We comply with CDC guidelines and the regulations of state health agencies in North and South Carolina. In addition, we are following best practices outlined by American Swim Coaches Assoc, United States Swim Schools Assoc., and any specific requirements put in place by our cooperating facilities. This means for the future; only individual session training will be offered. A close family/friends ‘Bubble” group may be possible depending on the facility.
A returning swimmer due to injury or just life events. Swimmers that enjoy swimming for fitness and fun. Longtime swimmers who find themselves stuck on a plateau or seek new motivation. New swimmers who wish to develop new habits. Self-coached swimmers who would like an assessment and new suggestions. Marathon swimmers and Triathletes looking to improve their stroke, use less energy, and improve their time using less effort. Open water swimmers who are looking to improve their distance or duration.
No. Although our coaching works best for individuals that have developed a certain level of gross and fine motor skills.
The answer is a qualified, yes. Due to the content, instructional approach, and length of sessions, there is a definite need for gross and fine motor skill control and mental stamina. Some children develop this capability earlier than others. We find children are more successful when they take the instruction with a parent, or a parent has already worked with Mindful Swimming previously and supports the principles involved. We may suggest shorter instructional periods depending on the age, and a pre-assessment will be necessary. The youngest Mindful Swimming has attempted to train in the water is an eight year-old.
Yes, we will show you how to be more efficient and relaxed in the water so you can save energy, go farther – faster. Video analysis will demonstrate the difference between where you are – and where you wish to be. We’ll provide the exercises and skills needed to train in your own time. After completing the fundamentals, performance athletes may want to consider wish to consider the Speed Metrics Course where we demonstrate how to improve stroke rate, stroke length, and how to make speed metrics work for you.
Our Mindful Swimming LLC, Early Strokes sessions endeavor to provide a reassuring environment for individuals to learn to be comfortable in all depths of water, learn basic body coordination /control sequences, and a cognitive behavior approach/tool that will provide the mental, emotional and physical capability necessary to take the Fundamentals Course.
Absolutely ! We have used various camera and recording systems over the years. Most recently we have invested in the Athlee system from Denmark which promises to give our swimmers and coaching, a much higher level of capability to unlock the potential of swimmers.
As excited as we are to use video, we also realize that it can be over used and interpreted improperly. Sometimes, video can result in “paralysis by analysis”, which only adds to swimmer frustration and demotivation. Mindful Swimming uses video as a positive solution, not a negative, where the only concern is “what’s wrong”.
Mindful Swimming is about training the whole person. Making brain and body connections, establishing / refining movement patterns, learning new attention and awareness skills and developing finer Proprioception skills. Our Fundamentals training does not involve swimming lots of hard lengths. This means that it should not be physically tiring, and you don’t need to be especially fit to enjoy the day. This is not to say that you won’t feel the need to catch your breath, or be sore afterward. One thing is for sure. You will be receiving lots of information in several different ways, and you should expect to be mentally tired.
During and after the registration process, you will be provided with a list of required and suggested items to bring. Some of this depends upon the facility being used, and the course taken. We bring your equipment to the first session. Items of convenience, security and your comfort are welcome. We have full access to all facilities.
Yes. Depending on the particular workshop, Mindful Swimming LLC prefers participants to have a couple of items they can use during sessions and personal training. These items are listed in the registration materials. We supply the items from Finis Swim to our participants by passing along our discount off retail pricing.
Absopositutely. Our number 1 goal in swim instruction is to promote safety for water activities and prevent drowning. We have a lot of toys, and toward that goal, we use several teaching aids, when necessary, to encourage proprioception skills, to help present an idea or develop a feeling of a particular body movement and body motion in/thru the water. Several of our aids are homemade and were created at the suggestion of previous swimmers. However, we only use aids as a very temporary device to get an idea, or feeling across.
Refunds can occur due to two circumstances. First, after attending the initial Zoom meeting and the first session, if you then believe Mindful Swimming content and coaching style is not a fit, we will refund all but $ 65.00 of the registration and equipment fees. Upon the return of all equipment.
Second, after beginning sessions we will attempt to accommodate your schedule changes into a different day / time slot or course. If this is not possible due to life circumstances we will refund a prorated amount of registration fees.
Instruction and materials must be paid in full shortly after registration using a check or Zelle transfer.
Yes. Mindful Swimming is an enthusiastic B2B partner with Finis Swim. As such, we can provide a discount over retail pricing for the entire Finis catalog.
In addition to Finis Swim we are also a B2B Partner with Swim Secure. A manufacturer of various swim safety tow floats.
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407 Bridgewater Dr.
Greenville, SC 29615
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+1 (864) 901-7133
