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• E15 - Kevin Renshaw. Exploring World-Class coaching at all levels - Teaching the brain, selling to the heart!

  In this episode, we are joined by Kevin Renshaw, who has worked across three clubs, spent two decades inside British Swimming/Aquatics GB in various roles, coached medallists across Commonwealth, European, World and Olympic levels.  Kevin shares his extensive coaching journey, discussing theevolution of coaching in swimming, the importance of building a strong foundation for young swimmers, and the critical role parents play in athlete development. He emphasises the need for a coaching philosophy that prioritises the individual athlete, the significance of athletic development outside the pool, and the value of data-driven approaches in talent identification.  He also reflects on the meaning of success in coaching andoffers wisdom for age group coaches, highlighting the importance of making the sport enjoyable and engaging for young athletes.You can connect with Kevin on Linked-in here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-renshaw-13319a43/

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• E14 - Prof. David Fletcher. What the research tells us about the psychology of swimming!

  In this conversation, David Fletcher shares his extensive journey from being a competitive swimmer to becoming a sports psychologist and academic. He discusses the importance of sports psychology in enhancing athlete performance, the gaps in education for coaches, and practical tips for those without access to resources. David emphasises the need for emotional intelligence in coaching and the role of parents in supporting young athletes. He reflects on personal growth, the significance of focusing on the process rather than outcomes, and offers resources for coaches to develop their psychological skills.You can access many of the articles David has published via his public profile here: https://www.lboro.ac.uk/schools/sport-exercise-health-sciences/people/david-fletcher/#tab4Be sure to hit subscribe, however you are joining us for this episode!Club version of AP Race Plus - please email us via [email protected] for more information. Be sure to click subscribe to our Youtube channel to keep up with all our exciting content: https://www.youtube.com/@apraceFollow us on Instagram and Facebook!https://www.instagram.com/apraceofficialhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/apracecoachesContact us via email if you have questions or want to find out more about one of our CPDs: [email protected]

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• E13 - Andrew Sheaff. Back to basics, a skills-focussed approach!

  In this conversation, Andrew Sheaff joins us from the USA to share his extensive experience in coaching swimming, emphasising the importance of skill development, the constraints-based coaching approach, and the need for continuous learning and adaptation. He discusses how to engage swimmers in a group setting, the significance of building a coaching culture, and the essential equipment for effective training. Andrew also highlights the value of mentorship and reflection in coaching, providing insights for both new and experienced coaches.You can connect further with Andrew via the links below:Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/andrewksheaff/Website- www.coachandrewsheaff.comYouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@AndrewsheaffRead his published book here.You can find out more about the AP Race Coaches Community on our website: https://aprace.club/pages/coaches-community

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• E12 - Keiron Piper. Honing your craft, learning from others and working collaboratively

  In this conversation we are joined by Keiron Piper, head of swimming at Millfield School. He shares his journey from a young swimmer through to his time in coaching. He discusses the influence of his law degree on his coaching philosophy, the importance of mentorship, and his approach to youth development. A key topic we explore is the significance of building connections with athletes and understanding their individual journeys. He also addresses the challenges of transitioning young athletes and the unique environment of coaching in a school setting. Throughout the discussion, Keiron reflects on measuring success as a coach and the importance of technical development in swimming.You can connect with Keiron here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keiron-piper-51109356/We mention Gareth Sandford, who you can hear more from here: https://www.supportingchampions.co.uk/036-gareth-sandford-on-working-with-the-worlds-best-coaches/You can find out more about our AP Race Coaches Community and join us for one of our FREE CPD's here: https://aprace.club/pages/coaches-community

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• E11 - Kathryn Johnstone, Reflections on the path from 2x Commonwealth Games swimmer to becoming a professional Strength and Conditioning Coach

  Kathy Johnstone is a former GB swimmer, a 2x Commonwealth Games swimmer for Scotland and a seasoned strength and conditioning coach. She shares her journey from being a competitive swimmer to becoming a strength and conditioning coach, emphasising the importance of simplicity in training, the role of other sports in athlete development, and the challenges faced as a female coach in a male-dominated environment. Kathy also discusses effective engagement strategies for young athletes, the significance of movement patterns, and the necessity of balancing commitments to swimming and other sports. She also highlights the importance of gamification in training, especially during plateaus, the transfer of skills from land to water, and the future of strength and conditioning in swimming.You can connect with Kathryn including her incredible blog via the links below:https://www.instagram.com/coachkathy_swim/https://hamiltonaquatics.ae/blogdetail/71/sacrificeDon’t forget we have lots of free CPDs coming up. You can find out more, check out our new website and see our other coaches resources here:⁠https://aprace.club/pages/coaches-community

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