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Swim England Sport Psychology Video 1 from Hannah Stoyel and Helen Davis.

Long Distance Swimmer Technique Session 1

Colin Hill is the founder of Chillswim, a Lake District-based events company that organises swims. He also launched the Great Swim series and was the marathon swimming technical operations manager for the 2012 London Olympics. He is open water swimming consultant for FINA and also worked with London Marathon to set up the mass participation Swim Serpentine event. His own swimming achievements include the English Channel and an ice mile. In this live streamed video from the Endless Pool at https://www.ullswaterswimplace.com Colin discusses breathing for long distance swimming.

Men's 6x6 (Positional Attack and Defence)

Presentation for FINA Learning Platform on Principles and Training delivered on 29 Jul 2020 by Elvis Fatović, Croatian professional water polo coach and former player. He is currently the head coach of the senior men's Australian national team.

Jazz Carlin & Sports Psychologist Cath Shearer

Jazz chats with Cath Shearer, Strategic Lead for System Building and Senior Sport psychologist at Sport Wales, about finding a new normal in this converation published in Mar 2020.

Remote Training 4 - Drills for the home

KAP7 goes inside an actual water polo home to see what drills and exercises are going on. You should only perform the exercise programme if you are fit and healthy to do so and with parental permission (if under 18). Please make sure that the area you are using for exercise is suitable and clear from hazards. Swim England accepts no responsibility for injury occurring when performing these exercises and you undertake them at your own risk. Please follow the link for Swim England’s virtual training guidance: https://bit.ly/LandWorkCriteria

How to make straight knees for Artistic swimmers

Training knees and many stretches. You should only perform the exercise programme if you are fit and healthy to do so and with parental permission (if under 18). Please make sure that the area you are using for exercise is suitable and clear from hazards. Swim England accepts no responsibility for injury occurring when performing these exercises and you undertake them at your own risk. Please follow the link for Swim England’s virtual training guidance: https://bit.ly/LandWorkCriteria

Masters Mobility Monday: Hamstrings

Certified strength and conditioning specialist Bo Hickey focuses on hamstrings. You should only perform this programme if you are over 18 and fit and healthy to do so. Please make sure that the area you are using for exercise is suitable and clear from hazards. Swim England accepts no responsibility for injury occurring when performing these exercises and you undertake them at your own risk. Please follow the link for Swim England’s virtual training guidance: https://bit.ly/LandWorkCriteria

Swimming Ep 2 | Improve Your Turns (Without The Pool!) | Home Advantage

John Gatfield NZ Aqua Black is going to give you some pro-tips on improving your turns whilst on land. A finalist in the 2005 Mexico Junior World Championships and bronze medal winner in the 200m Individual Medley in the 2009 FINA World Cup, John also held New Zealand 15 year old Age group record in the 100m Backstroke and 200m Backstroke. He was Swimming NZ Rookie Coach of the Year in 2016. You should only perform this programme if you are over 18 and fit and healthy to do so. Please make sure that the area you are using for exercise is suitable and clear from hazards. Swim England accepts no responsibility for injury occurring when performing these exercises and you undertake them at your own risk. Please follow the link for Swim England’s virtual training guidance: https://bit.ly/LandWorkCriteria

The Performance Pathway Coaching Position Statement

From the UK Sport Coaching Team and the EIS Performance Pathways Team

MFSA Katy Sexton's Swim Diaries

Double Olympian, World and Commonwealth Champion, Katy Sexton MBE, wrote swim diaries throughout her career. They helped her to understand so much more about herself and her training and she found them valuable in the lead up to competitions. In this video she gives us a little insight into her diaries and what she wrote in the lead up to her World Championship Gold Medal. To help athletes, Katy and fellow MFSA coach, Ali Phesse, have designed and published an annual Swim Journal for swimmers. Designed to boost self-confidence, build motivation and offer a whole year of self-discovery they are offering all MFSA YouTube subscribers an extra 20% discount off 'My Swim Journal'. Visit https://www.sportjournals.co.uk and enter promo code 'MFSA 20%' at checkout.

SS Connect: WOD | 19 Dec

Workout led by Rachel Masson who has been Scotland's National champion in 100m freestyle on multiple occasions, British Senior bronze medalist in 50m freestyle and BUCS Long Course Champion in 100m freestyle. You should only perform this programme if you are fit and healthy to do so and with parental permission (if under 18). Please make sure that the area you are using for exercise is suitable and clear from hazards. Swim England accepts no responsibility for injury occurring when performing these exercises and you undertake them at your own risk. Please follow the link for Swim England’s virtual training guidance: https://bit.ly/LandWorkCriteria

Sports Psychology Ep 4 | Thinking About Playing Again Post Lockdown | Home Advantage

Hamish McIntosh takes us through the process of grounding and limiting negative thoughts in order to help you enjoy returning to sport whenever local/national lockdown restrictions permit. You should only perform any land training elements of the programme if you are fit and healthy to do so and with parental permission (if under 18). Please make sure that the area you are using for exercise is suitable and clear from hazards. Swim England accepts no responsibility for injury occurring when performing these exercises and you undertake them at your own risk. Please follow the link for Swim England’s virtual training guidance: https://bit.ly/LandWorkCriteria

Mindset Mashup with Mark Foster

Want to understand even more of the Mindset of Elite Performers? Mark Foster speaks about his driving force and what advice he could give to others. Mark achieved so much in his swimming club, set no less than EIGHT world records as a freestyle/butterfly sprinter, 11 European Championship Gold Medals, 2 Commonwealth Golds and competed in an amazing five Olympic Games. Mark reveals: * Who was his driving force; * Who was his role-model/mentor; * The moment he realised he COULD become World Champion. Having an elite mindset Mark talks about: * Creating good habits; * The choice of attitude and behaviour; * How opportunities manifest. Since retiring from competitive swimming Mark has appeared on Strictly Come Dancing, The Chase, A Question of Sport and commentates on The Olympics and other sporting events. www.fitsteps.co.uk is a Dance/Fitness company that Mark set up following his appearance on Strictly with Ian Waite.

The health benefits of outdoor swimming

A Brave Waters documentary. Swimming in the cold depths of Lake Windermere all year round has a way of empowering and connecting you to nature. Fay Preene talks through the mental and physical benefits of outdoor swimming as well as making life long friends along the way. It’s fun, free and all you need to do is get in. Special Thanks to Buoy 13 Swimming Club at Lake Windermere.

An inclusive response to COVID-19 in sport and activity

Activity Alliance Chief Executive, Barry Horne, and fellow leaders Tim Hollingsworth of Sport England, and Huw Edwards of ukactive took part in this live discussion on 17 Nov 2020.

Water Polo Rebounder

A variety of exercises to be done using a Rebounder. Perfect for use at home or at your club, this equipment is excellent for improving your ball handling and the accuracy of passes, receptions and shooting of athletes of any age. You should only perform the exercise programme if you are fit and healthy to do so and with parental permission (if under 18). Please make sure that the area you are using for exercise is suitable and clear from hazards. Swim England accepts no responsibility for injury occurring when performing these exercises and you undertake them at your own risk. Please follow the link for Swim England’s virtual training guidance: https://bit.ly/LandWorkCriteria

Sports Psychology Ep 3 | How to Improve Your Concentration for Sports Performance | Home Advantage

Learn how to control your concentration under anxious moments or in a game situation. You should only perform the land training element of the programme if you are fit and healthy to do so and with parental permission (if under 18). Please make sure that the area you are using for exercise is suitable and clear from hazards. Swim England accepts no responsibility for injury occurring when performing these exercises and you undertake them at your own risk. Please follow the link for Swim England’s virtual training guidance: https://bit.ly/LandWorkCriteria

SS Connect: WOD 16 Jan 2021

Cardio Workout led by Rachel Masson who has been Scotland's National champion in 100m freestyle on multiple occasions, British Senior bronze medalist in 50m freestyle and BUCS Long Course Champion in 100m freestyle. You should only perform this programme if you are fit and healthy to do so and with parental permission (if under 18). Please make sure that the area you are using for exercise is suitable and clear from hazards. Swim England accepts no responsibility for injury occurring when performing these exercises and you undertake them at your own risk. Please follow the link for Swim England’s virtual training guidance: https://bit.ly/LandWorkCriteria

The Global Interview S8 E4 - Dr Jon Rudd

Dr Jon Rudd is a highly effective national and international leader, director and high-performance coach with a broad experience in successful sporting and educational environments, including the development and coaching of high-performance athletes to win Olympic gold medals and set World records. Jon enriches staff capabilities, develops innovative performance programmes and collaborates with international sports federations and national Olympic committees. He demonstrates exceptional planning and problem-solving skills while readily adapting to change, working independently and often exceeding expectations.

Artistic Swimming Stretch Exercises at Home

Led by Japanese international Natsumi Miyazaki. You should only perform this programme if you are fit and healthy to do so and with parental permission (if under 18). Please make sure that the area you are using for exercise is suitable and clear from hazards. Swim England accepts no responsibility for injury occurring when performing these exercises and you undertake them at your own risk. Please follow the link for Swim England’s virtual training guidance: https://bit.ly/LandWorkCriteria

Groin Pain in Athletes

These Jan 2021 Presentations on Groin Pain, Hip Pain and Treatment form part of the Aspetar Sports Medicine Collection Online Forum Series.

Crawl Kick Drill mit Anthony Ervin

Anthony Ervin is a three-time Olympian (2000, 2012, 2016) and four-time Olympic medalist (3 gold, 1 silver). Rio 2016 Olympic Games, gold (4x100m free, 50m free); London 2012 Olympic Games, 5th (50m free); Sydney 2000 Olympic Games, T-gold (50m free); silver (4x100m free).

Sports Psychology Ep 2 | Sports Visualisation Techniques with Hamish McIntosh | Home Advantage

Hamish McIntosh takes us through the steps of the visualisation process and how it can immensely improve your performance. Including some tips that Olympic athletes utilise. You should only perform the land training element of the programme if you are fit and healthy to do so and with parental permission (if under 18). Please make sure that the area you are using for exercise is suitable and clear from hazards. Swim England accepts no responsibility for injury occurring when performing these exercises and you undertake them at your own risk. Please follow the link for Swim England’s virtual training guidance: https://bit.ly/LandWorkCriteria

SS Connect: WOD 12 Jan 2021

Workout led by Rachel Masson who has been Scotland's National champion in 100m freestyle on multiple occasions, British Senior bronze medalist in 50m freestyle and BUCS Long Course Champion in 100m freestyle. You should only perform this programme if you are fit and healthy to do so and with parental permission (if under 18). Please make sure that the area you are using for exercise is suitable and clear from hazards. Swim England accepts no responsibility for injury occurring when performing these exercises and you undertake them at your own risk. Please follow the link for Swim England’s virtual training guidance: https://bit.ly/LandWorkCriteria

Swimming Ep 1 | Olympian Helena Gasson Tests Her Diving Reaction Time | Home Advantage

Join joint NZ domestic swimmer of the year Helena Gasson as her coach Michael Weston from Coast Swim Club takes her through her the workout which helped her break a total of 7 NZ Short Course Open records in 2019. We know it’s a challenge to stay fit and motivated for your chosen sport when most of us are staying at home to help knock Covid-19 on the head. But even while we’re apart we can come together online with some fantastic free coaching and inspiration from some of the best athletes. You won’t need any special equipment – just normal household items so go on! Give it a go. You should only perform this programme if you are fit and healthy to do so and with parental permission (if under 18). Please make sure that the area you are using for exercise is suitable and clear from hazards. Swim England accepts no responsibility for injury occurring when performing these exercises and you undertake them at your own risk. Please follow the link for Swim England’s virtual training guidance: https://bit.ly/LandWorkCriteria

Sports Psychology Ep 1 | Power of the Mind with Hamish McIntosh | Home Advantage

Psychologist Hamish McIntosh covers the essentials on how the brain works and understanding how to apply a better mindset to positively effect your game. You should only perform the land training element of the programme if you are fit and healthy to do so and with parental permission (if under 18). Please make sure that the area you are using for exercise is suitable and clear from hazards. Swim England accepts no responsibility for injury occurring when performing these exercises and you undertake them at your own risk. Please follow the link for Swim England’s virtual training guidance: https://bit.ly/LandWorkCriteria

Pass Up On Praise

"This is one of the things that I find super hard. Stopping myself throwing out praise all the time. Praise can have a real negative dark side." says Stuart. This video explains why and what you can do instead in this Talent Equation short Masterclass.

Somerset, Sydney and Significant Others - a balloon ride through coaching

In this episode of the Learning Journeys Podcast creative maverick coach educator, Richard Cheetham MBE shares the journey from riding his bike to ice cream mountain in Somerset, through adventures across the world, always teaching, learning and helping others. From heartache to hilarity, Richard - Coach Developer of the Year at the 2018 UK Coaching Awards - candidly shares his journey, the lessons learned, where his insatiable appetite for learning and creativity comes from and how we can all get closer to the experience of those we're trying to help.

Water Polo Ep 1 | Passing and Ball Control | Home Advantage

Matt Small and Matt Lewis, NZ Men's Waterpolo team members take us through a home based workout to give you some skills to take to the pool when lockdown ends. You should only perform this programme if you are fit and healthy to do so and with parental permission (if under 18). Please make sure that the area you are using for exercise is suitable and clear from hazards. Swim England accepts no responsibility for injury occurring when performing these exercises and you undertake them at your own risk. Please follow the link for Swim England’s virtual training guidance: https://bit.ly/LandWorkCriteria

SS Connect: WOD 9 Jan 2021

Workout led by Rachel Masson who has been Scotland's National champion in 100m freestyle on multiple occasions, British Senior bronze medalist in 50m freestyle and BUCS Long Course Champion in 100m freestyle. You should only perform this programme if you are fit and healthy to do so and with parental permission (if under 18). Please make sure that the area you are using for exercise is suitable and clear from hazards. Swim England accepts no responsibility for injury occurring when performing these exercises and you undertake them at your own risk. Please follow the link for Swim England’s virtual training guidance: https://bit.ly/LandWorkCriteria