{"id":550,"date":"2022-04-06T16:38:20","date_gmt":"2022-04-06T20:38:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swimmirror.com\/blog\/?p=550"},"modified":"2023-10-16T12:08:01","modified_gmt":"2023-10-16T16:08:01","slug":"improve-your-swimming-technique-with-swimmirror-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swimmirror.com\/blog\/improve-your-swimming-technique-with-swimmirror-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Alexa, How Do I Find The Best Competitive Swim Coaches Near Me?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Scouting for the right coach is a lot like Tom Hanks\u2019 famous line from <em>Forest Gump<\/em>, \u201c&#8230;like a box of chocolates, you never know what you\u2019re going to get.\u201d Even when you find rave reviews from people you trust, the personalities between you and that coach need to align enough to work together effectively. What may be a perfect match for one swimmer may not work for another.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/swimmirror.com\/blog\/improve-your-swimming-technique-with-swimmirror-2\/#The_Best\" >The Best<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/swimmirror.com\/blog\/improve-your-swimming-technique-with-swimmirror-2\/#Coaching_Criteria\" >Coaching Criteria<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/swimmirror.com\/blog\/improve-your-swimming-technique-with-swimmirror-2\/#Do_Your_Research\" >Do Your Research<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/swimmirror.com\/blog\/improve-your-swimming-technique-with-swimmirror-2\/#Experience_Matters\" >Experience Matters<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/swimmirror.com\/blog\/improve-your-swimming-technique-with-swimmirror-2\/#Character_Counts\" >Character Counts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/swimmirror.com\/blog\/improve-your-swimming-technique-with-swimmirror-2\/#Aspire_to_Inspire\" >Aspire to Inspire<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Best\"><\/span><strong>The Best<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/swimmirror.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/how-does-swimmirror-work.jpg\" width=\"100%\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Finding a coach like <a href=\"https:\/\/swimswam.com\/david-marsh-is-returning-to-collegiate-coaching\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">David Marsh<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/gregg-troy-named-asca-coach-of-the-year-after-guiding-caeleb-dressel-to-five-olympic-golds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gregg Troy<\/a> is hard to do. After all, longevity, winning, and a stellar reputation is a tall order. It takes a special person to coach competitive swimming on such a high level.<\/p>\n<p>Great coaches are consistently good at what they do and motivate swimmers to perform at an elite level. They coach each swimmer in a unique way, providing swimmers with the personalized care they need to exceed. They care about their athletes in the pool and their success in life. However, tracking down these kinds of people can be a daunting task.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Coaching_Criteria\"><\/span><strong>Coaching Criteria<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>What qualities are most important in choosing a competitive swimming guru?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Highly Trained<\/li>\n<li>Motivating<\/li>\n<li>Effective Communication Skills<\/li>\n<li>Honest<\/li>\n<li>Empathetic<\/li>\n<li>Values Safety<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Your_Research\"><\/span><strong>Do Your Research<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for the best competitive swim coach, you have some work to do. You deserve to practice in a sustainable positive environment. So, spend time learning about your options and who might be a good fit for you. If you\u2019re passionate about swimming, you should have an accurate picture of the person with whom you\u2019ll be spending countless hours pushing yourself to your limits.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Talk to people<\/strong>&#8211; Hear what people have to say about their experiences. There\u2019s nothing better than firsthand accounts from swimmers that have trained with a coach. Reputation is what people remember.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Google<\/strong>&#8211;<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>See what pops up in a simple Google search; you may find information that impacts your decision. Take your potential coaches\u2019 names and dive into any niche blogs you can find that may give you more insight.<\/li>\n<li><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Social Media<\/strong>&#8211; It has almost become standard practice for employers to check out a potential employee\u2019s social media. So why wouldn\u2019t you do the same due diligence when looking for your potential coach? Look at their personal social pages and the pages of the teams they coach.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Experience_Matters\"><\/span><strong>Experience Matters<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Finding a coach who comes with a well-curated pedigree will certainly influence your competitive swimming journey. Their coaching tree and participation as an athlete can shed light on your decision.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Character_Counts\"><\/span><strong>Character Counts<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-552 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/swimmirror.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/bigstock-Man-swimmer-swimming-crawl-in-249306742.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swimmirror.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/bigstock-Man-swimmer-swimming-crawl-in-249306742.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/swimmirror.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/bigstock-Man-swimmer-swimming-crawl-in-249306742-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/swimmirror.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/bigstock-Man-swimmer-swimming-crawl-in-249306742-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/swimmirror.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/bigstock-Man-swimmer-swimming-crawl-in-249306742-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Try to imagine yourself being led by the coaches you are considering. Are they known to give constructive criticism? Do they regularly show empathy to their athletes and staff? Are they mindful of the way they communicate with others? Or conversely, are they really hard on the swimmers they teach? Do they shout verbal abuse to get the blood pumping?<\/p>\n<p>When making your final decision, you need to understand the kind of training you personally respond best to. Are you the sort that excels with compassion or tough love? That\u2019s why you do the research. A coach\u2019s style that worked wonders for someone else may have an adverse effect on you.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Aspire_to_Inspire\"><\/span><strong>Aspire to Inspire<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-553 size-full alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/swimmirror.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/father-with-baby-boy-in-the-swimming-pool-on-KR74ALY.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1001\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swimmirror.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/father-with-baby-boy-in-the-swimming-pool-on-KR74ALY.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/swimmirror.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/father-with-baby-boy-in-the-swimming-pool-on-KR74ALY-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/swimmirror.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/father-with-baby-boy-in-the-swimming-pool-on-KR74ALY-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/swimmirror.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/father-with-baby-boy-in-the-swimming-pool-on-KR74ALY-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Becoming a winner takes discipline. Dedication and perseverance are key ingredients to becoming successful at anything. However, having a mentor who can inspire the people around them is the special sauce.<\/p>\n<p>In swimming training, it\u2019s not the pool we conquer but ourselves. Coaches that can light the fire inside you and continually stoke it is one of the most important pieces when making a commitment to yourself and a team.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Scouting for the right coach is a lot like Tom Hanks\u2019 famous line from Forest Gump, \u201c&#8230;like a box of chocolates, you never know what you\u2019re going to get.\u201d Even when you find rave reviews from people you trust, the personalities between you and that coach need to align enough to work together effectively. 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