Helping Swim Clubs
Build Skill Development Systems
That Actually Work
I partner with high‑performance programs and coaches to design and implement skill development systems that produce faster swimmers, better retention, and a more organized staff on deck.
Trusted By Leading Programs and Organizations
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Developed skill development frameworks for World Aquatics used by coaches and federations worldwide
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National and international programs
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Author of official technique guides for United States Masters Swimming
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Gold Medal swim clubs
What I Do
Full Skill Development System Build
For clubs that want a clear, documented skill development system instead of every coach "doing their own thing."
I work directly with your head coach and staff to:
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Define the skills that actually drive speed for your program
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Map those skills across groups and ages
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Build benchmarks, weekly targets, and simple tracking
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Integrate the system into practices without blowing up your current training
Who it’s for:
Large, ambitious clubs and high‑performance programs that want consistent outcomes across groups and coaches.
This can be delivered at the club level or adapted as a framework for multiple programs within a federation or governing body.
One‑Off Problem Solving Session
Specific skill issue you want solved fast?
We’ll get on a focused call to:
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Diagnose what’s really causing the problem
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Design practical progressions you can plug into practice
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Leave you with concrete sets, drills, and benchmarks to run
Examples:
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A stroke or group that always breaks down under fatigue
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Underwater skills that never transfer from drills to racing
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Staff struggling to apply skill principles consistently
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Specific skills that are lagging
Who I Work Best With
Best fit:
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National‑level and large club programs, and technical leaders responsible for skill development pathways
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Head coaches who want a club‑wide skill framework, not more random drills
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Programs willing to document, track, and iterate (even in simple tools)
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Clubs that care about both speed and long‑term retention
Not a fit:
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Recreational learn‑to‑swim only
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“Quick fix” requests with no willingness to change training
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Programs that aren’t open to aligning staff around a shared system
What Coaches and Leaders Say
Ernie Maglischo
8x NCAA Coach of the Year
Biomechanics Expert
I consider Andrew one of the most knowledgeable and well-read coaches in the United States. He has tackled a very complex issue in sport, how do we effectively improve the skills of experienced and already successful athletes.
Ardi Knol
Danish National Team Coach
Andrew's blogs were a source of fascination for me in the lead-up to the 23/24 season. When I reached out to him with questions about his approach, I was surprised by his generosity in sharing his knowledge. Andrew's talent for simplifying complex skills, coupled with his down-to-earth and realistic perspective, has been a game-changer for me. His acknowledgment that skills are never 100% perfect fuels continuous learning and improvement, making him a valuable mentor and resource.
Dan Bledsoe
Coach of 16 Virginia High School
State Champtionship Teams
Speaking from personal experience, Andrew’s innovative coaching style that focuses on swimmer development through personalized drills and constraints led training can benefit coaches and swimmers of all experience levels. Working with Andrew has helped me become a better swim coach and can undoubtedly propel you to new heights in your coaching or swimming journey.
Why My Approach Is Different
It’s not about more drills. It’s about designing training so skill development is built into everything you do.
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Constraints‑led, not a collection of drills
We design environments that force better skills to emerge, instead of trying to micromanage every detail verbally. -
Shared framework
We document skills, benchmarks, and weekly targets so your whole staff is aligned and moving in the same direction. -
Integrated with your current training
We build skill work into sets you’re already doing, so your swimmers get faster without you adding hours to practice. -
Built for the whole pathway
From young age‑groupers to your senior group, swimmers develop the right skills at the right time, in the right order.
Want to See How I Think Before You Reach Out?
The Book
A Constraints‑Led Approach to Swim Coaching gives you the theory and practical tools behind much of my work with clubs.
Frameworks & Free Resources
I’ve developed free tools for coaches and publish regular social media content, videos, and articles about key skill development concepts.
Who I Am
I’m a swim coach and consultant who helps clubs build clear, practical skill development systems.
I’ve coached swimmers across a wide range of levels and spent years obsessing over how to turn complex skill theory into simple progressions coaches can actually use.
My work ranges from supporting elite clubs to collaborating with national and international governing bodies, all centered on one goal: making it easier for coaches to consistently help swimmers learn the skills that create speed.
Ready to Talk About Your Club?
If you’re a club director, board member, or head coach and you want help building or fixing your skill development system, send me an email with:
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Your club name and location
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Number of swimmers / groups
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Your biggest skill development challenge
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Whether you’re thinking about building a full system or solving a specific problem