Why your head controls your body position

Why your head controls your body position

Newton’s Third Law of Motion states that for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. If your adult head weighs 14-16 lbs. and is totally out of water to breathe incorrectly, then that same amount of force or weight must be driven downward to your feet...
My leg wraparound swim teaching method

My leg wraparound swim teaching method

This method is ideal teaching small children. It primarily uses the tool of “guidance.” It has one central purpose to immobilize as many body parts as possible. You want the learner’s brain to focus and develop only the one pattern or skill without other confusing...
When can I transfer swimming skills from home to pool?

When can I transfer swimming skills from home to pool?

Using a kitchen sink, dressing mirror, mattress, and a bath tub at home you can get familiar with all the basic swimming skills you’ll need to swim in a pool or lake. Always start in the shallow end where you can stand up for your safety until you can swim some...
How can I teach my child to swim early?

How can I teach my child to swim early?

I tell parents the best age to start teaching your child to swim is 2-18 months. And you can start at home without a pool using a kitchen sink, dressing mirror, mattress, and a bath tub. This is no different than early learning backyard sports skills with your kids...
Why do you teach swimming at 2-18 months?

Why do you teach swimming at 2-18 months?

If you’re a parent you may have learned that up to 18 months your infant/child will copy and do whatever you ask or demonstrate. After 18 months their brain starts to work and it is designed to protect you and them at all costs. You ask them to do a simple skill they...