Videos

Sprint Swimming with James Gibson

James GIbson is regarded as one of the best swim coaches in the world and specifically for sprint swimming. He's coached the likes of Flo Manaudou, Ben Proud, Sarah Sjostrom, and anyone whoever swam for Energy Standard. The world's best swimmers travel to Turkey to train with him at the beautiful Gloria Sports Arena. As a swimmer himself, James was a sprint specialist. In 2003, he became World Champion in the 50 LCM breast. Timeline: 00:00 Welcome James Gibson; 02:15 Misconception of Sprinter’s Training; 03:55 Is Sprinting an Art of Science?; 07:40 Sprint Development Individually versus Squad; 09:23 Training Differences Between Flo Manaudou and Ben Proud; 12:56 Sprint Training Periodization ; 20:13 22 Seconds in Women’s 50m Free; 24:42 Paradigm Shift in Sprint Freestyle Technique; 29:13 Brett Hawke Power and Speed Sets; 36:00 James Gibson Speed Endurance Set; 41:18 James Gibson’s + Brett’s Technical Advice for Sprint Freestyle; 46:18 Building the Perfect 50 Freestyle; 59:59 Changing Tactics to Throw Off the Opposition; 01:02:21 Why the 50 Free is the Toughest Event in Swimming; 01:08:18 How Have James’ Training Methods Changed Over the Years; 01:12:15 How James Gibson Trained Flo Manaudou; 01:13:50 How Brett Trained Cesar Cielo.

A day in the life of Freya Anderson

Discover how Freya Anderson spend most of her training days!

Adam Peaty Top Tips: Breaststroke catch

Olympic champion and World Record holder Adam Peaty giving you his Top Tips for a powerful breaststroke catch swimming in the new Fastskin Aquabeam suit !

Speedo Pace Club Tutorials Breaststroke

Technique training.

Speedo Pace Club Tutorials – Backstroke

Technique training

Speedo Pace Club Tutorials – Butterfly

Technique training

Speedo Pace Club Tutorials – Freestyle

Technique training.

Swim England Learn to Swim Programme Workshops

The Swim England Learn to Swim Team deliver bespoke online workshops on the Learn to Swim Programme. These interactive sessions are designed for Swim England partners delivering any of the four Learn to Swim Frameworks. Vist the webpage: https://bit.ly/3kanKVi or email learntoswim@swimming.org

Brett Hawke on his swimming and coaching career, and sharing swimming stories

Former Australian Olympian and Australian record holder for the 50m freestyle Brett Hawke, says a shift in his mentality took him to the top, and that his coaching career began earlier than expected.

Planning your training blocks

In Episode 21 published Nov 2022, Beth Hogg, John Wood and Joe Malone discuss the elements to consider when planning a training block.

One technical piece of advice for sprint freestyle

James Gibson answers!

How to Create an Inclusive Culture in Your Sport

A full discussion roundtable on Inclusive Cultures in Sport, with various guests from sporting associations across the UK.

How are Swim England Engaging and Empowering Ethnically Diverse Communities in the Sport?

Interview with Mike Hawkes from Swim England. Check out the inclusive cultures pathway here: https://bit.ly/Inclusive-culture-pathway and catch up on the full discussion: http://bit.ly/40I4I9c

Senior-Citizen Synchronized Swim Team

The Harlem Honeys and Bears are an artistic swim team for seniors 55 years and older. In this short film, Veena Rao captures the “freedom” that comes from being in the water, a freedom that allows these performers to “do all kinds of things that [they] cannot do on land” and stay, as one member says, “92 years young."

Conversations for the swimming journey - Non Perfect Dad

Swim England East Region worked closely with Richard Shorter (Non Perfect Dad) ahead of the 2019-20 season to put together this really informative video on conversations for the journey, something we know many of our members spend a lot of time doing back and forth to pools. Richard has worked with a number of sports governing bodies in this country around the subject of parent support programmes.

Almost Synchro | Speedo Outsiders Club

The amazing Almost Synchro ladies from Bristol strut their stuff at Portishead Lido. Film shot by Greg Dennis and produced by Pentland Creative Agency.

Water Polo Shot Clock basics including 20 second alt reset

New rules. Alt shot clock. Colorado timing. RSR-3. Simple in game scoreboard edits.

#SaveOurPools: The Impact of the Energy Crisis on Swimming

This episode of the Propulsion Swimming Podcast features Swim England CEO, Jane Nickerson MBE to help us answer all of your questions about how the current Energy Crisis and Cost of Living increases are going to affect swimming and the leisure industry in the UK. Jane was one of the leading campaigners to reopen pools after the Covid-19 lockdowns and is now leading the charge to get more support and funding for leisure facilities in the current crises. We ask Jane why it's so important the Government helps fund the energy bills Leisure Centres are currently facing, and how everyone can best support the #SaveOurPools campaign! Please use the linked templates to write to your local MPs, making as much noise about why your leisure center needs to stay open for you! https://bit.ly/3jJ9cvx Timeline: 00:00 Intro; 00:54 What's To Come on the Episode; 01:56 Introducing Jane Nickerson; 02:35 Energy Crisis / Government Support Scheme; 14:18 #SaveOurPools; 24:59 Reflection; 7:40 Send Off

Coldwater Swimming introduction

Introductory video for cold swimming at Vobster Quay by Richard Smith, professional open water sim coach and head lifeguard.

Hold hands, take two steps back with Maddie Moate

We want everyone to grow up enjoying our inland waterways, but it’s equally important to us that everyone knows how to enjoy them safely. Find out more tips on how you can stay safe by water over on the Canal & River Trust website. https://bit.ly/3HJznKu

Pat Forde on marketing swimming & being a 3x college swim parent

For Sports Illustrated, Pat Forde covers collegiate athletics, the Olympics, and horse racing. Pat published two books and was a 1990 Pulitzer Prize finalist. Pat is co-host of the College Football Enquirer podcast in addition to his work at SI. He participates in national radio programs and works as an analyst for the Big Ten Network. Pat has worked at Yahoo Sports, ESPN, and the Louisville Courier-Journal during the course of a career spanning more than three decades. Pat's family is a swimming family, with his wife having swam at Northwestern, and his three kids all swimming in college. Brett & Pat discuss how swimming can better market themselves, how to be a great sportswriter, and getting caught up in the Lia Thomas controversy.

Introducing Cleveland Pools for School Visits

Cleveland Pools plans to welcome local schools and is keen to share the history of their amazing site. Watch this video to find out more about their Key Stage 2 offer as part of the local history section of the curriculum. If you would like to know more please contact: sam@clevelandpools.org.uk

Swedish Olympian & World Champion Louise Hansson on training in Loughborough

Interview with 2x Swedish Olympian Louise Hansson, an NCAA Champion. European Champion and World Champion. Show Timeline: 00:00 - Welcome Louise Hansson!; 03:20 - Swedish Coach’s Take On National Swimmers Training Elsewhere; 05:08 - What Does An Olympian Do With Their Free Time?; 09:51 - Louise Hansson Not A Backstroker?; 11:50 - What To Work On For Paris; 14:26 - Owning Femininity, Strength, And A Positive Self-Image; 17:56 - Prioritizing Recover; y As A Post-College Athlete; 19:01 - Consistency Is Key! 20:51 - Preparing For An Important Workout; 25:07 - Getting Ready For A Race Day; 26:50 - Sara Sjostrom Influence; 30:27 - Front End Speed; 33:00 - Swedish Relays; 37:02 - Future Plans and Sponsorships.

Kirsty Coventry, Africa's Most Decorated Olympian Ever

Kirsty Coventry is the most decorated Olympian from Africa ever. She's also the Minister of Sport, Arts and Recreation of Zimbabwe and an IOC Board Member. On top of all that, she runs her own foundation teaching water safety to children in Zimbabwe.

Inclusive recovery report: research summary

This video provides a summary of the research study, the key findings, and recommendations. Also, several research participants answer questions about their experiences of being active during the COVID-19 pandemic. Report published by Activity Alliance, research undertaken by BritainThinks.

What S&C Coaches Need to Know to Prevent Sudden Death in Sports

The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) is an educational nonprofit that supports and disseminates research-based knowledge and its application to improve athletic performance and fitness. As a worldwide authority on strength and conditioning, the NSCA has been bridging the gap between science and application since 1978. In this video, Courteney Benjamin discusses the importance and warning signs a strength and conditioning coach should know to help prevent sudden death in their athletes.

Long-Term Athlete Development, with Rhodri Lloyd

The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) is an educational nonprofit that supports and disseminates research-based knowledge and its application to improve athletic performance and fitness. As a worldwide authority on strength and conditioning, the NSCA has been bridging the gap between science and application since 1978. In this video from the NSCA's 2013 National Conference, Dr. Rhodri Lloyd, Senior Lecturer in Physiology and Health at Cardiff Metropolitan University, talked about planning for long-term athletic development.

Jazz Carlin, Double Olympic Silver Medalist and SDR manager

From making waves at the 2016 Rio Olympics, to turning the tide and embarking on a career in tech, Jazz Carlin joins Gareth on this week’s episode of The Tech Leaders Podcast to discuss her transition from Olympic athlete to a Woman in Tech. Jazz explains how leading by example is key to leadership both inside and outside of the pool, as implementing an ‘open-door policy’ is paramount in maintaining an effective career as a mentor. In recalling her turbulent path to Olympic success, Jazz Carlin articulates how ‘the biggest disappointments can lead to your biggest triumphs’ and that maintaining curiosity is one of the most important aspects of career progression. Having retired from professional swimming in 2019, Jazz talks about the daunting prospect of entering the jobs market at the age of 28, and how her experience as a professional athlete has helped her flourish in the world of business. · What good leadership means to Jazz (02:10) · Who is Jazz Carlin? (04:10) · Being in control of your dreams (07:05) · ‘The biggest disappointments can lead you onto your biggest triumphs’ (08:40) · Swim with Jazz (08:57) · ‘Focus on the process’ (10:56) · Becoming a professional athlete (12:00) · The Olympic Shift (18:05) · How to thrive in a pressured environment (21:35) · ‘Have confidence in the here and now’ (27:10) · Life in the Olympic Village (28:00) · Hanging up the goggles (29:50) · Adapting to a new career venture (36:00) · Keeping her toes in the water with Swim Wales (39:00) · How to keep the momentum going (42:57) Book recommendations - The Chimp Paradox- Prof. Steve Peters - Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway- Susan Jeffers

How Can A Swim Coach and Their Swim Club Board Build Trust?

Renata Porter, founder of yoursportsresource.com, returns to the SwimSwam podcast. Renata’s a dedicated swim business expert with a focus on youth sports clubs. Her company provides actionable guidance and support helping swim clubs shift from old mindsets to running the club as the business that it is. Interview published at that time for making New Year’s resolutions, if you're a swimming coach or a swim club board member, a great new year’s resolution would be to build more trust. The big question is how do you do that? Topics covered in this episode: - how roles and responsibilities play a part; - trust and the ability to be transparent and honest; - allowance for growth and lessons learned; - growth and lessons balanced with accountability

Meet the Youngest Member of Team GB's Artistic Swimming Squad

At 13 years old, Andrea is the youngest member of Team GB's artistic swimming squad. Up until a few years ago, the sport used to be called synchronised swimming and it involves ballet and gymnastic movement, all while holding your breath under the water. She says one day she'd like to go to the Olympics and win a gold medal. She also wants to inspire more children to take up the sport because she says it is really fun! Artistic swimmers perform athletic movements, choreographed to music, in order to score points. Then 15 judges score your performance out of 10, and those points are combined to give your total and place you on a leader board. You're scored on a variety of elements including your presentation, the choreography and the difficulty of your underwater performance. If you're performing in a duet or a group, your synchronisation with your team is also scored out of 10 - which is where the previous name of the sport 'synchronised swimming' came from. You can get points taken off your total if you touch the bottom of the pool or if your performance goes over the time you're given. It's an incredibly difficult sport which requires lots of skill. According to Swim England, artistic swimmers have an aerobic capacity - a measurement of how much oxygen your lungs can breath in and use - similar to that of a long distance runner. Balancing training, school and fun time Andrea's story: Andrea told Newsround being part of the GB Team is a fantastic feeling, but balancing training, school, playing and spending time with her family can be tricky. She was chosen for Team GB after winning two golds for solo and duet in the Swim England Artistic Swimming National Championship in 2021. But because she's still only 13, there are some skills she's not allowed to learn until she's a bit older and her body develops. In term-time, Andrea trains for up to three hours after her school day. Her training consists of things like speed swimming, swimming routine exercises and training on land too. She said she doesn't let the training get in the way of her school work though - she said it's because training has taught her "that working hard creates success in life". In the school break, training gets more intense. Although she lives in London, she has to travel to Bristol to train with the team. The 12-hour training day starts at 5am where she'll take part in physical exercises on dry land until she gets a break at around 9am. There's more team training after a break until lunchtime when the team fill up on protein and salads. Then, guess what, even more training! Andrea said: "Usually I'm so exhausted during these days that I can't think of anything else, so usually I try to complete my school holiday homework before I go for these camps