Episode 273: Andrew Sheaff - Constraint-led approach to swim coaching

This episodes guest is Andrew Sheaff. Andrew has been helping people improve their swimming for over 20 years. He’s worked with everyone from children learning to swim to Olympic medalists to masters triathletes and swimmers. He specialises in helping triathletes improve their swimming skills through online coaching. He is also the author of 'A Constraints-Led Approach to Swim Coaching'.  On this episode Andrew and I discuss: Andrew's background How Andrew works with swimmers Why Andrew decided to write "A Constraint-Led Approach to Swim Coaching"? How does Andrew decide when to intervene with a swimmers technical model? How does Andrew manage an athletes frustration when learning a new skill? How did Andrew find the writing process involved with his book? We discuss physical preparation for swimming? Andrews biggest influences How Andrew learns? Andrews top and current book recommendations What advice would Andrew give his younger self? What advice would Andrew give to a young coach? What are the biggest lessons Andrew has learned so far in his life? What are other loves in Andrews life outside of swimming? This was a great discussion with Andrew and I hope you guys really enjoy it. Stay Strong, RB   Show Notes: Website - masteringflow.info Facebook - Andrew Sheaff Instagram - mastering_flow_ YouTube - @MasteringFlow   Books Mentioned: A Constraints-Led Approach to Swim Coaching Dynamics of Skill Acquisition: A Constraints-Led Approach  The Constraints-Led Approach: Principles for Sports Coaching and Practice Design A Constraints Led Approach to Baseball Coaching Athlete-Centred Coaching: Developing Decision Makers The Science of Winning: Planning, Periodizing and Optimizing Swim Training  A Primer for Swimming Coaches: Physiological Foundations (Sports and Athletics Preparation, Performance, and Psychology) - Vol 1 A Primer for Swimming Coaches: Physiological Foundations (Sports and Athletics Preparation, Performance, and Psychology) - Vol 2 Winning: The Unforgiving Race to Greatness Relentless: From Good to Great to Unstoppable Buy Back Your Time: Get Unstuck, Reclaim Your Freedom, and Build Your Empire   Videos/ Movies Mentioned: TEDxNASA - Daniel Burrus - Seeing Invisible Solutions to Impossible Problems Jack White - It Might Get Loud - Intro (HD) Good Will Hunting  It Might Get Loud Part 1 It Might Get Load Part 2   Interviews Mentioned:  Mladen Jovanović Interviews with Professor Keith Davids     People and Resources mentioned: Jon Goodwin Mladen Jovanović Keith Davids  Rob Gray  Stu McMillan  Dan Pfaff John Wooden Lynn Kidman Yuri Verkhoshansky  John Kiely  Gregory Haff Michael Stone Ian Renshaw Bill Hartman Sam Freas Terry Laughlin Ernest W. Maglischo Charlie Francis Anatolij Bondarčuk Jack White  James Smith  The Beatles Bill Burr Jim Jefferies  Louis CK Dalai Lama David Grey  Bill Hicks