what the swimmers say…
"James is the most thoughtful and engaging coach I’ve worked with. He responds to what’s in front of him rather than trying to fit your swimming to a general model, unerringly zeroing in on one or two points that will help you improve. His understanding of the stroke dynamics of front crawl, in particular, is exemplary. The video segments James sends post-session are invaluable – and every bit of advice is delivered with tremendous charm and thoughtfulness. His coaching has helped recently my short course PB for 1500m from 19:00.17 to 18:42.32. Big thanks."
– Paul Mason, open-water swimmer; National Masters 1500m silver medalist, SE Regional 3k champion.
"James is fantastic, he applies the principles of TI, but it feels unique to you and the challenges you face with your stroke. Most of all, what he says makes sense, and he makes it easy to apply, to take away and carry on practising. My biggest takeout from his sessions is that I now get how swimming should feel, and that’s after being a competitive swimmer for over 30 years!" Ann H - London
"Hi James, I got in the pool today and swam with very weightless arms. I feel like it was a bit of a dream because I think I lost count of how many lengths I did, OMG!!! It felt easy. I am slightly anxious about my next swim because I am hoping it wasn't just a fluke and that this is a major turning point!! I will let you know. Still slightly bemused....... but thankful. Thanks if it isn't just a dream."
Deborah F - Portsmouth
"James Thank you so much mate! The whole process has been quite literally life changing. Yes, of course the goal is to complete the Ironman, but I’m learning a skill that means so much more to me. Thanks to your superb coaching ability, I finally feel that my once ambition is becoming a realistic reality!"
Ollie C - Chichester
"Having never had formal swimming lessons when I was younger, my technique was self taught and inefficient. I would dread my scheduled swim days- just swimming 50m would leave me breathless despite being a fit 30 year old female. I did self research to improve my technique, asked help from peers but despite this I made no improvement. The more effort I put in, the worse off I seemed to be. Having recently joined a triathlon club, a fellow member recommended James. James was truly fantastic and I can say has transformed my swim. I even won the award for the first female in our club championship standard distance triathlon in September 2022." - Olivia M - Littlehampton
"I cannot thank you enough - I can't believe I have gone from feeling like I'm drowning on a 20m length to swimming 2km without too much of a problem. Absolutely thrilled." - Maike H - Petersfield
"Hi James
I have cracked the speed thing and did 10 x 100s off 2mins and every one was under 1.30 with most about 1.27. I was on 1.10 tempo and doing 15-17 strokes per length and I wasn't exhausted, so I am totally thrilled! It is a 10 second improvement per 100 (I was previously repping on about 1.37, but on a bad day 1.40!) and I have hardly had the chance to swim, so that is really rather exciting! All the best and ginormous thanks!" - Katy G-C - Berkshire
"Hey James
I am so comfortable swimming I can hardly believe it.
From my first lesson with you when I was on 28 splashy SPL & you showed me 18.I thought at that time you weren’t a swimmer you were an aqua glider.All those things you told me I feel and feel easy. Balance, catch, kick, glide, breathing, timing and above all the joy of moving through the water easy and relaxed. I think I sort of apologised to you before the first lesson as I was 74 and thought I may be too old to be coached. I am 79 next month, never felt so fit and never enjoyed anything so much. I still have the Solent swim in my sights for this year. Which brings me to the reason for this long email. TI is good, but incredible when delivered by James Ewart. I couldn’t be doing this if it wasn’t for you and your coaching. You have given me the best present I ever had in my life (other than my kids).It is the gift that never stops giving every day, and I feel that every time I hit the pool. Thanks James". - Bob H - Southampton
“Hi James
Just done my morning Tues morning 1 hour non stop swim which I usually do @ 1:43 100m pace and splits have dropped to 1:38.
Focused on relaxed hands, pull more into the body and lower target and hey presto - 5 secs per 100m faster.
8 more seconds per 100m to lose by May.
Will book in with you again around March / April time once have nailed these changes.
Thanks for your help - clearly making a difference". - Dan R - Hampshire
"The last couple of times I've been swimming something quite miraculous has happened - I've felt slippery! It's beautiful. Gliding along with so little effort - at last I feel I've started to approach what I have imagined for all these years that TI swimming is like! All the vids and books are fine but your sessions are what have made the step change - thank you!" - John D - Brighton.
"Hi James,
Two sessions with you gave me lots of insight into the mistakes I was making and practical ways to improve. Swimming feels much smoother and is 10-15 secs per 100m faster this year than last." - Ben S - Chichester
"Hi James - 🤩 WOW - I still cannot quite believe that I actually completed the whole ½ Ironman Weymouth 70.3 race and that I am now officially classed as an IronWOman!! 🙌. Thank you so much James for all of your help on my journey … I think something must have stuck in my muscle memory on Race Day as I was a whole 10mins quicker than all of my 65min training swims…. (Yep; a whole TEN minutes)! 😜 Tracey T - Southampton