Episode 95

SIP 095: Repeatable Parent Tot Lesson Plans

Listen to this episode of the Swimming Ideas Podcast for a repeatable Parent Tot lesson plan template.

Episode 94

SIP 094: Lesson Plans for Swim Instructors

In this episode, we dive into the struggles swim instructors face with lesson planning and share practical solutions to make your classes more effective and fun.

Episode 94

SIP 094: Lesson Plans & Swim Instructor Struggles

Listen to this episode of the Swimming Ideas Podcast as we dive into lesson planning and common struggles swim instructors face.

Episode 93

SIP 093: Three Weeks with COVID-19 Group Swimming Lessons

What has it been like teaching group lessons during COVID-19? Listen to our experience, procedures, and challenges.

Episode 92

SIP 092: Are You Comfortable Teaching?

Navigating safety and comfort in swim instruction during COVID-19.

Episode 91

SIP 091: Swimming Ideas' Levels

Discover the Swimming Ideas level structure, from a 3-year-old who dislikes water to a competitive swimmer.

Episode 90

SIP 090: Teaching Swimming – Method and Delivery

Review the online course Teaching Swimming, fun and effective instruction, focusing on Method and Delivery.

Episode 89

SIP 089: Safe Children That LOVE Swimming with Julia Johnson

Julia Johnson shares her expertise on teaching Parent Tot and infant swim classes, focusing on fun, safety, and building confidence.

Episode 88

SIP 088: Teaching Breaststroke Kick to Beginners

Learn a simple progression to teach breaststroke kick to beginners, starting with 'flex' and overcoming common struggles.

Episode 86

SIP 086: Training Summer Swim Lesson Managers

Learn the essential skills to train your summer swim lesson managers effectively.

Episode 85

SIP 085: Finding Deliberate Practice Opportunities at Swim Lessons and Practices

Discover how to promote deliberate practice in swim lessons and practices, and how meditation can make you a better swimmer.

Episode 84

SIP 084: Why Challenges Have Replaced Games

In this episode, we explore why challenges have replaced games in swim lessons, offering quicker, individual-based activities for all ability levels.

Episode 83

SIP 083: Writing Swim Practices During COVID-19

Learn how to run safe, effective swim practices in a small indoor pool during COVID-19 with limited swimmers, masks, and social distancing.

Episode 82

SIP 082: Teaching Private Swim Lessons During Covid-19

How to protect yourself and others while teaching private or duo swim lessons during the pandemic.

Episode 80

SIP 080: Brief Autism Overview

A quick overview of autism considerations for swim instructors, based on the American Red Cross Swimming Water Safety book.

Episode 79

SIP 079: Do You Need to License a Swim Program to Be Successful?

No. Most parents don't care what your swim program system is. They care about three things: will their child learn, does it fit their schedule, and is it within budget.

Episode 78

SIP 078: Getting Parents to Work With You (Central States Clinic)

Join Dr. Alan Goldberg as he discusses the crucial skill of managing parent relationships and getting them to support your swim program.

Episode 78

SIP 078: Central States Clinic Part 3 – Working with Parents

Dr. Alan Goldberg shares tips on getting parents to work with you, not against you, in swim lessons and teams.

Episode 77

SIP 077: Central States Swim Clinic Part 2 – Bob Bowman's Speech

Bob Bowman's speech on swim team organization and setup from the Central States Swim Clinic.

Episode 75

SIP 075: Swim Team Tryout Script

A simple, effective script for swim team tryouts, plus tips on scheduling rolling tryouts.

Swim Team Tryout Script: What to Expect for Competitive Swimming

Listen to our comprehensive guide! We walk you through the exact script and skills tested during swim team tryouts, from freestyle to butterfly.

Episode 74

SIP 074: A Quick Update and Reminder About Routine

A quick update on upcoming interviews and a reminder about the power of routine in swim lessons.

Episode 73

SIP 073: What to Do When Veteran Staff Suck

Learn how to handle underperforming veteran swim instructors with calm, private feedback and retraining.

Episode 72

SIP 072: Mastering Breath Control for Swimming Progress

Dive into our latest episode on breath control! Learn how to progressively teach breath retention, from dryland exercises to maintaining breath in the water.

Episode 71

SIP 071: Mastering Activity, Challenge, and Fun in Swim Lessons

Missed the podcast? We're sharing our new General Lesson Plan Guide structure for Levels 2 and 3, helping coaches build perfect swim lessons.

What You Need to Start Teaching Swimming Lessons: A Beginner's Guide

New to teaching swim lessons? This guide covers the essential logistics, from insurance and scheduling to classroom management, so you can start confidently.

Episode 69

SIP 069: Foundational Breathing Method for Swimming with Dominic Latella

Tune in to SIP 069! We discuss the Foundational Breathing Method for swimming and hear insights from Dominic Latella.

Episode 69

SIP 069: Foundational Breathing Method for Swimming with Dominic Latella

Dominic Latella from theswimbox.com discusses the Foundational Breathing Method for swimming, his training trip to the Bahamas, and more.

Episode 68

SIP 068: Is It Okay to Just Play Games with 3 Year Olds?

Yes! Play games and sing songs with your youngest swimmers. Learn how games build trust and lead to skill progress.

Episode 67

SIP 067: Deliberate Practice in Swim Lessons and Swim Team

Explore how deliberate practice can transform swim lessons and developmental swim teams with focused, purposeful training.

Episode 66

SIP 066: Dryland Workout Program for Swim Lessons

Follow along with SIP 066! This 10-15 minute dryland routine is designed to supplement swim lessons, improving core strength and technique.

Episode 64

SIP 064: Yoga for Swimmers with Jeff Grace

Jeff Grace discusses how yoga improves swimming performance through balance, mindfulness, and body awareness.

Episode 63

SIP 063: Failing for Two Weeks – Fun and Healthy Improvement

How two weeks of 'fail' practices led to fun, healthy improvement for swimmers.

Episode 62

SIP 062: My Big Swim Lesson Mistake (Podcast)

Listen to how one simple dunk led to a massive learning opportunity. Discover the three critical mistakes every instructor must avoid.

Episode 62

SIP 062: My Big Swim Lesson Mistake

Today is a short podcast about how I failed when taking a child underwater.

Episode 61

SIP 061: Provocative Breathing, Meditation, and Better Coaching

Dominic Latella from SwimBox discusses how breathing is the foundation of swimming, core engagement through breath, and evaluating your coaching.

Episode 60

SIP 060: How to Run Effective Trainings for Seasonal Staff

Learn how to plan, execute, and evaluate effective staff trainings for summer seasonal staff, focusing on information delivery and team culture.

Interview: Planning At-Home Swim Lessons with Teresa Stewart

Listen to our interview with Teresa Stewart of Safe Splashes Swim School! Learn her secrets for planning successful, fun, and safe at-home swim lessons.

Episode 58

SIP 058: The One Thing – Focus on What Matters Most in Swim Instruction

Learn how focusing on one key skill at a time can transform your swim coaching and teaching effectiveness.

Episode 57

SIP 057: 'Failure' to Succeed and Parent Education with Meighan Julbert

Mental skills consultant Meighan Julbert discusses how failure leads to success, coaching communication, and parent education in swimming.

Episode 55

SIP 055: The One Thing, Breaststroke Kick Chair, and Games with Karis Mount

Karis Mount shares insights on focusing feedback, the Breaststroke Kick Chair, and fun swimming games in this Swimming Ideas Podcast episode.

Episode 54

SIP 054: Merging Preschool Teaching with Swim Lessons – An Interview with Jennifer Butler

Jennifer Butler of Roots Aquatics shares how preschool teaching techniques enhance swim lessons, with tips on free classes, toddler transitions, and engaging props.