Technique focussed session this morning incorporating drills working on catch & pull.  

Jason (our amazing coach) gives regular written feedback to all squad swimmers on their stoke and suggestions for improvement, so sessions like these allow us the opportunity to work on the areas that need some fine tuning/adjustment.  

Always good to have something specific to work on and feel a difference in the water 💦🏊‍♀️💪

The weekend starts with Thursday Squad, great mix of distance, speed and skills.
Followed by Squad Coffee, what’s not to like!

Great threshold set tonight

Brilliant endless pool session which was so helpful. Would really recommend

Really enjoyed my free trial session this morning with South West Swim.
Everyone was super friendly!
Tough threshold session which put me through my paces!
Will definitely be back 😄

Back in SWS Tuesday morning squad and really enjoying the planned sessions. Early 6am start but always a friendly and welcoming bunch of swimmers. Doesn’t matter what your level of swimming ability is, everyone is catered for. Getting written feedback from Jason on individual technique, and solutions to improve is invaluable.

I always have trepidation for Tuesday sessions as it’s like Thursdays but in Beast mode! Anyway with some great lane mates it was a great session to test and stretch us, left me buzzing and well set up for the day. Thank you Jason

One of the top perks that comes with being a regular squad swimmer with SWS is the stroke feedback Jason takes the time to type up for you every month or so. This is always really insightful and helps me to ring any changes with my stroke as they crop up.

In spite of the 06:00 start, I always look forward to the Thursday sessions.  One thing that can be guaranteed is that you never know what Jason has in store for you on a given day.  The combination of drills and pure swimming varies every week which means the sessions are never boring.

Fantastic session — I couldn’t recommend Jason highly enough. I went into the session feeling very anxious and nervous about open-water swimming, but Jason was patient, practical and personable throughout. He immediately put me at ease and helped me feel safe, calm and in control as I acclimatised to the open water.

Jason broke the session down into clear, manageable chunks and explained the thinking behind each technique brilliantly. He coached me on sighting and breathing, quickly analysed my stroke, identified the key areas I could improve, and gave me practical pointers that I could put into action straight away.

Most importantly, he built my confidence without ever making me feel rushed or pressured. We had a good laugh along the way, and he kept the whole session positive, relaxed and enjoyable.

I came away feeling far more confident and comfortable in the open water, with a clear idea of what to work on next. A fantastic experience — I’m already looking forward to the next session!