February 08, 2012 at 8:34 PM

Bookings are open for the February Intensive Swim Stroke Correction Program.

18th February 2012– 8:00am-2:30pm

The Program

This extensive six hour program is especially designed to improve swimming fundamentals including: confidence, body position, hand entry/exit, as well as; stroke efficiency, awareness and technique. The program is best suited to those who want to improve their swimming, but feel a squad environment does not fit their current needs.

The program offers intense help and carefully selected drills that cater best to the individual’s needs in a small group lesson. Lessons especially focus on giving immediate feedback in a positive environment.

Throughout the program your freestyle stroke will be broken down to its most basic format including recovery, catch, 1st and 2nd phases of the pull. When these individual skills are understood they will be brought together and correct sequencing of the “freestyle action” will be taught. We utilise a well developed learning strategy that enhances that speed you adopt new skills. It is anticipated that you may need to repeat the intensive program twice over a 12 month period to fully understand and develop appropriated skills/technique.

Specific Features

• Full money-back guarantee – improved swimming ability or your money back

• Drills designed to break the stroke down into key parts – catch, 1st and 2nd phases of the pull, and recovery
• Specified drills to help the individual target their weaknesses
• Open communication and immediate feedback throughout the session
• Drills given for the individual to work on between sessions to maximize their results over time
  

The Coaches

Jamie Edwards is a seasoned triathlete – podiuming in his AG in all his races in the 2011/12 season and winning at Shep 70.3. He is a qualified exercise scientist, an ex swim teacher and professional coach.

Mat Tippett, is an ex-professional triathlete, the director of ETPA, and has been swim coaching for 15 years.

What you can expect

Results from previous programs have seen students gain greater confidence in the water, an increase in self belief and improved technique and efficiency. This led to increased swimming ability, whilst training and racing, and a greater enjoyment of swimming. These satisfactions also led to them exceeding their previous expectations of their ability in the water.

Information is delivered in simple terms with questions encouraged to ensure students experience the best possible learning environment.

I really enjoyed your lessons; I am feeling a Lot stronger and more confident that I now have the tools to get quicker in the pool. I have already seen big improvements after previously seeing no improvement over the previous two months. Once again thanks for yours and Matts time and patience over the 4 weeks

– Mat Thorley

Swimming was a chore before this class, I didn't understand the drills and I never improved my speed. Now I look forward to every swim set because it's got a purpose and I have a clear focus with sense of improvement. I'm even looking forward to open water this season and starting at the front of the bunch everytime!

– Stuart Moore

See Mat in Action

Click the link below to view a sample of Mat's coaching style at a previous stroke correction program. In this short clip Mat is describing the catch in detail:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ed7B-OwUMTM

Program Details

Venue:
VU Footscray Park, sports and Aquatic Centre

Dates:
18th February 2012 (8am-230pm)
(4 x 90min sessions with 30mins for lunch)

Cost:
$150 per person (paid upfront)
Bookings are essential as class sizes will be limited to a maximum of 8 people

Booking Deadline:
To reserve your place in the program please contact Jamie directly ASAP with your details. Once he has received this information he will email you confirmation of your booking.

Jamie Edwards B.App.Sci. (Ex. Sci) ETPA Coach
Direct: 0415 903 622 Email: Jamie@etpa.com.au

Mat Tippett BA (Sport. Admin); MBA Director ETPA
Direct: 0414 303 464 Email: Mat@etpa.com.au