In this Podcast series we talk to expert and longtime Coach Andrew Sheaff about the importance of skill development, what skills matter most, and the application of those skills in the competitive arena to produce fast swimming. You will also hear about his recent published book titled “A Constraints-led Approach to Swim Coaching” and how you can apply those methods in your own day-to-day coaching with your athletes.

Full show notes on ProSwimWorkouts at https://b.link/psw-pod-ep3p1

Timeline

– 00:27  Welcome
– 00:50  Andrew Sheaff introduces himself
– 02:40  Andrew’s experience as an athlete
– 04:40  First steps into coaching
– 07:00  Stepping outside the swim coaching bubble
– 09:10  Does a high-level athlete make a better coach?
– 11:55  How to progress in your coaching career
– 14:30  Important Skills & Recommendations for swim coaches
– 18:00  Closing