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Unlocking the Champion Code: 20 Years Of Elite Swim Coaching with Leigh Nugent
In this podcast episode, we have the privilege of sitting down with Leigh Nugent, one of the world’s top technical coaches. With his extensive experience as the National Youth Coach for Swimming Australia and former Head Coach, Lee shares valuable insights on improving freestyle technique. He also discusses the champion mindset and shares stories of swimmers who have overcome injuries and achieved great success. Whether you’re a swimmer, coach, or simply interested in the sport, this episode is packed with tips and stories that will engage and motivate you.
02:10 Achieving Success in the Olympics: Lee Nugent’s Coaching Journey
08:21 Coaching Beyond Performance and Creating a Welcoming Environment
10:58 The Challenges of Coaching Talented but Uncommitted Swimmers
12:44 The Impact of Swimming on Personal Growth
14:13 Leigh’s insight from the 2012 Olympics
16:24 The Best Olympics for Coaches and Athletes: Tokyo 2020
19:24 The Unbreakable Mindset of Elite Swimmers
22:31 Stories of Swimmers Pushing Their Limits
23:34 Key Elements of Great Freestyle Technique
34:32 Maintaining Front Quadrant in Increasing Stroke Rate
39:10 Lessons and Realizations from 10-20 Years of Swimming
42:03 Developing the Next Generation of Athletes
Change your technique and swim a smoother, easier freestyle with the Effortless Swimming membership:
https://effortlessswimming.com/training-and-membership-plans/?el=blog
Want to work with me personally to improve your technique? Join my swim technique coaching here:
https://effortlessswimming.com/stroke-analysis-membership/?el=blog
This podcast episode is brought to you by FORM Goggles. Use code ‘EFFORTLESS‘ at checkout to receive 15% off your FORM GOGGLES today.
http://formswim.com/effortless
Today’s podcast episode is also sponsored by Skillest. Exclusively for our Effortless Swimming podcast listeners, you can receive a free course, ‘The Art of Triathlon Swimming,’ and an online analysis through the Skillest app.
https://effortlessswimming.com/skillestoffer
Watch the episode on YouTube:
The post Unlocking the Champion Code: 20 Years Of Elite Swim Coaching with Leigh Nugent appeared first on Effortless Swimming.
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By Brenton FordIn this podcast episode, we have the privilege of sitting down with Leigh Nugent, one of the world’s top technical coaches. With his extensive experience as the National Youth Coach for Swimming Australia and former Head Coach, Lee shares valuable insights on improving freestyle technique. He also discusses the champion mindset and shares stories of swimmers who have overcome injuries and achieved great success. Whether you’re a swimmer, coach, or simply interested in the sport, this episode is packed with tips and stories that will engage and motivate you.
02:10 Achieving Success in the Olympics: Lee Nugent’s Coaching Journey
08:21 Coaching Beyond Performance and Creating a Welcoming Environment
10:58 The Challenges of Coaching Talented but Uncommitted Swimmers
12:44 The Impact of Swimming on Personal Growth
14:13 Leigh’s insight from the 2012 Olympics
16:24 The Best Olympics for Coaches and Athletes: Tokyo 2020
19:24 The Unbreakable Mindset of Elite Swimmers
22:31 Stories of Swimmers Pushing Their Limits
23:34 Key Elements of Great Freestyle Technique
34:32 Maintaining Front Quadrant in Increasing Stroke Rate
39:10 Lessons and Realizations from 10-20 Years of Swimming
42:03 Developing the Next Generation of Athletes
Change your technique and swim a smoother, easier freestyle with the Effortless Swimming membership:
https://effortlessswimming.com/training-and-membership-plans/?el=blog
Want to work with me personally to improve your technique? Join my swim technique coaching here:
https://effortlessswimming.com/stroke-analysis-membership/?el=blog
This podcast episode is brought to you by FORM Goggles. Use code ‘EFFORTLESS‘ at checkout to receive 15% off your FORM GOGGLES today.
http://formswim.com/effortless
Today’s podcast episode is also sponsored by Skillest. Exclusively for our Effortless Swimming podcast listeners, you can receive a free course, ‘The Art of Triathlon Swimming,’ and an online analysis through the Skillest app.
https://effortlessswimming.com/skillestoffer
Watch the episode on YouTube:
The post Unlocking the Champion Code: 20 Years Of Elite Swim Coaching with Leigh Nugent appeared first on Effortless Swimming.