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🎓 PT L4 & S&C (studying)
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24/09/2026

The pool isn't the only place I train. 🏊‍♂️💪

Lat pulldowns for the pull.
Rows for a stroke that holds under fatigue.
Straight-arm pulldowns for the underwater phase.
Rear delt reverse flys to keep the shoulders balanced.

Strong on land. Fast in water. 🌊

Gym or pool: which do you prefer? 👇

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21/09/2026

You can teach the same drill to ten swimmers and get ten different results.

That's not about ability. It's about the fact that every swimmer responds to something different — some need calm during a tough set, others need pressure to push through fatigue. None of that is written on a whiteboard. You only learn it by paying attention, session after session.

Trust matters just as much in a group as it does 1-on-1 — it just gets built differently. In a group, it comes from consistency over time, from team culture, from swimmers learning to trust their coach and each other as a unit. In 1-on-1, it comes from complete, individual focus every single session, with nothing else competing for that attention.

I coach and teach both, every week, and I don't see one as replacing the other. What 1-on-1 offers is a different kind of depth — the chance to focus entirely on what one specific swimmer needs, session after session, alongside everything they're already building in their group training.

I had a moment like that with a swimmer just this past week. I'll share it soon.

What's helped your swimmer trust a coach — was it more the team environment, or one-on-one attention? Curious to hear.

16/09/2026

Wednesday morning ritual: vinyl spinning, fuel loading, mind locking in. 🎧🍓

GNX on repeat while I build the plate that gets me through today's session.

No shortcuts. Just discipline on repeat.

Your swim leg isn’t a sprint. Triathlon swims run anywhere from 750m to 3.8km — technique built for pool sprint speed ju...
08/09/2026

Your swim leg isn’t a sprint. Triathlon swims run anywhere from 750m to 3.8km — technique built for pool sprint speed just doesn’t hold up over that distance, and one of the biggest energy leaks I see is overkicking. Curious what part of the swim leg gives people the most trouble.

I coach seven days a week. Every single day, no days off — not because I have to, but because I genuinely don’t feel lik...
07/09/2026

I coach seven days a week. Every single day, no days off — not because I have to, but because I genuinely don’t feel like it’s work.

Last birthday, I could have taken the day off. Most people would. Instead, I still showed up to deliver a session, because that’s just what I do.

I’m not saying that to sound impressive. When people ask how I stay motivated to coach every single day, the honest answer is: I’m not “staying motivated.” I just love this. The sessions don’t feel like something I need a break from — they feel like the thing I actually want to be doing.

That’s not a standard I expect from every coach, and it’s not one everyone needs to hold themselves to. But it’s mine — and it’s part of why I take every session seriously, plan it properly, and show up fully every time. Birthday included.

If you want a coach who treats your swimmer’s development with that level of consistency, I’d love to talk about what performance coaching could look like. DM me anytime.

What’s something you’re genuinely passionate about, work or otherwise? Curious to hear.

Here’s something I believe strongly about coaching: knowing your athlete matters more than any drill you could ever teac...
05/09/2026

Here’s something I believe strongly about coaching: knowing your athlete matters more than any drill you could ever teach them.
As a competitive swimmer, I discovered something about myself early on — getting a little fired up before a race made me swim faster. Not calm reassurance, not a generic pep talk. Just being a bit riled up, and it worked, every time.

I still can’t fully explain why I always wanted to push harder, work harder, get back in the water for the next session. Part of it was just loving the sport. But I’ve come to realize falling in love with a sport isn’t really about the sport itself — it’s about whether the person coaching you knows how to keep you engaged in it.

That’s the standard I hold myself to with every swimmer I coach now. Not the same drills handed out the same way to everyone — real understanding of the athlete in front of me. What drives them specifically. What keeps them coming back excited for the next session, not just showing up.

If your swimmer has the drive but isn’t getting that kind of individual attention, I’d love to talk about what performance coaching could look like for them. DM me anytime.

What’s one thing that’s actually motivated your kid to push harder? I’d love to hear in the comments

The swim world is full of advice that sounds right but isn’t. These three myths are some of the most common — and most e...
05/09/2026

The swim world is full of advice that sounds right but isn’t. These three myths are some of the most common — and most expensive when it comes to real progress. Curious which of these you’ve heard before — drop a comment.

Round 2 — three more fundamentals that quietly go missing in group practice. Not because coaches aren’t trying, but beca...
04/09/2026

Round 2 — three more fundamentals that quietly go missing in group practice. Not because coaches aren’t trying, but because one coach can only watch so many swimmers at once.

To repeat what I said last post: group swimming still matters, this isn’t about replacing it. Just about knowing what to add if you want quicker progress. Curious if any of these show up for your swimmer too.

Ever notice the same small technique issues stick around season after season? It’s rarely about effort — it’s about what...
03/09/2026

Ever notice the same small technique issues stick around season after season? It’s rarely about effort — it’s about what group practice structurally doesn’t have time to build.

Just to be clear — group swimming is still so valuable. The teamwork, the racing experience, the consistency it builds. This isn’t about replacing that.

But if you want to help your swimmer close these specific gaps and progress quicker, adding 1-on-1 performance coaching alongside group practice is one of the most effective ways to do it. Happy to chat if you’re curious what that could look like.

28/08/2026

Stay strong dads!

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