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1to1 Swim Teacher🏊
Galley Hill Pool TS14 8PF

Open Water Swim Coach🏊
Ellerton Lake DL10 6AP•Scaling Dam TS13 4TP•Bishopton Lake TS21 1EY

Remote/ Online Coaching🏊

STA Aquatic & First Aid Tutor👨‍🏫

TriFusion-Performance Club🏊🚴🏃

10/06/2026

Swim With Dan- Performance Club x Tri Open Water

Conquer the Lake: Open Water Group Coaching is Here! 🏊‍♂️✨

Ready to take your swimming from the pool tiles to the open water? Whether you’re diving into the lake for the first time or looking to sharpen your frontcrawl skills, we’ve got you covered.

We are teaming up to bring you a series of dedicated themed open water group coaching sessions at Bishopton Lake, TS21 1EY!

Here is what we have lined up for the season:

27/06/26 – Refresher/Introduction to Open Water Swimming Skills

25/07/26 – Transitioning Breaststroke to Frontcrawl

29/08/26 – Frontcrawl Development

19/09/26 – Introduction to Skins Swimming

⏱ When: Saturdays, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
📍 Where: North East Wake Park Bishopton Lake (TS21 1EY)

With a combined 30 years+ of international, national, and regional coaching experience, these sessions are designed to build your confidence, refine your technique, and help you smash your open water goals in a supportive group environment.

Spaces are limited, so don’t miss out on unlocking your open water potential this summer!

🔗 How to Book: Head over to www.swimwithdan.co.uk or drop an email to [email protected] to secure your spot. For quick inquiries, feel free to ring 07762431538.

Let’s hit the lake! 🌊👇

08/06/2026

🗓️ JUNE AVAILABILITY UPDATE! 🗓️

Whether you are looking to dive into open water for the first time, get pool-based instruction, or level up your training with online coaching, we have plenty of ways to help you smash your goals.

Here is where you can find us and what slots are left for June:
🌊 Open Water Coaching:
Ellerton Lake (DL10 6AP): SOLD OUT FOR JUNE! 🚫 Enquire now to secure your slots for July–September.

Bishopton Lake (TS21 1EY): Morning slots (9:30 AM - 10:30 AM) are still available for select dates in June across Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays!

Group Open Water Session: Nerves getting the better of you? Join our Refresher/Introduction to Open Water Swimming Skills on 27th June (9:30 AM - 10:30 AM) at Bishopton Lake.

🏊‍♂️ Pool Coaching (Galley Hill Pool, TS14 8PF):
Evening sessions running Monday through Thursday from 8:00 PM - 8:30 PM.

💻 Online Coaching Availability:
Ready to commit to a structured plan? We have highly limited spaces remaining:
Fitness (8 spaces)
Performance (7 spaces)
Elite (8 spaces)

With 9 years of coaching experience guiding hundreds of swimmers to regional, national, and international success, we have a program tailored for you.

📲 Check out the full breakdown in image below and get in touch to secure your spot today:
📞 07762431538
🌐 www.swimwithdan.co.uk
📧 [email protected]

07/06/2026

Swim With Dan- Performance Club Open Water Coaching: Sessions 36–41 of 2026 🏊‍♂️

This week's lineup:
• Steven: Race Prep for Ellerton Tri & Derwent Water Swim 🌊

• Lois: Preparing for Great North Swim 🏊‍♀️

• Heidi: Preparing for Great North Swim 🏊‍♀️ (8 year old swimmer raising money for Cancer Research UK) https://greatnorthswim2026.enthuse.com/pf/lois-cresswell

• Group Session (2 Participants): Ellerton Tri Prep 🏁

• Group Session (4 Participants): Great North Swim Prep 🏊‍♂️

• John: Transitioning pool to open water introduction session 🏊‍♂️

PS. On a separate note I’ve been in myself and Bishopton is definitely more than warm enough for an hour in skins 😉

06/06/2026

🌟 Success Story Saturday 🌟

From "Splash Phobia" to Underwater Confidence! 🌊✨

This is why we do what we do. Five months ago, even a tiny splash of water was a major hurdle for this swimmer. Today? She’s gliding with her face in the water, calm, collected, and completely at home in the water ❤️

Progress is about breaking down barriers and building a relationship with the water. Seeing that "forever proud" moment from a parent is such an amazing feeling! 🐙💙

Build the foundation. Trust the process.

05/06/2026

🙌 Feedback Friday 🙌

Thank you for trust in my teaching ♥

If you too would like help to get your little one swimming, drop us a message at With Dan LTD

04/06/2026

This weeks Top Tip Thursday is very important. Please read.

17 lives tragically lost in open water this past half-term alone. 🧵👇

The news from this hot spell breaks my heart. 17 people went out to enjoy the warmer weather and didn't come home.

When you unexpectedly enter open water, your body’s natural reaction is panic and rapid breathing. This "cold water shock" can be fatal in minutes, even if you are a strong swimmer. The absolute most dangerous thing you can do is fight the water.

The experts at RLSS, Swim England, and the STA all agree on the #1 rule to survive: Float to Live.

If you or someone you love gets into difficulty:
1️⃣ Fight your instinct to swim – Stop moving, lean back, and float.
2️⃣ Tilt your head back – Keep your ears submerged to help you float easily.
3️⃣ Control your breathing – Gently move your hands and feet to stay afloat until the initial shock passes.

Once your breathing is under control, only then should you call for help or swim to safety.

Please swipe through to see the vital, life-saving guidance from the experts. It takes 30 seconds to read, but it could change everything.

Please share this on your story or feed today—you never know who needs to see this message. Let’s look out for each other this summer. 🌊❤️

03/06/2026

🚨 FINAL CALL!! 🚨
Upcoming Open Water Group Coaching

🏊‍♂️ Ready to conquer the Open Water? 🏊‍♀️

Whether you’re dipping your toes into the lake for the very first time or fine-tuning your skills for a major event this summer, Swim With Dan has you covered!

We have some massive sessions coming up across Bishopton Lake and Ellerton Lake to get you confident, fast, and race-ready.

Here is what is coming up next on the calendar:
📍 Bishopton Lake (TS21 1EY)
Perfect for beginners and those looking to build rock-solid open-water fundamentals.

Saturdays | 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
🗓️ 27/06/26: Refresher / Introduction to Open Water Swimming Skills

📍 Ellerton Lake (DL10 6AP)
Specific event prep to help you nail your pacing, sighting, and race-day strategy.

Saturday 06/06/26
🗓️ 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM: Redcar Triathlon Club Ellerton Triathlon & Aquabike Prep
🗓️ 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM: Great Swim Prep

Why Swim With Dan?
With over 9 years of coaching experience, Dan has guided hundreds of swimmers—from complete beginners to international competitors. You’ll get expert, professional coaching in a safe, supportive, and structured environment.

📲 How to Book
Spaces are limited to ensure high-quality coaching for every swimmer. Secure your spot today!

🌐 Website: www.swimwithdan.co.uk
📧 Email: [email protected]
📞 Phone: 07762431538

02/06/2026

Master Your Pull: Stop "Slipping" and Build Raw Power! 💧🏊‍♂️

Are you working hard but feel like you’re not moving forward efficiently? One of the biggest mistakes in freestyle is a weak, slipping hand. If your pull lacks "grip" on the water, you are leaving massive speed on the table. Today, for Technique Tuesday, we continue our equipment series with a absolute game-changer: Hand Paddles.

In this video, I’ll show you how to use paddles to instantly improve your catch, feel the water resistance, and build the upper body strength needed for a faster, more powerful pull.

What you’ll learn:
✅ Maximize Water Feel: How paddles exaggerate the resistance, giving you better tactile feedback.
✅ Fix Your Catch and Finish: Why paddles demand proper alignment throughout the propulsive phase.
✅ Build Upper Body Strength: How they act as resistance training for your back and lats.
✅ Stroke Awareness: Use them to identify and correct any dead spots in your pull.

🚀 READY TO UNLOCK YOUR PULL FORCE?

Equipment is powerful, but knowing how to use it changes the game. If you want to stop guessing and start improving, I offer professional video analysis, swim programming, and 1-to-1 coaching to help you reach your goals faster.

🔗 Website: https://swimwithdan.co.uk/index.php
📧 Inquiries: [email protected]

THE CHALLENGE:
Add this into your next session:

4 x 100s as:50m Paddles Only: Focus on a strong catch, keeping the elbow high, and maintaining a smooth, connected pull. Focus on the feel.50m Full Stroke (No Paddles): Remove the paddles and try to replicate that same heavy, connected pressure on your forearms.

Focus on:

A clean hand entry, no slapping.

Constant water pressure throughout the pull.

Core engagement for stability.

About Swim With Dan:
Based in Middlesbrough, UK, we provide technical aquatic education for everyone. From elite stroke mechanics to inclusive swimming, we build the foundation for long-term progress in the water.

Don’t forget to FOLLOW for the rest of our Equipment Series and more technical breakdowns! 📈

01/06/2026

🗓️ JUNE SCHEDULE UPDATE 🗓️

Wow, you lot didn't wait around! Ellerton Lake 1-to-1 sessions are now officially SOLD OUT for June. ❌

If you still need to get your open water fix, get prepped for a big event, or fine-tune your pool technique, check out the remaining June availability detailed below:

🔹 Bishopton Lake: Select Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays at 9:30 AM.

🔹 Group Masterclasses: Event-specific prep on June 6th (Ellerton) & Intro skills on June 27th (Bishopton).

🔹 Galley Hill Pool: Evening slots Monday–Thursday.

🔹 Online Coaching: Limited spaces left for Fitness, Performance, and Elite tiers.
Spaces for everything else are filling up sharply. Get in touch today to secure your slot!

📞 07762431538
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.swimwithdan.co.uk

31/05/2026

Swim With Dan LTD Open Water Coaching: Sessions 28–35 of 2026 🏊‍♂️

This week's lineup:
• Stu & Laura (from Redcar Triathlon Club): Open Water Skills & Prep for Ellerton Tri / 70.3 🏁

• Vikki & Eleanor: Reintroduction to Open Water Swimming 🏊‍♀️

• Steven (from Redcar Triathlon Club): Race Prep for Ellerton Tri & Derwent Water Swim 🌊

• Group Session (10 Participants): Introduction to Open Water Swimming with Tri Open Water (Various Goals & Events) 🏊‍♂️

• Jacqui: Event Prep for Great North Swim (1 Mile) 🏊‍♀️

• Daniel: Race Prep for Bolton 70.3 🏁

• Group Session (4 Participants): Training for Ellerton 24h Swim Relay & Great North Swim (10km) 🏊‍♂️

• Haris: Race Prep for Bolton 70.3 🏁

Super busy week of coaching 8 sessions and 22 swimmers altogether, preparing for a mixture of about 30 different events! 🏊‍♂️🏊‍♀️

On a personal note, thank you everyone for the trust and support. I had a memory pop up from last season: this time last year I had delivered 4 sessions compared to this year's 35, so I really truly do appreciate everyone’s trust and support. 😊🏊‍♂️🏊‍♀️

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http://swimwithdan.co.uk/

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