Total Immersion Swim Coaching
Video Analysis Expert
Open Water Swim Coaching
James is a technique focussed swim coach and video analysis expert. He is also a certified STA level 2 Open Water Swim Coach and Total Immersion level 3 Coach.
James specialises in helping swimmers develop a more efficient freestyle stroke.
His one to one coaching and video analysis sessions take place at 25m pools in Chichester, West Sussex, Petersfield, Hampshire and in the sea at Bracklesham Bay. All pool sessions include video analysis which you look at poolside and which is sent to you after the session via Dropbox.
James is passionate about helping swimmers achieve their goals. He works with adult masters swimmers, triathletes, open water and fitness swimmers as well as junior competitive swimmers.
His video analysis skills are are invaluable for helping swimmers understand their stroke and become smarter, more efficient swimmers.
James' approach helps swimmers understand how to achieve greater efficiency using less energy and then to achieve greater speed. His sessions are relaxed, mindful and effective. He is also a specialist in the prevention of shoulder injuries in swimmers through ensuring a safe range of movement.
He has contributed regularly to Outdoor Swimmer Magazine on swimming technique and is also a guest coach with SwimQuest on technique focussed swimming holidays
James is fully insured through the STA for £10,000,000 for both open water and pool coaching and holds a current NRASTC certificate. He also hold RYA Powerboat 2 and BCU Foundation Safety and Rescue Training (FSRT) certificates.
James specialises in helping swimmers develop a more efficient freestyle stroke.
His one to one coaching and video analysis sessions take place at 25m pools in Chichester, West Sussex, Petersfield, Hampshire and in the sea at Bracklesham Bay. All pool sessions include video analysis which you look at poolside and which is sent to you after the session via Dropbox.
James is passionate about helping swimmers achieve their goals. He works with adult masters swimmers, triathletes, open water and fitness swimmers as well as junior competitive swimmers.
His video analysis skills are are invaluable for helping swimmers understand their stroke and become smarter, more efficient swimmers.
James' approach helps swimmers understand how to achieve greater efficiency using less energy and then to achieve greater speed. His sessions are relaxed, mindful and effective. He is also a specialist in the prevention of shoulder injuries in swimmers through ensuring a safe range of movement.
He has contributed regularly to Outdoor Swimmer Magazine on swimming technique and is also a guest coach with SwimQuest on technique focussed swimming holidays
James is fully insured through the STA for £10,000,000 for both open water and pool coaching and holds a current NRASTC certificate. He also hold RYA Powerboat 2 and BCU Foundation Safety and Rescue Training (FSRT) certificates.
"James is the most thoughtful and engaging coach I’ve worked with. He responds to what’s in front of him rather than trying to fit your swimming to a general model, unerringly zeroing in on one or two points that will help you improve. His understanding of the stroke dynamics of front crawl, in particular, is exemplary. The video segments James sends post-session are invaluable – and every bit of advice is delivered with tremendous charm and thoughtfulness. His coaching has helped recently my short course PB for 1500m from from 19:00.17 to 18:42.32. Big thanks."
– Paul Mason, open-water swimmer; National Masters 1500m silver medalist, SE Regional 3k champion.
– Paul Mason, open-water swimmer; National Masters 1500m silver medalist, SE Regional 3k champion.
