Hi, I'm a music teacher and also a fairly good swimmer, or so I've been told. Recently I was approached by a parent who highly complimented my form and asked if I would teach her daughter. I've always been interested in giving swim lessons. All the WSI courses are done for the year in my area. Any ideas on videos, or other training available to give lessons would be greatly appreciated. Has anyone given lessons without formal training? Thanks much!
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I'd hazzard that most of us were taught to swim by 15 year old lifeguards who were the furthest thing from certified to teach swimming. Most of my summer league coaches weren't coaching during the winter - and therefore also not certified. Plenty of folks teach w/o certification. Some are a lot better than others, and some are a lot better than those with certification.
There are plenty of sites on the web with video that have lots of ideas for you. Do a diagnostic lesson, work on streamlines and flip turns to fill out the time. Once you've seen the kid swim, hit the 'net for some tips on technique.
I agree - most of my "teachers" were other better than me swimmers or swim team swimmers. I know there are loads of video clips, etc. on strokes but they're mostly for adults. I need something specifically on how to teach young children right from the basics and for days I've searched and all I can find is "Aunt Bea's". There has to be more out there but they elude me.:doh:
I'd hazzard that most of us were taught to swim by 15 year old lifeguards who were the furthest thing from certified to teach swimming. Most of my summer league coaches weren't coaching during the winter - and therefore also not certified. Plenty of folks teach w/o certification. Some are a lot better than others, and some are a lot better than those with certification.
There are plenty of sites on the web with video that have lots of ideas for you. Do a diagnostic lesson, work on streamlines and flip turns to fill out the time. Once you've seen the kid swim, hit the 'net for some tips on technique.
I agree - most of my "teachers" were other better than me swimmers or swim team swimmers. I know there are loads of video clips, etc. on strokes but they're mostly for adults. I need something specifically on how to teach young children right from the basics and for days I've searched and all I can find is "Aunt Bea's". There has to be more out there but they elude me.:doh:
