Jacob Garrod
Jacob is the Assistant Swim School Manager and Private Swim Coach at AUT Millennium. Jacob has been with AUT Millennium since 2015 where he became a qualified learn-to-swim instructor. He now assists in managing the Swim School as well as working with learn-to-swim students, both adults and children. As well as competitive swimmers and open-water swimmers who are trying to refine their technique in 1-on-1 sessions. His background in swimming involves representing both his club at National events, as well as New Zealand at International events.
Staying Safe This Summer
It was great to see everyone floating together, students and teachers alike, during SwimSafer Week 2023. Everyone can continue to learn to be safer...
The Benefits of our Skills Clinics
Another block of AUT Millennium’s Skills Clinics is just around the corner. Spaces are filling up quickly. With summer approaching, we are excited to...
The value of Holiday Intensives
Another week of Holiday Intensives have now been and gone in April, and all we can say is WOW! The improvements we have seen...
Five reasons to keep swimming this winter
Winter has arrived and we all know what that means; colder and wetter days. Over the warmer months swimming is a common activity for...
Jacob’s Tips: Breathing position and timing
This month’s focus is on correct breathing position, as well as the correct timing of the breaths you take. This is extremely important across...
Dryland training for young swimmers
If your child is keen to take their swimming more seriously, dryland training is an inevitable part of a swimmer's routine. Jacob explains why...
Implementing a set programme into your swim sessions
Training sets and fitness goals are a great way to improve your current swimming ability. More often than not, I see people swimming lap...
Eating before swimming
When children eat before coming to swimming lessons, especially scoffing food as they run into the building, this can lead to unfortunate circumstances where...
Smart swimming
Learning to swim can be difficult at the best of times, however, we often see people making it harder for themselves!
It is important that...
At-home dryland programme
Here are a few ideas to help you exercise at home while the National Aquatic Centre is closed. These exercises are perfect for anybody...
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Asking good questions is an excellent way to assess your performance and become more in tune with what to focus on to get better.
At...
Lessons from A Silver Fern
Guest Contribution: Anna Harrison - New Zealand Netballer.
Another big year of Northern Mystics and New Zealand Silver Fern Netball commitments has come to an...
Weight training and cardio – together or separate?
Which should I do first - cardio or weights? Is doing cardio better than lifting weights for me? These are two questions I’ve found...
The Menstrual Cycle and How It Affects the Female Athlete
It’s well-known that sex differences between men and woman exist. Differences that affect your physiology.
But what’s not so well known is how these differences...
