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 2005-02-09 10:55 AM |
Pro  3870      Virginia Beach, VA |  Subject: What's a swim coach cost?I'm thinking about getting some coaching help for my swimming...maybe 6 or so hour long sessions. ANyone have a guess at what it might cost me? I'm looking at using a local guy who helps out a few people on the side so it's not his main job. $30/hour seem reasonable? He's doing an 8-hour workshop split over 2 days for $150 but that's a group thing so I would expect provate sessions to be more expensive. |
| 2005-02-09 11:00 AM in reply to: #114831 |
Elite Veteran 831 Northern Va/Metro D.C. | Subject: RE: What's a swim coach cost? That is MORE then reasonable. A good coach should have your stroke figured out within minutes and be able to suggest improvement skills and technique guidance. |
| 2005-02-09 11:11 AM in reply to: #114831 |
| Veteran 303 SF soon! | Subject: RE: What's a swim coach cost? My private sessions with my swim coach run about $40/hour. Worth every penny. |
| 2005-02-09 11:14 AM in reply to: #114831 |
Elite 3498 Chicago | Subject: RE: What's a swim coach cost? It depends on the credentials of the coach and his experience. My swim coach charges $75/hour but I used him like I used my golf coach. I would get coached and then take about 2-3 weeks to "practice" what he told me to practice, then go back again and refine more on my stroke, then take another 2-3 weeks to myself, then go back again. I did only 3 lessions and it was a HUGE success. Now I get pointers here and there from the Masters coach when I can make it to the Masters swimming sessions... |
| 2005-02-09 11:22 AM in reply to: #114831 |
Regular 84 | Subject: RE: What's a swim coach cost? I am starting with a coach on Monday. She is charging $60/hr. I plan on doing what Steve did. In fact, she suggested it. Her credentials are very impressive and she is a TI coach. I have no idea if it is a reasonable price but I am so desperate for an improved stroke that $100/hr. would be worth it to me. ;-) |
| 2005-02-09 11:28 AM in reply to: #114831 |
Pro 3870 Virginia Beach, VA | Subject: RE: What's a swim coach cost? I've been chatting with this guy via email a little about TI and such when I was interested in his workshop (schedule conflict) and here is a snippet... I am VERY familiar with the Total Immersion Techniques. I worked with Terry Laughlin at the U.S Military Academy. I do some of his drills. But I also concentrate a lot on breathing, which TI doesn't cover at all. Many people who are weak swimmers are not relaxed in their breathing. But I also cover proper body position as does TI. I will do filming also. So he sounds like he know's what he's doing as far as I can tell. |
| 2005-02-09 11:43 AM in reply to: #114831 |
Extreme Veteran 339 Atlanta, GA | Subject: RE: What's a swim coach cost? My coach is a member of a college swim team. Their team offers swim lessions for $20/30 min. Well worth the money! |
| 2005-02-09 11:47 AM in reply to: #114831 |
Elite 3498 Chicago | Subject: RE: What's a swim coach cost? When picking a swim coach, just like when picking a tri-coach, remember that a good swimmer does not make a good coach, but a good coach makes a good swimmer. |
| 2005-02-09 11:50 AM in reply to: #114831 |
Extreme Veteran 401 Texas | Subject: RE: What's a swim coach cost? What I find funny is my coach can tell what my arms are doing under water, and sometimes I can't even tell. Good luck with picking a coach! Happy Training! Peace. |
| 2005-02-09 12:27 PM in reply to: #114831 |
Extreme Veteran 404 Chicago, Il | Subject: RE: What's a swim coach cost? As an aside, where do you go to find a coach? |
| 2005-02-09 12:40 PM in reply to: #114910 |
Pro 3870 Virginia Beach, VA | Subject: RE: What's a swim coach cost? I just stumbled on this guy. He posted on the running/tri forum through the local shop that he was planning to hold a couple swim workshops specifically for triathletes. akabak - 2005-02-09 12:27 PM As an aside, where do you go to find a coach? |
| 2005-02-09 12:44 PM in reply to: #114831 |
| Elite 2458 Livingston, MT | Subject: RE: What's a swim coach cost? Master's coach, $2 a session. I'm fortunate enough to swim on a VERY small team (3 people), so it's like I have a personal trainer. |
| 2005-02-09 12:45 PM in reply to: #114831 |
Elite 3498 Chicago | Subject: RE: What's a swim coach cost? Ask your swim buddies who they recommend. Usually the best swim coaches don't advertise becuase they don't need too, they have too many clients from referrals. |
| 2005-02-09 12:49 PM in reply to: #114929 |
Extreme Veteran 404 Chicago, Il | Subject: RE: What's a swim coach cost? Hmm ... guess I have to find some swim buddies before finding a coach!  |
| 2005-02-09 1:06 PM in reply to: #114831 |
Elite 3498 Chicago | Subject: RE: What's a swim coach cost? Perhaps you see someone at your pool who swims well as ask them for a recommendation! |
| 2005-02-09 1:12 PM in reply to: #114934 |
Regular 84 | Subject: RE: What's a swim coach cost? akabak - 2005-02-09 12:49 PMHmm ... guess I have to find some swim buddies before finding a coach! Contact a local tri club and ask for a recommendation. The club may have multiple coaches for you to contact, especially in Boston. My tri club has a swim clinic so I emailed the coach of the clinic. She does not do personal coaching but recommended a coach to me. Here is a link to clubs in New England: http://www.usat-ne.org/triathlon_clubs.htm Edited by tsthomps 2005-02-09 1:15 PM |
| 2005-02-09 3:24 PM in reply to: #114831 |
Lethbridge, Alberta Bronze member | Subject: RE: What's a swim coach cost? It may not be on a par with a personal coach but I've been getting a lot of help from a "stroke improvement" class at the local YMCA. Since I was already a member the cost was free and it's not bad even for non-members. I've just been getting started so it's all I can handle so far to work on everything the instructor has suggested. I doubt a personal coach would have done much more good until I have some of the basics worked out. Some of the other people in the class seem to be much more advanced swimmers, and several of them have mentioned wanting to sign up for this guy's class again. Some kind of group coaching might be an option if you can't find a personal coach. |
| 2005-02-09 4:12 PM in reply to: #114831 |
Extreme Veteran 391 Oregon | Subject: RE: What's a swim coach cost? The local high school swim team coach give me advice off and on and he is free. I coach his daughters in track and cross country, so we are friends anyways. Maybe a local college or high school has some coaching staff that would help for free. You never know until you ask. Randy Edited by Blacktoe 2005-02-09 4:13 PM |
| 2005-02-09 4:15 PM in reply to: #114831 |
molto veloce mama 9311 | Subject: RE: What's a swim coach cost? But I also concentrate a lot on breathing, which TI doesn't cover at all. speaking as someone who recently turned purple after doing 30 mins of fairly good TI form, this is a plus! really, though, TI does incorporate breathing, i'm just not good at that part of the form quite yet. i had a ti coach last season and she was about $30 an hour. it was bit less for semi-private lessons, so i went that route. it was usually only 1-2 other swimmers, so it worked out really well. as i did drills, she would talk to another swimmer about their form and unique issues. when they were off doing drills, i would get the same time with her. worked out great. i also think it was money well spent. i was already a strong swimmer, but was coming back to doing laps after years of not doing them, so it was great to start fresh with some expert coaching. ps. the other nice thing about having a coach who is familiar with working w/ triathletes (as mine was) was having a new resource for questions. she also set up mock-tris for us, as well as group open water swims, to practice transitions, passing, drafting, getting and elbow in the nose, etc. Edited by autumn 2005-02-09 4:17 PM |
| 2005-02-09 11:17 PM in reply to: #114831 |
Elite 3498 Chicago | Subject: RE: What's a swim coach cost? Blacktoe: You bear an uncanny resemblance to some guy I saw win the 400m for the US in the Olympics......
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| 2005-02-10 1:16 AM in reply to: #114831 |
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| 2005-02-10 10:08 AM in reply to: #114831 |
Extreme Veteran 391 Oregon | Subject: RE: What's a swim coach cost? Hey Steve, Your a little off, but not by much. I'll give you a clue. He set the national High School mile record in Eugene OR. a few years back with a 3:53. He went on last year to win the US National Championship in the 1500m. At the Olympics, some say he had a chance to medal, but choked big time. Any ideas? He is the guy in the white jersey. What do you mean I resemble him? Only my running does, I have more hair than him. HA HA HA Randy Edited by Blacktoe 2005-02-10 10:13 AM |
| 2005-02-10 10:22 AM in reply to: #115338 |
Resident Curmudgeon 25290 The Road Back Gold member | Subject: RE: What's a swim coach cost? Picture's fuzzy, but based on your clues I'd guess Alan Webb Edit: a little google and I'm sure it's Webb: http://www.usatf.org/athletes/bios/Webb_Alan.asp Edited by the bear 2005-02-10 10:23 AM |
| 2005-02-10 11:39 AM in reply to: #115338 |
Elite 3498 Chicago | Subject: RE: What's a swim coach cost? Blacktoe - 2005-02-10 9:08 AM Hey Steve, Your a little off, but not by much. I'll give you a clue. He set the national High School mile record in Eugene OR. a few years back with a 3:53. He went on last year to win the US National Championship in the 1500m. At the Olympics, some say he had a chance to medal, but choked big time. Any ideas? He is the guy in the white jersey. What do you mean I resemble him? Only my running does, I have more hair than him. HA HA HA ...and you resemble a chair?????HA HA HA Randy I was referring to the guy in the blue outfit in the middle.... And don't knock the "chair look" it drives the ladies CRAZY! Edited by Steve- 2005-02-10 11:40 AM |
| 2005-02-10 9:04 PM in reply to: #114831 |
Veteran 236 San Diego, CA | Subject: RE: What's a swim coach cost? That's CHEAP! I typically charge between $65-$80 per 45 minute session, depending on pool location and fees. Some of the TI "certified" coaches I hear are charging $100 or more per lesson. Run with the $30, as long as the coach knows what he's doing! You may also find one on my website: Coach Finder Good luck! Kevin Edited by Tri Swim Coach 2005-02-10 9:07 PM |
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