About Me

Mark Young: Transforming Lives Through Swimming

"Hello. Welcome to Swim Teach, my online sanctuary for swimmers and teachers of all abilities.

I'm Mark Young, an experienced ASA-qualified swimming instructor with over 30 years of hands-on experience. My journey isn't just about teaching swimming; it's about teaching from the heart and getting a genuine buzz out of changing people's lives. Drawing from decades of experience, I've guided thousands of individuals, including children and adults, to overcome their aquatic fears, boost their confidence and help them achieve their personal swimming success.

Is This For You?

I designed Swim Teach for teachers, beginners and parents in mind. Anyone eager to improve their swimming or teaching skills, whatever age or level of experience. Whether you're a swimming teacher looking to enhance your lessons or teaching practice, a complete novice or intermediate swimmer aiming for advancement, or a parent wanting to teach your child to swim yourself, there is something here at Swm Teach for you!

What's Here For You?

At Swim Teach, you'll discover a wealth of resources tailored to all levels:

1. Detailed Articles: Covering topics from breath control to floating techniques and improving your strokes.
2. Teaching Guides: Lesson plans and teaching drills to take your swimming lessons to the next level and transform your teaching practice from good to outstanding.
3. Books and E-Guides: Comprehensive swimming manuals that break down each step of the teaching and learning process.

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Each element of Swim Teach is crafted to make swimming more accessible and less daunting.

Why Trust Me?

Trust isn't earned overnight; it's built through consistent, reliable guidance and proven results. My extensive, real-world teaching experience underpins every piece of advice I share. At Swim Teach, you can trust me for expertise and genuine, straightforward help that leads to measurable improvement.

The Swim Teach Story

My passion for teaching began three decades ago when my swimming instructor encouraged me to attend an official ASA (Amature Swimming Association, now Swim England) course to become a certified swimming instructor. What started as a career soon became a mission: making swimming achievable and enjoyable for everyone. From frightened beginners to those seeking mastery over their strokes, I've seen and solved almost every swimming challenge imaginable. This wealth of experience inspired me to create Swim Teach — a comprehensive resource dedicated to addressing common swimming problems with practical, easy-to-follow solutions.

Experience and Expertise

My three-decade journey in teaching has equipped me with an unrivalled depth of knowledge. From converting fearful first-timers into confident swimmers to honing the skills of those with average ability, I've encountered and tackled every conceivable obstacle in the pool. The practical exercises and simple teaching points I've developed are tried and tested, offering real solutions, not 'tricks' or 'secrets'.

Get in Touch

Do you have a pressing question about swimming? Maybe you need tailored advice on a specific problem. Please feel welcome to reach out via the contact form below. I'm here to support your swimming journey every step of the way.

Explore Swim Teach, and let me guide you through every splash, stroke, and lap to become the swimmer or swimming teacher you wish to be. Dive into a world of knowledge and transform your swimming experience with my proven advice and resources.

Teach confidently, swim efficiently, and most importantly, enjoy every moment, whether in the water learning or on the poolside teaching."

Mark Young
Founder of Swim Teach,
Three Decades of Transforming Swim Lives

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