Video-Analysis Swim Camp
with Olympian
Mon 7th - Sat 12th August 2023
Epsom College
Residential or non-residential swim camp focusing on video-analysis
The camp provides athletes with an insight into the importance of performance and video-analysis.
Training sessions will filmed to highlight technical and tactical performance indicators of each swimmer. The video technology will allow the athlete to understand what their performance actually looks like and advances the brain's ability to overcome technical imperfections.
The camp will incorporate specific skills and drills to help improve swimming technique and reduce common mistakes.
Physical conditioning exercises, nutrition and hydration advice, race tactics and competition preparation will all be delivered and discussed throughout the camp.
This course is designed and delivered by Double Olympian Edward Sinclair and our expert MP Coaching Team.
Course Focus:
- Video-analysis
- Technique improvement
- Understanding of technique
- Fitness Gain
- All 4 strokes
- Starts & Turns
- Holistic approach to training
- Injury prevention
Swimming Sessions:
Practice and improve your swimming technique in all the competitive strokes and starts & turns with the help of video feedback. Understand what skills and drills you need to take your swimming to the next level
Video-Analysis:
Each swimmer will be filmed (below and/or above water) and will receive feedback on all 4 strokes as well as on starts & turns. Swimmers will. learn how they actually look like in the water using one of the best feedback systems available in sport and how to avoid repeating the same technical mistakes. Individual videos will be shared with each swimmer after the course
Mind-Room Workshops:
Learn about dry-land training, injury prevention, nutrition & hydration, and goal setting, which have all been identified as key aspects that can improve your swimming performance outside the pool
Bookings OPEN!Dates & Fees:
- RESIDENTIAL: 7-12 August - 6-day - £759
- NON-RESIDENTIAL: 7-12 August - 6-day - £599
SPECIAL OFFER: This rate is available for early bird bookings. Limited time only. Book now to secure this fee.
Payments in instalments are possible
Course Options:
This course is available as:
- residential or non-residential
Course Includes:
- Residential option - accommodation with full board, snacks, log books, pen, certificate
- Non-residential option - lunches, snacks, log books, pen, certificate
Suitable for:
- club swimmers
- aged 9 - 18
- competitive up to the international level
- Swimmers will be allocated into focused training groups according to their age and ability.
For more information detailed timetable and instalments please email [email protected]
Photos from Video-Analysis Camp 2022
Photos from Video-Analysis Camp 2019
Venue Details
Epsom College, Epsom, Surrey, KT17 4JQ
Facilities: 25m pool, viewing area for parents & free parking
Accommodation
Residential course members will be resident in the excellent boarding houses, situated just a few minutes from the swimming pool and may be required to share a bedroom. All boarding houses are designed to be homely and comfortable and also offer up-to-date facilities such as a common room with TV and video/DVD player, a kitchen with tea/coffee making facilities, snacks and cold drinks, and a recreational area. Bed linen is provided but participants should bring their own towels and toiletries. No laundry facilities are provided. Each house has a Residential Co-ordinator who is responsible for the running of the house and the health and welfare of the campers living there. Members of staff are accommodated in the same houses as the campers in order to provide 24 hour supervision.
More information about boarding houses.
Dining
Although all houses have kitchen facilities where swimmers can make snacks and drinks, the main meals of the day are prepared in the College's central kitchen. Food is prepared in-house and great care is taken to ensure that a wide choice is available and that campers have access to a variety of healthy options. With quality and nutritional content being major concerns, the vast majority of food is traceable to source and menu analysis software is used to ensure that all meals are nutritionally balanced. With the wide menu options available, vegetarians and those with special dietary and cultural needs can be accommodated. Healthy snacks are also provided several times a day.
Facilities
Epsom College boasts an immaculately maintained 84 acres, which is packed with exceptional sporting and boarding facilities. The Maximum Performances campers will have the chance to benefit from the use of Epsom’s 25m training pool as well as other great outdoor and indoor facilities during the land-training sessions and lectures.
Supervision
There are dedicated coaches and experienced residential staffs on duty at all times. Campers are never left without supervision.
Special STRENGTH & CONDITIONING sessions for TEENAGERS
The camp offers teenage athletes an exciting opportunity to develop their physical conditioning with our expert designed resistance-training programme. Teenage athletes will be introduced to the gym environment and given a tutorial on how to perform each resistance exercise with safe and effective technique. This method of physical conditioning has demonstrated many benefits in young athletes, including improvements in strength and power, motor skill performance, and a reduced incidence of sports injuries. Participants will gain tools to start building their own personal strength and conditioning programme.
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