Competitive swimming is about more than how fast you can move through the water.

At Swimly, we believe what separates good swimmers from great ones isn’t just their stroke—it’s their mindset, resilience, and ability to handle pressure. That’s where mentoring comes in.

We’ve seen it time and time again: talented athletes who can hold great form in training but fall apart mentally before the big race. Or swimmers with the potential to qualify at state level who plateau because they don’t know how to set the right goals, manage nerves, or bounce back from setbacks.

Technique alone isn’t enough. The best swimmers are guided by coaches who go beyond the stopwatch—mentors who understand the person behind the athlete.

Why Mentoring Matters in Swimming

There’s a big difference between coaching and mentoring. Coaching is about what happens in the water—technique, pace, drills. Mentoring is about the conversations that happen on the pool deck, after the meet, or when a swimmer’s motivation dips.

It’s those moments that often define whether an athlete keeps going or gives up.

The reality is, many swimmers leave the sport not because they lack ability—but because they feel overwhelmed, burnt out, or unsupported. That’s something we’re passionate about changing.

At Swimly, mentoring means helping our athletes:

• Develop the tools to handle pressure

• Create a clear sense of purpose behind their training

• Make better decisions in and out of the water

• Strengthen their relationship with the sport—not just their results

Who Is Mentoring For?

Mentoring isn’t just for Olympic hopefuls. It’s for any swimmer looking to grow. We work with:

• Young athletes (8–15 years old) navigating performance pressure

• Pre-elite swimmers trying to break through to the next level

• Teenagers balancing school and high expectations

• Masters swimmers rediscovering competition later in life

• Parents who want to better understand how to support their swimmer’s development

We tailor each session based on where the swimmer is at—not just physically, but mentally and emotionally too.

What It Looks Like at Swimly

Mentoring at Swimly is woven into everything we do. Whether it’s a 30-minute private session, a full elite coaching package, or feedback through CoachNow, the focus is the same: developing the whole athlete.

It could be helping a swimmer bounce back after a disappointing meet. Breaking down where panic sets in during a race. Or building a long-term plan that gives them ownership over their goals.

It’s about honest conversations. Clear direction. And support that doesn’t end when the session does.

As Head Coach Jason Cram puts it:

“You can teach someone how to swim fast. But if you don’t teach them how to think like a swimmer, they’ll never reach their full potential.”

Ready to Go Beyond the Basics?

If your swimmer is ready for more than just drills and lap times—if they want to grow in and out of the pool—mentoring might be the missing piece.

We offer:

• Private 1:1 sessions with Jason or our senior coaching team

• Performance mentoring with goal planning and video feedback

• Elite coaching packages for serious swimmers aiming to level up

Book a session or learn more at www.swimly.com.au.