Watch Before You Become a Swimming Teacher - Befriending Water Podcast EP02 Helen Hughes

Helen Hughes, a seasoned swimming teacher with 30 years of experience, shares her journey in the world of swimming instruction. Her passion for teaching children to swim led her to research child development and play-based approaches.

She emphasizes determination, perseverance, and self-esteem that swimming instills. The conversation covers parenting, age-specific challenges, and the role of swimming teachers. Water safety awareness and innovation in teaching methods are also discussed. Helen’s mission is to raise awareness and provide resources for both parents and teachers. 🏊‍♂️🎙️

Chapters:
00:00:00 - Introduction and Background in Swimming
00:10:21 - Early Experiences with Swimming As a Discipline
00:20:46 - Life In The Water
00:36:25 - The Love-Hate Relationship with Parent and Baby Swimming Classes
00:40:19 - The Challenges of Teaching Children to Swim
00:49:25 - The Importance of Understanding Child Behaviour in Teaching
00:59:03 - Balancing Overprotection vs. Education about Water Dangers
01:08:44 - Fostering Risky Play in Children
01:18:25 - The dangerous sense of invincibility in children's swimming
01:28:08 - Teaching Swimming with the Orca Swim Trainer
01:37:16 - The Orca Swim Trainer and its Impact on Children Lessons
01:46:32 - Swimming and Overcoming Fears
01:56:16 - Buoyancy and Swimming Abilities
02:06:09 - Strategies for Motivation and Overcoming Doubt in Swimming Learning
02:15:18 - Finding a Venue to Teach Swimming
02:24:44 - Entering the Teaching World
02:34:25 - Orca Swim Trainer Promo Code for 10% Discount

To contact Helen visit:

https://miniwateradventurers.com or Mini Water Adventures on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/miniwateradventurers

If you would like to purchase the Orca Swim Trainer, use promo code BEFRIENDWATER at the checkout to receive a 10% discount on your Orca.

You can also check out Helen’s YouTube channel at:

https://youtube.com/@swimeducation_MWA?si=Djrbi0DeAZNTeD-C

If you are a lifeguard, swimming teacher, or someone who spends a lot of time in the water and would like to become my next guest please reach out to alan@befriendwater.com

If you are a novice swimmer and you found value in this content, please let me know using the same email address or drop me a line on Twitter / X at @BefriendWater.