Jacob Garrod
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...
Benefits of dryland training for swimmers
There are many different ways you can improve your swimming through the use of dryland activities. You may eventually find that you are unable...
What is the role of a supervisor?
We want our Swim School to run as smoothly as possible and for everyone to have a good experience each time they come to...
Importance of bilateral breathing
When we swim, most of us will feel more natural when we breathe to one side than the other. However, learning to breathe to...
Why should your child do Holiday Intensives?
At AUT Millennium Swim School, we run intensives weeks during the school holidays. Holiday intensives are a chance for your child to get in...
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...
Jacob’s Tips: Breathing technique
This month’s focus is on correct breathing position, as well as the correct timing of the breaths your child takes. This is extremely important...
Jacob’s Tips: Racing
With the AUT Millennium Swim School Carnival coming up this month, I thought it would be a good idea to dedicate this month's 'tips'...
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...
Jacob’s Tips: Water babies
Becoming familiar with the water and establishing the learn-to-swim foundations can be hugely beneficial for babies and toddlers. These are not only...