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Improving Your Services For Women And Girls: As Told By The 51%

'This Girl Can' webinar published 7 Apr 2022

Emma's story | #LoveSwimming

As part of the latest #LoveSwimming campaign, the sector has united to highlight how those with a career in swim teaching report higher levels of satisfaction, flexibility and fulfilment compared to nationwide averages. New research shows 96 per cent of swimming teachers in the UK love their job, and love giving back to the community to support children in developing an essential life skill.

Stress Tolerance with Adam Whitehead

Recorded as part of Dame Kelly Holmes Trust's Youth Wellbeing Week, this Stress Tolerance discussion is hosted by Adam Whitehead, who won gold in 100m breaststroke and silver over 50m at the 2002 Commonwealth Games.

Goal Setting with David Hill

Recorded as part of Dame Kelly Holmes Trust's Youth Wellbeing week, this Goal Setting discussion is hosted by Dave Hill, 2 x Paralympian in Swimming & Triathlon, World & European Medallist, British Champion and also TeamGB's Youngest Athlete at the Athens 2004.

A guide to DBS checks

Published Mar 2022

Promoting Good Mental Health through Coaching - Animation

Working in partnership with Mind, the UK’s leading mental health charity and with support from Public Health England (PHE), UK Coaching released: 'Promoting Good Mental Health through Coaching' animation in the participation animation and infographic series. This short will help coaches better understand what mental health is; the barriers faced by those living with or recovering from a mental health problem; and the CARE acronym - a useful tool for coaches when promoting good mental health through their coaching. The narrator is Professor Kevin Fenton, Director for Health and Wellbeing at London Borough of Southwark and National Senior Adviser at Public Health England. Our participation animation and infographic series address and identify areas of interest for coaches to ensure that they meet the needs of their participants - particularly those new to activity.

Strength Training to Improve Movement Velocity

Presentation by Anthony Blazevich at SSC21. Blazevich is a Professor in Biomechanics at the School of Medical and Health Sciences at Edith Cowan University in Australia, and Director of the Centre for Exercise and Sports Science Research (CESSR). He teaches in the areas of biomechanics, neurophysiology and other curricular units, as well as leading research projects in areas such as sports biomechanics, neurophysiology and physical conditioning.The ability to produce power, or more correctly, to reduce forces while moving at high speeds is very important in many sports. The main organs we use for movement are, of course, the muscles and the muscles are incredibly strong, but they have a big design flaw that is very slow. Thus, to move very quickly, humans and other animals make use of two important strategies. First, they use movement patterns that allow focusing the energy of the muscles in a very small area of the body, like the hands and fingers during throwing. Second, they can store the energy of the muscles in elastic tissues such as tendons, and then get this energy back to produce movement at higher speeds. That is, tendons can be used as power amplifiers. In his presentation, he aims to describe the mechanisms by which humans produce high-speed movements. He also intends to explain the relevance of these topics for the development performance in high-speed athletes. He will also approach the effects of strength and power training on muscle and tendon properties and therefore focus on human ability to move at high speeds.

Motor Behaviour: C. Burnay (SSC21) Infants drowning prevention

Drowning is the top five leading cause of death among children worldwide and children younger than 4 years are the most represented in the statistics. A set of studies analysed the effect of age, locomotor experience and swimming lessons on babies’ avoidance of bodies of water. The avoidance of the water was tested on 102 infants (Mage= 12.97 ± 2.41 months, MLocomotorExperience= 4.77 ± 2.61 months, MSwimmingSessions= 4.5 ± 9.31) on a water cliff (sudden fall into the water) and on 77 infants (Mage= 12.52 ± 2.94 months, MLocomotorExperience= 5.13 ± 2.99 months, MSwimmingSessions= 6.05 ± 8.58) on a water slope (smooth entrance to the water). Locomotor experience was the best predictor of infants’ avoidance of the water cliff but had no effect on their behaviour on the water slope. The results suggest that while locomotor experience teaches babies to avoid falls into the water, it has no impact on infants’ perception of bodies of water as dangerous environments. Swimming lessons were not linked to infants’ behaviour on the water cliff but on the water slope infants who had attended more then 10 lessons reached the submersion point more than infants who attended less than 10 sessions (p = .030, Fisher's exact test). Prior experience of attending swimming lessons may be related with an increased likelihood of babies entering deep water when it is accessible via a slope.

5 tips for putting together a great story

David White, trainer and coach, takes a look at the art of storytelling and shares five practical tips for putting together a great story. The best stories hold people’s attention, are told in an engaging way and are relevant to the audience – by following the tips David talks about in the video, you will be able to improve your storytelling skills and impress

Cultural Diversity - Tips for communicating with cultural awareness

Important tips for communicating successfully with people from different cultures. Things to remember to ensure you embrace cultural diversity and communicate with cultural awareness. Advice from Snéha Khilay, a trainer from communication skills experts Speak First.

Visualization Michael Phelps

This video was made for the purpose of learning the tool of visualization from the most decorated Olympian of all time and his coach, Bob Bowman.

Caeleb Dressel on mental health struggles

Interview published Apr 2022. Seven-time Olympic gold medalist Caeleb Dressel candidly discusses the emotional obstacles that come with the territory when a fanbase and country place their lofty expectations on an individual. Caeleb remembers the immense pressures prompting panic attacks and even dark depression, which trapped him in his bedroom for months at a time. He goes on to share some of the tools that helped him recover, including an emphasis on patience and a reliance on his inner circle. We also hear from some of those in Caeleb’s inner circle, including his wife Meghan, mom Christina, dad Michael and former coach Gregg Troy. Timeline: 0:00 First experiencing societal pressure in high school; 1:00 Panic attacks while swimming; 1:55 A depressive episode in high school; 3:34 The tools that helped Caeleb cope; 4:27 University of Florida’s patience; 5:08 A harder crash after the Tokyo Olympics; 7:33 Leaving the ISL meet early; 9:19 Impacts on Caeleb and Meghan’s marriage; 9:50 “I needed the time I took off.”

David Popovici Swimming Phenomenon

Writer Andreea Giuclea released a long form article published 16 Jun all about Romanian teenage super swimmer, David Popovici. With her permission, Oana Gavrilă translated it and we've turned it into a podcast for you. Now you can listen to the article on your way to swim practice or read along with our narrator. "David Popovici wants to be the world’s best swimmer and has every chance." https://bit.ly/3tXlanb

Adam Peaty talks breaststroke hips, head position and pulling too hard

Listen to how the GOAT describes his breaststroke technique.

FINA Extraordinary General Congress 19 Jun 2022

FINA Member Federations voted in support of a new FINA policy on gender inclusion presented at the FINA Extraordinary General Congress 2022. The vote, which was 71.5% in favour of the new policy, took place after Congress heard speeches from representatives of a working group that was set up in November 2021. This working group consisted of three specialist groups - an athlete group, a science and medicine group, and a legal and human rights group. After analysing the conclusions of these groups, FINA developed a new policy that will apply at all FINA events. The policy will also be followed for world record ratification, wherever the competition took place. The full FINA gender inclusion policy can be found at https://bit.ly/3y3Xy2R Included in the policy are proposals for an open competition category. FINA will establish a new working group that will spend the next six months looking at the most effective ways to set up this new category. The new FINA gender inclusion policy comes into effect on 20 June 2022.

National School Sport Week - a place in sport for every child

Youth Sport Trust's annual awareness campaign National School Sport Week is back and the theme for 2022 is 'Belonging – a place in sport for every child'.

Scottish Swimming Head Coach Support Programme

Scottish Swimming is the national governing body for swimming in Scotland, representing clubs, swim schools, aquatic disciplines, athletes, coaches and thousands of talented and committed volunteers across the entire swimmer pathway from development and participation through to performance. Their vision is to ensure that every single person in Scotland has access to quality swimming programmes, regardless of age or ability.

Water Safety with Duncan Scott

On average, 96 people (mostly male), lose their life in Scotland each year due to a water related fatality. Around 1 in 4 of those people had no intention of ever entering the water. This figure is almost double the average for the whole of the UK. It is really important for everyone to be aware of the risks in relation to water and to educate our children. Scotland's top tips and further information to help you and your children stay safe and enjoy the water. https://bit.ly/39wA90l

Getting to know Sean King

In this video published in Aug 2020, Olympian Sean King reveals where his water polo career began, when he became an elite athlete and his London 2012 Olympic experience.

Student sport at the University of Bath

At the University of Bath we're proud of our student sports offer. From recreational activities to gym and classes, BUCS competition and performance sport we have something for everyone. From recreational activities to gym and classes, BUCS competition and performance sport The University has something for everyone. Find out more at www.teambath.com/student or check out their Virtual Open Day at https://www.teambath.com/virtual-open-day-student-sport/

Moving from exclusive to inclusive models of sport

Takuya Yamazki is one of Japan's leading sports lawyers. In this Oct 2020 interview Takuya described difficulties the COVID-19 pandemic had on the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games. He puts forward a compelling argument that this is the time to rethink exclusive centralised business model of the Olympics, Paralympics, and sport more generally, and move to a more inclusive decentralised model for sport.Takuya Yamazki is a Japanese Attorney-at-Law, is the founder and Managing Partner of Field-R Law Offices, a niche sports and entertainment legal practice based in Tokyo. Takuya has vast legal and business experience in sports both in Japan and internationally. He is was a member of the FIFA Dispute Resolution Chamber and I the Chairman of FIFPro Division Asia/Oceania. We hope you enjoyed the interview and took a lot away from it. The host is Sean Cottrell (@spcott), founder and CEO of LawInSport.

What responsibility do sport bodies have to intervene to protect the welfare of athletes?

LawInSport hosted this important open access webinar following the horrific execution of Iranian wrestler, Navid Afkari. This tragic event pulled into sharp focus the role of sport in promoting peace and protecting athletes around the world. Speakers discuss: - What action should sports governing bodies take when an athlete's safety is threatened?; - How can governing bodies of sport and athletes work together to help support and liberate athletes in oppressive regimes?; - What is the call to action that can be made now? Speakers: - Rob Koehler, Director General, Global Athlete; - Brendan Schwab, Executive Director, World Players Association; - Sally Roberts, Founder and CEO, Wrestle Like A Girl; Host: Sean Cottrell, Founder and CEO, LawInSport

Women in Sports Law 5 Year Celebration

A look back published in Nov 2021, celebrating the past five years of Women in Sports Law.

Helen Gorman

Interview with Helen Gorman published Jun 2022 ahead of the British Masters Championship return to Aberdeen. Helen is the holder of numerous British records and a world record in her age group, as well as being World Champion in 4 events following the FINA World Masters Championships 2019 in Gwangju! Having originally swam at Nova with Bill Furniss, she doesn't follow the regular masters swimmer as she trains & races mostly with kids at the City of Cardiff Swimming Club. The discussion covers why Masters Swimming can be so rewarding, how to get involved, and what can be done to promote more of the amazing stories within Masters Swimming! And why this is the perfect year to get racing if you have been thinking of getting back into the Swimming Pool!! 00:00 Intro; 02:43 Helen's Journey in Swimming; 06:12 Why Helen Started Masters Swimming; 10:03 Training at City of Cardiff; 13:27 Masters Swimming; 18:44 Masters Competitions; 22:30 Training as a Masters Swimmer; 24:51 Increasing Exposure for Masters Swimming; 29:22 Masters; Nationals; 35:31 Advice for Starting Masters; 37:26 Quick Fire Questions; 42:19 Send Off

How do you measure success?

Measure momentum.The metrics we have to measure success aren't wrong - they're just incomplete. Simon is an unshakable optimist who believes in a bright future and our ability to build it together. Described as “a visionary thinker with a rare intellect,” Simon teaches leaders and organizations how to inspire people. With a bold goal to help build a world in which the vast majority of people wake up every single day feeling inspired, feel safe at work, and feel fulfilled at the end of the day, Simon is leading a movement to inspire people to do the things that inspire them.

Simon Sinek: Performance vs Trust

Who do the best of the best want on their team?

We Trained With Olympic Synchronised Swimmers!

GTN joined Kate Shortman and Izzy Thorpe from the GB Artistic Swimming team for a day of their intense training, from gym work to flexibility and pool work. Mark and Heather even got the chance to show what they were made of and perform their routine - how well do you think they got on?

Performance Lifestyle - 20 years of athlete support

Learn more about the EIS Performance Lifestyle team, the #More2Me initiative and how the PL practitioners work with athletes to positively influence the system and environment around them.

Ray Looze Induction in the ASCA Hall of Fame

Indiana head swimming coach Ray Looze was inducted in the ASCA Hall of Fame in Sep 2021. During his 18 yr run as the head coach at Indiana University, Looze has helped the Hoosiers garner 720 All-America honors, 22 NCAA champions, 18 top-10 finishes at the NCAA Championships, nine Big Ten Championships, 10 Olympic swimmers, and seven Olympic swimming medals. Looze has achieved his mission to return Indiana swimming to the elite level it had maintained throughout the 1960s and 70s. Looze was a Team USA coach at the 2016 Rio Summer Olympics. His swimmers, Lilly King, Cody Miller and Blake Pieroni, have achieved international success at the Olympics and World Championships while earning medals and setting world records in the process. He has been named Big Ten Coach of the Year 10 times during his tenure - five times for men and five times for women. Looze was named American Swimming Coaches Association Coach of the Year in 2017 and CSCAA National Swimming Coach of the Year in 2018. He joins legendary Indiana coach James 'Doc' Counsilman on this list of Hall of Fame inductees.

Clevedon Marine Lake | Cold Water Swimmers

They're not just swimmers, they're super heroes... cold water swimmers in Marine Lake, Clevedon. This Nov 2020 video features Hannah Seward Thompson. https://clevedonmarinelake.co.uk