Ryan Evernden - coach

Last night on the night on the Ningaloo coast 😊

This stretch of coastline has been insane.

To the point where going to the beach and not seeing a turtle was a bit of a let down.

Honestly one of the most magical places I’ve ever been in my life but it’s time to move on to the next stage.

The Pilbara!

And I can’t wait!

The Ningaloo has a lot of things but swimming clubs isn’t one of them.

The one it does have in Exmouth was amazing but I’m ready to see more clubs and present to more people.

It all started with Onslow and now we are gearing up for a massive couple of weeks with before we head further north.

But to this amazing stretch of coastline.

We will be back.

Soon!

Exmouth Swimming Club thank you for having me!

On Monday I had the opportunity to present to members of the

We managed to have a great chat about how they could use dryland training to help supplement there training and get the most out of their swimming season.

Clubs like Exmouth due to coach availability and the swimmers only get to train once or twice a week for an hour.

This combined with the water temperature going from omg it’s hot 🥵

To freezing get me out of here cold 🥶

Means they have to come up with different ways to get their training in and have a great season.

That and being 4 hours from there nearest clubs in Onslow and Canarvan means these swimmers are some of the remotest you’ll find in WA.

I feel incredibly blessed that they took time out of their lives to listen to me and hopefully this can be the start of a great ongoing relationship.

Let’s face it.

Swim camp in Exmouth does sound like a vibe to me.

Full-circle moment. ⭕️

Last Friday, I had the chance to present to two clubs that shaped me.

where it all began, and, where I spent the bulk of my swimming journey.

Over 40 eager young swimmers.
One unforgettable night.
Still feeling blown away.

Giving back to the places that raised me in and out of the pool is exactly why I hit the road this year.

Next stop: heading up north (hopefully this week!)

If you’re part of a regional club, a coach, parent, swimmer, or committee member, I’d love to come present to your team.

I’ve created free workshops packed with practical tools and proven frameworks for:
• Coaches
• Swimmers
• Parents
• Committees

No cost. No limit. Just tell me where to be.

Let’s grow regional swimming, together.

Wishing everyone at competing at country pennants the best this weekend! Still my favourite competition ever and wish I could be there to see it happening.

Congrats legends! Derwent River ✅

Massive congrats to both and on a successful Derwent River swim!

One of the toughest swims you can do in Australia and they just smashed it together!

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Right now, we’re deep in the trenches of potty training my daughter, Luna, and let’s just say, progress is... messy.

One day, she nails it. The next?

Total disaster.

And then, just when I think she’s got it, we’re back to square one.

Sound familiar?

If you’ve ever tried to improve your swimming technique or strength, you know exactly what I’m talking about.

✅ Some days, everything clicks—your stroke feels smooth, your body feels strong.
❌ Other days, you feel like you’ve forgotten how to swim altogether.
🔁 And then, it’s just a cycle of small wins, setbacks, and figuring it out all over again.

Here’s the thing: Mastery isn’t a straight line.

Just like Luna won’t become a potty expert overnight, you won’t master your swim technique or strength work in one session.

Consistency is the key.

That’s why our Swimming Strong Program is built for long-term progress—not quick fixes.

We focus on small, repeatable wins that stack up over time until suddenly... you’ve unlocked a new level of performance.

No shortcuts.

No skipping steps.

Just steady, structured improvement.

Now, if only Luna’s progress came with less laundry...

What car draws taught me about swimming…

This weekend, I tackled what I thought would be an easy DIY project:

Installing car drawers and a fridge in my car.

It turns out that I had completely underestimated the task.

Now, both are sitting at my in-laws’ place, waiting for me to return and do it properly.

It was frustrating, but here’s the lesson: failure isn’t final—it’s feedback.

In swimming, it’s the same. You might miss a turn, get outpaced, or hit a mental wall. But every setback is a step toward improvement.

💡 Progress isn’t about perfection. It’s about consistency, learning, and showing up—even when messy.

If you face setbacks, remember that they’re part of the journey.

📢 Don’t forget: This Sunday, we’re hosting a Rottnest Channel Swim Q&A Panel to help you fine-tune your strategy and prepare for the big day. Whether you’re joining in person or via livestream, we’d love to see you there!

Comment Rotto and I’ll send you the link!

🚨 What if you could track your fatigue and adjust your training in real-time?

Comment “Auto” below to get your hands on our fatigue management spreadsheet!

Read below to find out why you need it.

Last week, I was in Karratha with the Northern Swimming Association, pushing swimmers through tough sessions—but we didn’t just train hard, we trained smart.

Before every session, we used vertical jump testing to measure readiness scores. This told us how well each swimmer had recovered so we could adjust their programming on the spot—giving them the best possible session without burning them out.

💡 Some days, they were fresh, and we pushed them harder.
💡 Other days, their scores told us they needed lower intensity, more technique work, or a different stimulus.

The result?

Better sessions, higher session intensity, and better outcomes for the swimmers involved.

🔥 I’m so passionate that over the next year, I’ll be travelling to regional clubs across Australia (for free!), helping swimmers understand how strength training and recovery can unlock their best performances.

📊 Want to track your own fatigue and make smarter training decisions?

I’ve put together a Swimmer Auto-Regulation Tracking Sheet—the exact tool we used in Karratha—to help you monitor your recovery and adjust your training like a pro.

👉 Grab your free copy by commenting “Auto” in the comments below!

Train smarter. Recover better. Swim stronger. 💪🏊‍♂️

Don’t make this common mistake just before the Rottnest Channel Swim!

A member of the Swimming Strength & Performance exclusive Whatsapp group asked me what to do with their gym training before the South32 Rottnest Channel Swim

I get this question every year from people who have been told to drop gym 2 to 4 weeks before the swim.

Watch the video, but for the love of God, do not do that.

It’s not tapering.

It’s uneducated.

Regardless of your age, ability, or goal for the swim, if you took the sensible option of doing a swimming-specific strength training program to help with your preparation, your strength training plan should lead you up to the week of the event.

The risk you take by stopping strength training altogether during this critical time is too high!

Please watch this video if you need help figuring out what to do with your training program.

If you have more questions, please book a call with me, and I will happily talk you through them.

This offer is for anyone, not just members of

Comment “Taper” below to get send the link to the video!

Merry Christmas everyone 🎅

Hope you all enjoy time with family and friends. ❤️

FSC honours - 2024 Katie Niven

for being an absolute legend (just look at the photo), pushing herself and for her massive improvement over 2024 has a well deserved place on our 2024 honours.

Looking forward to helping her into 2025 in the pool and gym!