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Coaching Swimming In Schools

with Amy Smith OLY

Face to face

Course Description

This course is designed for teachers delivering curriculum Swimming who wish to refresh their subject knowledge and enhance the quality, variety and impact of their lessons. The programme provides an in-depth exploration of each stroke, including progressive skill development, technical analysis and the identification of common faults. Delegates will develop a deeper understanding of effective technique, together with practical strategies for diagnosing errors and applying targeted corrections. The course is also highly relevant for school Swimming team coaches seeking to refine stroke technique and improve swimmer performance. Delivered by both Joe and Amy, the programme combines expert demonstrations with clear poolside explanations to create an engaging and valuable learning experience.

  • Modern stroke techniques, and how they changed
  • Practices to ensure student progress
  • Making swimming lessons more effective
  • Observing and analysing
  • Fault diagnosis and correction
  • Improving starts (from poolside and blocks)
  • Progressive teaching of turns and tumble turns
  • Swimming in competition
  • Benefits of swimming aids

Course leaders

Amy Smith OLY

Meet your course leader, Amy Smith OLY

Amy Smith competed in the 2012 London Olympics in the 50m freestyle. She has competed in three Commonwealth Games, winning silver medals in each. She is European Championships Gold medalist and World Championships finalist.

Joe Roebuck OLY

Meet your course leader, Joe Roebuck OLY

Joe Roebuck competed in three events in the 2012 London Olympics. He competed in the Commonwealth Games of Delhi and Glasgow, winning two Silver medals. He is a ten time British champion, and holds both British and Commonwealth records.

Booking options

Coaching Swimming In Schools

From £215.10

  • Tuesday 17th November 2026

    King Edwards Witley, Surrey

    with Amy & Joe

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