Category: Head Coach

As you are already aware we have been collating various times to take part in this tri club virtual meet with two other clubs who we have built up a great relationship with over the years.

In the absence of being able to congregate with other clubs at swimming galas due to strict Covid guideance it was felt the best way to proceed was with something a little bit different.

Susan was very much instrumental in organising this and I was delighted she did as its great to touch base with Ian, Head Coach at the Fins club and Tom, Head Coach at Fauldhouse.

As usual you have all entered into the spirit of the meet with great enthusiasm and the format of each event has been exciting (with the exception of those who hate kick sets lol). We will try to fill in all the times for everyone of you by end of next week if at all possible.

The times will be amalgamated into results from the other two clubs and then published so you can see where you stand overall.

We are the first club in Scotland to try this and whilst it does not substitute for swimming galas it is a great idea given the circumstances facing us all.

Its a great pleasure to pilot this new format with both Fins and Fauldhouse, who we have known for a long time and both Susan and myself are excited for everyone who is taking part.

So crack on and post as fast a time as you can for each event

Colin Galbraith Head coach scorpion swim team

The training sessions since the lengthy return to the water have been designed in a manner to get the fitness levels back to where they were pre COVID as quickly and safely as possible. I know some of you are finding them tough but nearly all in the team are ahead of schedule which is remarkable given the time out from the water.

I have been very impressed with the resilience shown and it never ceases to amaze me how much effort you all put in to your swimming. Despite the hard sets the smiles are all back and talking to a lot of the parents they agree with me they you are a great bunch to coach. That does not mean to say you ease up though.

The sets are all designed to make sure that when we compete again you will be able to not only cope but hopefully start breaking your personal bests again. I feel sure that will be the case so just keep up the hard work and as usual if you are not sure about anything just ask.

At the moment I am concentrating on fitness levels rather than stroke technique however hopefully when restrictions improve then this aspect will also be focused upon. In the meantime myself or Susan will still pick up where we can any strokes that need slight adjustment in the longer sets issued to you.

I felt it would help you all just to give you feedback in this report that everyone is working really hard and I am so pleased at the manner in which you all train. So please keep it up as you know it makes sense.

Colin Galbraith Head Coach Scorpion Swim Team