Emma Brunning - Active Blu

A moment in time....Are we as good as we can be? I have just finished working with the International Coaches in Perth, Australia. Where I have been coaching, tutoring and mentoring them over the two week period. New Coaches stepping out the comfort Zone on pool deck.  It is now a few days after they have all left, which has allowed a bit of time for reflection not only upon the 2 weeks supporting the Coach Ed programme but also on my own professional development. Sue Oldham - Always inspiring - always setting her next challenge. It got me thinking 'am I as good as I can be '? I imagined if I were, what would that feel like, look like and what would I see. Could this be even possible!! Shelley Taylor Smith - Talking to the coaches about being realistic and whats really important in life.  Then my thoughts turn to my athletes and the conversations I have with them about their achievements and occassional disappointments. Do I as a coach support...

Summer Training - The right mix !! I have been out in Perth now for two weeks supporting the New International Swim Smooth coaches with the certification programme. It has been an amazing opportunity not only to meet another great bunch of coaches and swimmers, but to also try and capture the culture of training out here in Perth. Getting the right Mix - RED MIST - This morning Friday 1st May 2015 I have been talking to many of the swimmers, coaches and visiting athletes - asking them about the importance of the "Right Mix" when training. Open Water Training at Claremont Across the board it seems thats that they all highlight the need to break the training up. Keep it Simple and make it manageable. Open Water Training in the pool  At Swim Smooth we often talk about the T hree Keys to training: Coaching CSS 1. Fitness - CSS / Endurance. 2. Open Water Skills and Practice. 3. Technique. Often in the UK when the weather gets warm enough to...