Stronger Coaches, Stronger Clubs: Volunteer Development & Support Initiative

Coach the Coaches

Pool-Based Clinic with Jackie Clarke & Andrew Sexton

Please arrive at 10:15 am for registration
Sessions commence at 10:30 am

Join us for our second Coach the Coaches Professional Development session — a focused, practical clinic designed to help pool-based swimming coaches learn and apply what they can immediately in their coaching environments.

This session integrates land-based preparation and pool-based coaching to strengthen how swimmers move, train, and perform in the pool.

1️⃣ Jackie Clarke – The Swimmer’s Body

Land-Based Session
Time: 10:30–11:30

Session Theme:
Move Better to Swim Better

Jackie Clarke holds a Bachelor of Psychology and Human Movement from the University of Western Australia (UWA) and brings a deep understanding of how the body and mind support athletic performance.

Jackie is not teaching swimming — she is teaching what makes swimming possible.

This session focuses on preparing the swimmer’s body for effective pool training through intelligent, targeted land-based work.

Key focus areas include:

• Shoulder mobility and stability

• Core connection to support efficient stroke mechanics

• Yoga-based strength and flexibility specific to pool swimmers

• Injury prevention and long-term swimmer longevity

Why this session matters:
Swimmers feel the difference immediately in the pool.
This is an ideal foundation session that prepares the body for stronger, more efficient swimming.

Strong, mobile bodies create better strokes.

2️⃣ Andrew Sexton – Coaching Application: From Land to Pool

SWAS Swimming Coach

Land-Based Session
Time: 11:30–1:00

Andrew Sexton, South West Academy of Sport (SWAS) Swimming Coach, will deliver two connected sessions that bridge physical preparation and practical pool coaching.

🔹 Land-Based Coaching Focus

Andrew will begin by exploring how coaches can:

• Identify key movement patterns that support pool performance

• Link physical preparation to stroke efficiency

• Integrate land-based awareness into everyday coaching practice

🔹 Pool-Based Coaching Session

Time: 1:00–2:30

Andrew will then lead a practical pool-based session, focused on:

• Effective pool session structure

• Purposeful drills and skill development

• Clear coaching cues that translate into better technique

• Maximising the value of regular pool training for swimmers of all levels

Participants may choose to be active in the water during this session.

✨ Why Attend?

• Learn what truly supports effective pool swimming

• Gain insight from Jackie Clarke, B Psych & Human Movement (UWA)

• Develop practical land-to-pool coaching skills with Andrew Sexton, SWAS Swimming Coach

• Connect with fellow South-West swimming coaches

• Be part of a high-quality professional development initiative supporting coach growth

Places are limited to ensure a valuable, hands-on learning experience.