Streamline Coaching

12/03/2019

Good news 👍 and bad news 👎
Good news - coach Steve passed his British Triathlon High Performance Coaching Programme (Level 3) course at the weekend
Bad news - The Arena Leisure Centre that we use for our Wednesday sessions will be closing late summer 2019 for a 2 year refurbishment, so we'll have to find a different venue

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01/01/2019

No swimming tomorrow night (2nd). We're back at it on the 9th

31/12/2018

Here's wishing everyone a happy, prosperous and successful 2019

19/12/2018

Swimming is on tonight. Festive theme to tonight's set 🎅

13/12/2018

A select group of 6 at last night's session for another tough set.
We're still on next Wednesday, 19th then we'll have a little break until 9th January

29/10/2018

"To get the best results from your endurance training, make sure the process is hard, but never so hard that it isn’t fun. At the same time, make sure the process is fun, but never so fun that it isn’t hard." 👍 Wise words from Matt Fitzgerald

The Two Words That Best Describe an Effective Training Program Oct 29, 2018 | Training “Hard fun.” In my opinion, this two-word phrase constitutes the ideal description of an endurance training program that’s really working. As a coach, I can’t think of anything I would rather hear an athlet...

27/10/2018

Inspirational running today with special mentions to Rich McReady for an outstanding run at Beachy Head Marathon and my mum at Dinton Parkrun. Both have been through a lot to get them to where they are but quietly get on with it.

Well done to Jane, Vicky and Emma at Beachy Head too...not an easy run by any stretch, but great to see them just enjoying it.

Also, well done to Sarah "Trip Hazard" Hyatt and Fiona at Dinton this morning...you never know when your coach will show up unexpectedly 😂

25/10/2018

Productive session last night with some visible improvements to swimmers body position after the first 3 sessions.Great to see some new faces...welcome
Here's a good video (which I've shared before) that shows why we want that "high elbow" catch aka "reaching over the barrel" we were working on

Two-time Olympic swimmer Chloe Sutton explains the most important part of the freestyle arm pull: the catch. Achieving a high elbow catch allows for maximum ...

21/10/2018

Another great weekend at the latest installment of the British Triathlon High Performing Coaches course. Lots of stimulating discussions leading to thoughts and ideas of what I can put into practice personally, for Streamline, 3cTri and Rascals...

18/10/2018

Apologies for the swim lane mix up last night, miscommunication by the leisure centre. I have been reassured we'll have the full three lanes next week
Thanks for your understanding and adapting

09/10/2018

Some initial feedback from my post and questionnaire in regards to athletes discussing menstrual cycles with a male coach:-

Out of 164 responses, the breakdown was:-

Do you feel that your menstrual cycle effects your training schedule, performance or general well being?
Yes 65.48%
No 34.52%

Have you ever discussed your menstrual cycle with a coach?
Yes 23.72%
No 76.28%

Have you discussed your menstrual cycle with a fellow female athlete?
Yes 78.88%
No 21.12%

Interesting, clearly as coaches we need to open up the discussion with athletes. In response to the question of "What advise would you have for a male coach on discussing the topic with female athletes?" there are some great responses and guidance, some highlights:-

"Don't make assumptions on how it may or affect a females ability or mood. Let them tell you "

"Don't be dismissive of the the effects. Every lady is different Evey cycle is different."

"I’m not going to understand entirely but as your coach, I want to know everything that’s effecting your performance. If you’re comfortable sharing with me, I’m comfrotable hearing about how your cycle changes your training. If we share, together we’ll find the best plan for your success."

Loads more that I'm working my way through..

07/10/2018

One for the ladies....
As part of my Level 3 award we are required to do a piece of research into an aspect of coaching that we feel needs developing.
Given that I coach a number of female athletes, one area of topic that I have never discussed with any is how the menstrual cycle may effect training, performance and general well being.
Is it something that you would even want to discuss with a male coach?
I have put together a few questions on the link below to gather your thoughts/opinions. If you would be so kind as to complete it would be much appreciated. Responses are anonymous.
Thanks
Steve

As a coach to a number of Female athletes, one aspect of coaching that I have never discussed with any is how the menstrual cycle could effect their training plan, performance and general well being. As part of my Level 3 award we are to look into an aspect that we feel needs developing, and this is...