Jim Reiser's Blog – November 2009 Archive (13)

“Holds” for Infant-toddler Swim Classes

Have you ever wondered if you were holding your baby incorrectly in the swimming pool? Or if some holds are better than others? In this article, you will learn the holds that are the most effective.

Steps

1. Use the hug hold. The hug hold is the foundation of all the holds outlined in this article. Why? Because it is the hold that your baby feels most secure. Use it when getting in and out of the pool, use it while your baby gets acclimated to the water, and use it… Continue

Added by Jim Reiser on November 27, 2009 at 4:00pm — No Comments

Super Swim Teachers are not found–they are made!

Here is a recent email I received:

Coach Jim,

I don’t know where you find your swim teachers, but I’ve got one thing to say… “Keep up the good work!”

My son Zach has been w/Ms Kali at Still Hopes on the Saturday am class. She has worked the class well to suit his needs. Due to his autism, sometimes he can have trouble w/things as I am sure you can imagine. He LOVES the water though, so we wanted to take the opportunity to utilize that to our advantage.

Zach… Continue

Added by Jim Reiser on November 25, 2009 at 11:30am — No Comments

How to Teach Swimming Lessons Like an Expert Swimming Instructor

from wikiHow – The How to Manual That You Can Edit

Have you ever wondered how you could teach swimming lessons more effectively? Have you ever wondered how you could teach your swim school staff members to improve their teaching too?

In this article, I will share with you 6 Steps to make your swim lessons more… Continue

Added by Jim Reiser on November 21, 2009 at 1:00pm — No Comments

New York Times Company, About.com, features Jim Reiser as Guest Author!

About.com, a New York Times Company, recently signed on Jim Reiser as a guest author.

Would you like to see Jim’s first article with About.com: Swimming?

Get Jim’s latest tips on how to prevent crying in Parent and Toddler Swimming Lessons.

Check out the article today: “How to Prevent Crying in Infant or Toddler Learn to Swim Class.”

Added by Jim Reiser on November 18, 2009 at 5:00pm — No Comments

Watch my new YouTube video from Bathtub Baby 101

Take a few minutes to check out some free video footage from my brand new Bathtub Baby 101 DVD! Just click Bathtub Baby 101 and you’ll get to watch my wife Heather and I get Nolan, our 4-month old baby ready for his first swimming lesson by using the bathtub.… Continue

Added by Jim Reiser on November 17, 2009 at 12:00pm — No Comments

How to Teach a Preschooler to Swim

from wikiHow – The How to Manual That You Can Edit

Would you like to hear how to make teaching your 3 & 4 year olds more fun and effective? Enjoy some terrific teaching techniques and even watch some FREE video footage from “Swim 101,” How to Teach Young Children to Swim in 8 hours or Less! Oh, and you will also see some really cool “before &… Continue

Added by Jim Reiser on November 16, 2009 at 12:00pm — No Comments

Details Announced for upcoming 2010 Swim School Owners Business Conference

You are invited to the upcoming 2010 Swim School Owners Business Conference. It will be held at the Crown Plaza in Sunrise, Florida on February 19 & 20, 2010.

This is a rare opportunity to learn from some of the most prominent people in the learn to swim industry. The conference will feature Jim Reiser of Swim Lessons University, Sue Nelson of United States Swimming, Mick Nelson of United States Swimming, and Lori… Continue

Added by Jim Reiser on November 15, 2009 at 5:00pm — No Comments

Are you frustrated with your swim lesson students?

from wikiHow – The How to Manual That You Can Edit

Are you becoming frustrated with your beginner swimmers? Or even students who can swim BUT are learning a new stroke? When you consider the points and suggestions below you may feel a little better!

Try these 5 Teaching Techniques

1. Understand there are 3 Stages of Learning, and when a skill… Continue

Added by Jim Reiser on November 14, 2009 at 7:30pm — No Comments

Will I See YOU in Fort Lauderdale?

I am honored to be a featured speaker for the second straight year at the SwimAmerica Business Conference in Fort Lauderdale, FL. The conference will be February 19-20, 2010.

I will speak from 6PM – 7PM on February 19th on how to make your swim school office run more efficiently and profitably!

On February 20th, my 9:00AM -10:00 AM presentation will teach you how to GROW your swim school business and how to develop a staff of swim instructors that will keep your customers… Continue

Added by Jim Reiser on November 11, 2009 at 11:00am — No Comments

How to Choose a Swim Instructor or Swim School

from wikiHow – The How to Manual That You Can Edit

Do you know what to look for in a swim instructor or swim school? Because of the safety issues involved, your swim instructor or swim school choice is absolutely critical. Here are my 10 RULES of THUMB:

Steps

1. The instructor should be a member of at least one of the following organizations: US Swim School Association, World Aquatic Babies & Children’s Network, American Swim Coaches Association, and/or… Continue

Added by Jim Reiser on November 9, 2009 at 8:30pm — No Comments

How to Teach Our Children About Water Safety

from wikiHow – The How to Manual That You Can Edit

Did you know that in the United States, drowning takes more lives than any other accident for children 5 & under? For children ages 6 – 14, drowning is the second leading cause of accidental death ONLY to automobile accidents! This article will show you how to teach your children water… Continue

Added by Jim Reiser on November 6, 2009 at 9:00am — No Comments

How to Become a Professional Swimming Instructor

Do you want to be considered a “Swimming Professional?” In this article, you will learn some simple steps to becoming a pro!

5 Steps

1. Become a member of at least one reputable, nationally recognized organizations. Here are the ones I belong to: American Swim Coaches Association, United States Swimming, United States Swim School Association, National Drowning… Continue

Added by Jim Reiser on November 5, 2009 at 10:00pm — No Comments

New “Teaching Babies Better” video NOW IN STOCK!

One of the 22 Success Strategies in the brand new "TEACHING BABIES BETTER" DVD video that I think you’ll really enjoy watching is how you can prevent your new infants and toddler swimmers from becoming upset. As you know, keeping your water babies happy is the key to a stress-free… Continue

Added by Jim Reiser on November 1, 2009 at 6:00pm — No Comments

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