open water swimming coaching

Open water swimming coaching involves specialized guidance for swimming in natural environments like lakes, rivers, or oceans. Coaches focus on enhancing endurance, technique, safety awareness, and navigation skills specific to open water conditions, which are often more unpredictable than pools. They tailor training plans to individual needs, teach strategies for dealing with cold water and waves, and emphasize safety precautions such as buoyancy checks and awareness of surroundings. The goal is to improve performance while ensuring the swimmer’s safety and confidence in open water settings.