I am fortunate to teach and coach both children and adults and behind every adult is the child, teenager and young adult that came before them.  Any negative memories and [...]

I attempted my first English Channel Relay in August 2020.  It was an amazing  experience with wonderful people, and although our attempt finished half way across the swim was not [...]

After any long break from the water…you’re both excited to get back in and maybe also a little nervous.  Here is a Back to swim guide  to help you along the […]

I often get asked for Goggle recommendations. I've worn Predator Flex for years and recently bought some Orca Killa Vision goggles, which I swam with during my Channel relay.  They [...]

As swimmers the common mistakes we make come from simply being human! Using our limbs with a land mammal brain and trying to overcome the water resistance, in the process [...]

What is your definition of the word swim?  Here are some examples of some Bancroft’s students and teachers.   "The definition of swimming is how to not panic when going [...]