Welcome to the Swim Coaching Starter Pack;
An online module developed by Swimming New Zealand to get you started in the world of swim coaching. It is designed for beginner coaches who are interested in coaching junior competitive swimmers, but there are sections which will relate to all levels of coaching. You can complete the module at your own pace, at no cost, and request further assistance. We hope you enjoy the module.
Coaching is about sharing your knowledge and experience as well as making the sport fun and allowing your athletes to experience the joy of swimming to their potential.
This module contains tips on the following topics:
- Your role as a coach in meeting the needs of your swimmers
- Being inclusive and fair
- Communication
- Games for understanding
- Running a coaching session
- Planning.
Use the left hand navigation panel to jump to the topic you desire or use the "Click to continue" arrow to scroll through the pages in order.
The module will take approximately 30 minutes to complete. Upon completion you will be able to review what you've learnt and contact Swimming New Zealand on where to go next.
Make this the start of something extraordinary!