Swim Clinics
Masterclass with an Olympian
Since stepping away from elite competition in 2018, I’ve run masterclass swim clinics that have been super popular with clubs and schools across the UK and internationally. These sessions go beyond drills and demos — they’re a chance to bring world-class technique, Olympic insight, and a fresh injection of energy straight to your pool deck.
Each clinic includes a mix of poolside coaching, in-water demonstrations, and practical tools that swimmers can take away and use long after the session ends. Every visit is tailored to suit the ages, abilities, and goals of your group — no generic sessions here.
“Inspiring the next generation of sporting superstars…”
Before the day, I’ll always arrange a call with your coach, teacher or organiser to plan the structure and make sure we’re delivering maximum value. If there are key themes or messages you’d like reinforced — in or out of the water — just say the word.
Whether you’re looking to sharpen skills, boost motivation, or give your swimmers a taste of Olympic-level performance, I’d love to work with you.
“Lizzie’s visit was an unforgettable few days for our school and swimming club, and we would love to have her back again in the future!”
Stu Clarke
Head Coach, British School Muscat (Oman)
Masterclass Structure
In the Water
- Technique session focused on skills and drills (all four strokes)
- Streamlining, starts, turns and underwater butterfly leg kick
- I will demonstrate some favourite drills on front crawl and backstroke
- If applicable, I can also work more closely with a single lane or a few swimmers
Land Work
- Land based warm up, mobility and stretching
- Pilates/core work
- Workshop about the importance of priming (raising and maintaining body temperature before racing)
- Time-dependant: help athletes create their own pre-pool or pre-race activation programme
Classroom
- Goal setting
- Performance psychology and managing nerves
- Managing disappointment and re-framing failure
- Nutrition: fuelling our bodies for performance
- Motivation, focus and discipline
- Building confidence
All presentations will include a Q&A and I will bring some medals to be passed around. Parents are welcome to join for the presentation and Q&A.
For all enquires and more information please contact info@lizziesimmonds.com
Online Webinars
Since the Covid-19 pandemic, I have adapted my content into an entire syllabus of online presentations, each focused on a different part of the elite athlete mindset. Although lockdowns are firmly behind us (thank goodness!), online workshops give me the opportunity to reach audiences across the globe, and continue to be part of my core delivery offer.
“We have been so lucky to have the opportunity to learn from Lizzie during lockdown. I was feeling unmotivated when all my competitions were cancelled but she has been really inspiring and fun, and I have learnt so much about the elite athlete mindset. I’m excited to make some new goals for the season ahead.”
Swimmer
Online presentation
“The whole visit was fantastic and so inspirational for our swimmers, coaches and parents alike. The engagement in the pool has had a very positive response from the swimmers as I have been collecting feedback. I hope that we might do more of these sessions in the future and already have more fundraising ideas to raise funds.”
Jeremy Southgate
Halstead Swimming Club
“The communication was brilliant, I particularly appreciated that you wanted to make sure you were backing up what we were saying to them. I hope we would be saying the same anyway, but I appreciate that you checked with us. You were so approachable and generous with your time and medals – are you sure you got them all back!? The day was perfect and from all our points of view, it passed by so quickly – the end of the day came too quickly. We would thoroughly recommend you and hope to be able to invite you back some time.”
Coach
North Devon Marlins
