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.
Benefits of swimming gear
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Technique tip: Improving your feel for the water with sculling
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Technique Tips: All Rounder Technique
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Technique tips: Butterfly
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Tumble turns are one of the tricky aspects to learn in swimming. However, if you are able to learn tumble turns, it will give...
Swimming gear: Paddles
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