Total Immersion swim coaching and swim stroke video analysis
James's technique-focussed swim coaching and video analysis sessions take place in 25m pools Chichester, West Sussex and Petersfield, Hampshire and London Bridge.
Video analysis is an integral part of every session. James will help you build a more efficient stroke by building on the things you are already doing well and the identifying and prioritising opportunities for improvement in your stroke.
Efficient freestyle starts with good natural balance in the water, maintaining a streamlined profile and learning to relax.
The 90 minute intro session involves comprehensive video analysis where he films you from above and below the water from multiple angles or to assess your stroke. You look at the video poolside together and identify key areas for improvement.
James recommends a structured block of six sessions after your initial stroke analysis session. Subsequent sessions also involve video analysis but are more focussed on specific areas of your stroke. The video is also sent to you to view with voice analysis and graphic notation via Dropbox so you can review it in your own time.
"How many sessions do I need"?
This depends on your aspirations and current ability. Swimming is a technical sport and coaching sessions are not a 'quick fix'. Like improving any skill, be it playing a musical instrument, martial art or golf swing, practice makes perfect. As a rule of thumb proficient swimmers who may be struggling with certain issues or who are finding swimming hard work and are lacking efficiency in the water a block of six sessions after the initial assessment works best. They allows him to build a structured plan for you as a swimmer only having to focus on one or two things at a time until the next session
Clients nearer the beginning of their swimming jounrneys will usually need a series of twelve sessions or more. Of course ultimately it's your call. If you just want an assessment and then an occasional 'check in' that's okay too.
Once you've reached a certain level of proficiency, James will invite you to join one of his monthly technique focussed club sessions the first Sunday of every month where you can work on improving your stroke and meet with other like-minded swimmers.
Please note there is a ten day cancellation policy on all bookings.
Video analysis is an integral part of every session. James will help you build a more efficient stroke by building on the things you are already doing well and the identifying and prioritising opportunities for improvement in your stroke.
Efficient freestyle starts with good natural balance in the water, maintaining a streamlined profile and learning to relax.
The 90 minute intro session involves comprehensive video analysis where he films you from above and below the water from multiple angles or to assess your stroke. You look at the video poolside together and identify key areas for improvement.
James recommends a structured block of six sessions after your initial stroke analysis session. Subsequent sessions also involve video analysis but are more focussed on specific areas of your stroke. The video is also sent to you to view with voice analysis and graphic notation via Dropbox so you can review it in your own time.
"How many sessions do I need"?
This depends on your aspirations and current ability. Swimming is a technical sport and coaching sessions are not a 'quick fix'. Like improving any skill, be it playing a musical instrument, martial art or golf swing, practice makes perfect. As a rule of thumb proficient swimmers who may be struggling with certain issues or who are finding swimming hard work and are lacking efficiency in the water a block of six sessions after the initial assessment works best. They allows him to build a structured plan for you as a swimmer only having to focus on one or two things at a time until the next session
Clients nearer the beginning of their swimming jounrneys will usually need a series of twelve sessions or more. Of course ultimately it's your call. If you just want an assessment and then an occasional 'check in' that's okay too.
Once you've reached a certain level of proficiency, James will invite you to join one of his monthly technique focussed club sessions the first Sunday of every month where you can work on improving your stroke and meet with other like-minded swimmers.
Please note there is a ten day cancellation policy on all bookings.
"Hi James,
Your help made a massive difference to my Leeds Triathlon last year, I did a 1500m PB and I did not even feel like I tried. Worth adding that whilst I am a Triathlon England coach, it was you and your methodology that had significant impact to my swimming performance in an unbelievably short period of time." Euan M. - Southampton
Your help made a massive difference to my Leeds Triathlon last year, I did a 1500m PB and I did not even feel like I tried. Worth adding that whilst I am a Triathlon England coach, it was you and your methodology that had significant impact to my swimming performance in an unbelievably short period of time." Euan M. - Southampton
