翔泳 · 暢泳
Cloudfin Swimming
"Learning to swim" is the goal that most people want to achieve in swimming lessons.
The idea that "it doesn't need to be done too well" is common.
But did you know that you are actually capable of "learning well" and can swim smooth strokes?
Coaching Philosophy
Guiding Personal Growth
Coach Phoebe believes that "learning to swim" is not just about learning the superficial swimming strokes; rather, it is about learning to communicate with one's own body more deeply through swimming, understanding and being aware of one's own abilities and strengths and weaknesses, and gaining confidence from self-awareness.
From the initial self-doubt – “I can’t do it, I’m scared, it’s too difficult” – to as long as you are guided with the right methods, you can become more aware of yourself, believe in your abilities, and discover more of your potential.
Setting Learning Goals Together
As a coach, Coach Phoebe hopes to help students who "want to swim well". Coaches teach diligently and hope that students will learn diligently as well.
It's not just about casually "learning", but about wanting to "learn well"—students who have clear goals and are willing to believe in their own potential. If a student doesn't have a clear goal yet, the coach will engage in deeper discussions and work with the student to develop learning goals together.
With a clear goal, our coach will help you learn step by step, gradually building your swimming technique and fitness from the basics of water sense. When you achieve your goal, you will naturally feel a greater sense of accomplishment - you worked hard to earn it!
Coach - Not Simply a Teacher
Some students and parents are used to calling Coach Phoebe a "Teacher", but I believe the title "Coach" fits me more.
"A teacher is one who imparts knowledge, instructs in skills, and resolves doubts." (From "On Teaching", Chinese Classic by Han Yu)
Imparting life lessons, teaching academic skills, and resolving students' doubts are all the responsibilities of a "Teacher".
There is one major difference between a "Coach" and a "Teacher":
"Teacher" is someone who students seek out when they have questions to resolve their confusion.
Instead, a "Coach" teaches students how to practice and how to adjust and solve problems when they encounter difficulties.
A coach's role extends beyond simply imparting life lessons, academic skills, and problem-solving abilities. A good coach cultivates a student's knowledge, critical thinking, and judgment, enabling them to handle future challenges. In today's information-saturated internet and AI era, much misinformation abounds. Without the ability to think and judge independently, it's easy to be misled by erroneous information.
In our swimming lessons, in addition to teaching the breakdown of swimming strokes and the principles of sports science, we also teach students to understand and adjust practices to their current learning level. Even when practicing outside of class without immediate coaching, they can practice and adjust on their own.
Even young children, with the guidance of coaches, can be inspired to practice on their own through various experiments and games.