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".