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SC Coaching and Training is focussed on providing high quality water safety training and qualifications as well as triathlon and open water coaching delivered by qualified RLSS, British Triathlon and Paddle UK coaches and tutors.

Make yourself visible in open water 🏊‍♂️🌊As we head into some of the best weeks of the open-water swimming season, a qui...
25/08/2026

Make yourself visible in open water 🏊‍♂️🌊

As we head into some of the best weeks of the open-water swimming season, a quick reminder about one of the simplest pieces of kit you can take with you — a tow float.

A tow float shouldn't interfere with your swimming, but the bright colour makes you much easier to spot by other water users. Dry-bag versions also give you somewhere to carry essentials such as your phone and keys while you swim.

Pair it with a brightly coloured swim cap to help make yourself as visible as possible.

If you're new to tow floats or looking for one for your open-water swimming, you can have a look at the ZONE3 range here:

https://zone3.avln.me/c/YbNJqCRbNZmh

Stay visible. Swim safe. Enjoy the open water.

22/08/2026

🏊 **WHAT TO EXPECT FROM OUR FRONT CRAWL DEVELOPMENT COURSE**

Our Front Crawl Development Course is about more than simply swimming lengths — it’s designed to help you understand your stroke, improve your technique and build the confidence to take your swimming into open water.

🏊 **Session 1 – In the Pool**

We start by breaking front crawl down into its key components. Using a range of drills and individual coaching feedback, we work on body position, rotation, breathing and developing a more efficient stroke.

🌊 **Session 2 – At Broadfields Lake**

We then take those skills into open water. You’ll work on sighting, drafting, swimming alongside others and becoming more comfortable and confident in an open-water environment.

The course is aimed at swimmers who can already swim at least 25m front crawl but want to develop their technique and progress towards longer-distance or open-water swimming.

📅 Course dates on our website

Want to know what to expect? Have a look at the Reel 👆

Drop us a message if you’d like to join us.

20/08/2026

🏊 DRILL OF THE WEEK: 6-1-6

The 6-1-6 drill is a simple but effective way of working on body position, balance and rotation in front crawl.

Using fins gives us a little extra propulsion and stability, allowing swimmers to slow things down, exaggerate the rotation and focus on holding a strong position in the water.

It’s just one of the drills we use in our weekly Swim Squad, where every session combines technique work with structured swim training to help you become a more efficient and confident swimmer.

📍 Wyre Forest Leisure Centre
📅 Wednesday evenings
⏰ 8:30–9:30pm

Want to improve your front crawl and train with a supportive group?

Drop us a message to find out more or come along to a session. 🏊‍♂️

09/08/2026

🌊 Ready to take your front crawl from the pool to open water?

Our Front Crawl Development Course is designed for swimmers who can already swim 25m of front crawl and want to build the confidence, technique and skills needed for outdoor swimming.

Over two sessions we'll cover:
🏊 Improving front crawl efficiency and endurance
💨 Breathing and body position
🔄 Sighting and open water navigation
🌊 Adapting your stroke for lakes
💪 Building confidence in an open water environment

📅 Part 1 (Pool): Sunday 30th August
📍 Fine-tune your technique in a controlled environment before heading outdoors.

📅 Part 2 (Open Water): Thurssday 3rd September
📍 Put everything into practice in the lake with expert coaching and support.

Whether you're aiming for your first open water swim, preparing for a triathlon, or simply want to enjoy swimming outdoors more confidently, this course is the perfect next step.

Places are limited to ensure plenty of individual coaching.

📩 Drop us a message to book your place or if you'd like to know whether the course is right for you.

🏊‍♂️ Pull Buoy: Friend or Enemy? 🤔Neither.A pull buoy is simply a tool.Used well, it can help improve body position, dev...
19/07/2026

🏊‍♂️ Pull Buoy: Friend or Enemy? 🤔
Neither.
A pull buoy is simply a tool.
Used well, it can help improve body position, develop your catch and allow you to focus on upper body mechanics.
Used poorly, it can:
❌ Mask poor body position
❌ Reduce kicking ability
❌ Encourage dependence on equipment
❌ Hide weaknesses in your stroke
My rule of thumb?
✅ 80% swimming without equipment
✅ 20% pull buoys, paddles and fins
Equipment should enhance skill — not replace it.
The goal isn't to become better at swimming with toys.
The goal is to become a better swimmer.
Swipe through to learn:
🏊 What a pull buoy actually does
🏊 When it can help
🏊 When it can become a problem
🏊 How I use them with athletes
🏊 The 80/20 rule I recommend
Do you love pull buoys or avoid them altogether?
👇 Let me know in the comments.
• Sheaff (2024) The Swim Mastery Way
• Seifert et al. (2022) Constraints-led approaches in swimming.
• Chow et al. (2016) Nonlinear pedagogy and skill acquisition.
• Rodríguez González et al. (2023) Strength training and swimming performance.

🏊 Summer Swim Courses are Here! 🏊We're really excited to announce our summer swim courses, designed to help you become a...
12/07/2026

🏊 Summer Swim Courses are Here! 🏊

We're really excited to announce our summer swim courses, designed to help you become a more confident, efficient swimmer—whether you're preparing for an open water challenge, a triathlon, or simply want to improve your technique.

Hi, I'm Francesca. I'm a Level 2 Swim Teachers Association Open Water Swim Coach and a British Triathlon Coach, and I'm delighted to be offering a new style of swim course this summer.

These courses are suitable for all abilities. Whether you're just learning to put your face in the water, want to master breathing without swallowing half the lake, or you're looking to improve your front crawl technique and endurance, there's a course for you.

Each course is split into two sessions:

🏊 Pool Session – One hour in privately hired lanes, giving us a calm environment without public swimmers. This allows for much more personalised coaching, close observation, detailed feedback, and, where appropriate, in-water demonstrations to help build both your technique and confidence.

🌊 Open Water Session – We'll then transfer those skills into the lake, helping you apply everything you've learnt while introducing key open water techniques.

Course Dates

Breaststroke to Front Crawl
📅 Pool: 26th July – 16:00
🌊 Lake: 28th July – 18:30

Front Crawl Development
📅 Pool: 2nd August – 16:00
🌊 Lake: 7th August – 18:30

Breaststroke to Front Crawl
📅 Pool: 9th August – 16:00
🌊 Lake: 13th August – 18:30

Front Crawl Development
📅 Pool: 30th August – 16:00
🌊 Lake: 3rd September – 18:30

For full course details and to book your place, visit:
🌐 https://www.sc-coachingtraining.com/sc-coaching
Courses are being run at Wyre Forest Leisure centre and Broadfields wild swimming and Wellbeing

We'd love to help you achieve your swimming goals this summer!

SC Coaching & Training

🏊‍♂️🚴‍♀️🏃‍♂️ Coaching built around real people, real goals and real life.Not everyone has 20 hours a week to train.Our a...
03/07/2026

🏊‍♂️🚴‍♀️🏃‍♂️ Coaching built around real people, real goals and real life.

Not everyone has 20 hours a week to train.

Our athletes are balancing work, family, shift patterns, travel, studies and everything else life throws at them. Yet they're still completing marathons, conquering open water swims, crossing Ironman finish lines and achieving goals they once thought were out of reach.

At SC Coaching & Training, we believe great coaching isn't about giving you more training. It's about giving you the right training.

✅ Personalised programmes
✅ Triathlon, running & open water swimming
✅ Regular coach support & feedback
✅ Training that fits around your lifestyle
✅ Performance without burnout

Whether you're preparing for your first event or chasing a new personal best, we'll build a plan around you and support you every step of the way.

Because success isn't about finding more time.

It's about making the most of the time you have.

📩 Drop us a message to find out more about 1:1 coaching.

25/06/2026

🔊 Ever wondered what that beeping noise is during swim training?

This week at Swim Squad we introduced the Tempo Trainer and explored the three different modes available.

🏊 Mode 1 – Stroke Tempo
Helps swimmers develop a consistent stroke rate and rhythm.

⏱️ Mode 2 – Time per Lap/Repeat
Ideal for pacing work, CSS training and helping swimmers develop a better feel for race pace.

🔢 Mode 3 – Stroke Count
Provides feedback on stroke count, encouraging swimmers to maintain efficiency as fatigue builds.

For triathletes and open water swimmers, pacing can be one of the hardest skills to master. The Tempo Trainer provides instant feedback, helping athletes improve consistency, efficiency and confidence in the water.

A simple tool, but one that can have a huge impact on swim performance.

Have you ever used a Tempo Trainer in your swimming? Let us know below ⬇️

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Kingsway
Kidderminster
DY13 8BQ

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+447597371714

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