Technical Swim Coaching and Video Analysis
My general philosophy with a swimmers stroke is to strip things back to the fundamentals and make sure they are all good and then see what needs tweaking after that. Invariably the answer to that question is nothing.
What's different about my sessions?
It's not so hard to spot a flaw in somebody's stroke. Identifying the underlying cause can take a little more expertise and experience. I am good at helping you identify the "thing" that causes the "thing".
Video analysis is an integral part of every session. We look at the video together poolside and I also send you post session video analysis via the OnForm app so you can watch it in your own time.
After the initial comprehensive stroke analysis and intro session, I recommend working in blocks of sessions. This enables me to create a bespoke structured coaching progression for you.
Just want a quick checkin or video of you stroke? No problem, my "Video Express" sessions work perfectly for that. You swim for 20 minutes, I film you from all the key angles above and below water and then send you the video with analysis after the session.
What's different about my sessions?
It's not so hard to spot a flaw in somebody's stroke. Identifying the underlying cause can take a little more expertise and experience. I am good at helping you identify the "thing" that causes the "thing".
Video analysis is an integral part of every session. We look at the video together poolside and I also send you post session video analysis via the OnForm app so you can watch it in your own time.
After the initial comprehensive stroke analysis and intro session, I recommend working in blocks of sessions. This enables me to create a bespoke structured coaching progression for you.
Just want a quick checkin or video of you stroke? No problem, my "Video Express" sessions work perfectly for that. You swim for 20 minutes, I film you from all the key angles above and below water and then send you the video with analysis after the session.
"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 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.