Hello.  My name is Steve Haufler and for as long as I can remember, I’ve had a passion for the water... and for teaching people how to swim.

In this video I want to share with you my bag of tricks -- the tools and toys that have worked for me and that have proven themselves in thousands of lessons, with swimmers of all ages and abilities.

My goal is to give you new ideas that will help you become a better teacher.  Because if you’re a better teacher, your swimmers will be better swimmers, and that’s ultimately what our profession is all about.

To be a truly great teacher, you must do seven things.  

**First** and foremost, you must know where you’re headed in terms of stroke technique.  You must know the end result you want to achieve, and have a basic path or teaching progression that will take you there.

**Two.**  You must teach every day.

**Three.**   You must keep an open mind, be ready to experiment with new ideas, and dare to add some unconventional items to your tool box.

**Four.**  You must use what’s in your tool box.

**Five.**   You must get their attention and keep their attention.  

**Six.**   You must make your lessons fun and memorable.  You need to make your swimmers laugh.

**And seven.**  You must teach them before you train them.   

As a swim instructor, you know that every swimmer is different... and presents you with a different set of challenges.

So the bigger your bag of tricks, the more effective you will be at getting through to each and every swimmer.

Many of the tools you see on this video are already on your pool deck or can be found at most discount stores.  

A few, like mirrors and Styrofoam heads, are readily available online, and you’ll find a list of suppliers in the resource section at the end of the video.   

So let’s get started, and thanks for joining me in the quest to become a more effective teacher and coach...and in the ultimate quest to help your students learn better and faster.



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How to Use Your Tool Kit