I coach two squads: PC1 (10–12 years) is chasing County times, and C2 (14–16 years) has already achieved them. That means early mornings, evening sessions, and everything in between. Like most coaches, I wear many hats: planner, motivator, communicator, administrator, mentor, and fixer of kicks and breaks.
But now I’ve got help.
ChatGPT is my AI assistant—and honestly, it’s been a game changer.
Here’s how I use it:
1. Session Planning, Done in Seconds
I give it the squad, time, and focus:
“PC1, 1 hour, butterfly kick + dive + backstroke start skills.”
It delivers a full Swim England–aligned session, with HR zones, drill ideas, rest intervals (e.g. 10”, 1’), and even formats it for the whiteboard.
2. Instant Feedback for Stroke Corrections
Poolside, I describe a problem:
“Fly kick loses rhythm after breakout.”
It suggests cues, drills, and fixes on the spot. I’ve used this live off my phone. It works.
3. Swimmer & Squad Summaries
I upload swim times, and it:
Highlights who’s near County/Regional qualifying
Tracks progress
Helps me prep one-to-ones or squad updates
4. Emails, Reviews, and Admin
Need to reply to a parent query?
Need to write a swimmer review?
Need to update the coaching team?
I ask. It writes clean, clear, professional responses instantly. I tweak and send.
5. My Daily Schedule, Managed
Coaching life means early starts, late finishes, and the risk of caffeine-fuelled burnout. So I ask ChatGPT to help manage my day.
It builds me a schedule with:
Meal timing
Nap windows
Caffeine cut-offs
Creative time
Travel buffers
Realistic rest
My brief? More rest, less coffee! It listens.
Bottom Line?
This tool doesn’t replace me—it supports me. It frees my brain for what matters: coaching, connection, and care.
If you’re a swim coach spinning too many plates, give it a try. It might be the most reliable assistant you’ve ever hired.
If you’d like a demo, or want to know how I integrate it with spreadsheets, whiteboard plans, and daily logs—just ask. Happy to share what’s working.