Coaching

Masters Swimming

“I believe the best coaches never stop learning. That's why I continue to train, compete and test my coaching ideas in the water myself.”

Whether your goal is to race, improve your technique, stay fit or simply enjoy swimming for years to come, every session is tailored to your goals, your experience and your stage of life.

Coaching Areas

Technique & Efficiency

Improve stroke technique, feel for the water and swimming efficiency through personalised coaching, observation and video analysis.

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Training & Race Preparation

Prepare for Masters competitions with structured training, race planning, pacing strategies and individual feedback.

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Health, Fitness & Longevity

Use swimming to improve fitness, health and wellbeing while maintaining performance and enjoying the sport for life.

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Video Analysis & Performance Review

Understand what to improve and why through detailed stroke analysis, practical feedback and sports science.

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Coaching philosophy

Great Masters swimming isn't about turning back the clock. It's about understanding your body, adapting your training and continuing to improve through intelligent coaching, consistency and experience.

Understand the swimmer. Understand the water. Never stop improving.

Why Masters Swimming?

  • Current world all-time Top 10 ranked Masters swimmer.
  • Still training and competing nationally and internationally.
  • Coaching informed by first-hand racing experience.
  • Modern sports science applied to Masters athletes.
  • Helping swimmers improve performance, health and enjoyment throughout life.
“I believe the best coaches never stop learning. That's why I continue to train, compete and test my coaching ideas in the water myself.”
Marcus Smallbone

Featured experience

Aaron's Experience – Confidence Through Understanding

Masters Swimmer, Age 47

Marcus Smallbone coaching a swimmer at the poolside

“Marcus Smallbone has transformed both my swimming and my confidence in the water.…”

Aaron
Masters Swimmer, Age 47

Ready to Keep Improving?

Whether you're returning to swimming, preparing for your next competition or simply want to enjoy swimming for years to come, I'd love to help you achieve your goals.