I'll go first. I have been pool swimming 5x a week but cut the bottom of my foot spearfishing yesterday. Honestly this really bummed me out because I have GREAT momentum, I am feeling the progress, feeling like a "swimmer" again. But there are always things we have to deal with that are NOT in our control. This is one of them. My response - I will shift my workouts to the gym [to keep my foot dry] so I can keep feeling good with my exercise routine. Release a little control to maintain progress! Have an epic week! BIG Love, Coach Jeff P.S. Your turn, comment below!

Caribe Nation, When my students arrive in Puerto Rico, we don’t start with strokes. We start with the first 4 foundational steps. Because if the foundation is solid, swimming becomes simple. If it’s not… it doesn’t matter how hard you try. Here’s the truth: If you haven’t learned to swim yet, it’s almost always because one of these steps is missing. If you want to see exactly how we build this step-by-step, watch the video: 👉 [The First 4 Steps to Swimming (No Fear)] The First 4 Steps: 1. Relaxation (out of the water first) If you can’t create relaxation outside the water, you won’t sustain it inside. 2. Proper warm-up You don’t just jump in and “figure it out.” Your body needs time to adjust and feel safe. 3. Breath control (20 seconds) You should be able to hold a calm, relaxed breath for 20 seconds. 4. Front float You must be able to relax and let the water support you. Miss one of these, and everything after gets harder. Get all four, and everything gets easier. I can’t wait to hear what stands out to you. BIG Love, Coach Jeff P.S. I’m filling the final spots for my June & July retreats in San Juan, Puerto Rico. If you want help building this foundation the right way — with coaching, structure, and support — complete this form and I’ll reach out personally. Complete Your 3 Minute Application Here

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Caribe Nation, A question I get all the time is: “How do I know when I’m ready to move on to the next skill?” Good question. Because progress matters. And when you’re excited to improve, it’s easy to want to move on as fast as possible. But sometimes trying to progress too fast is the exact thing slowing you down. So here are 4 warning signs that tell you it’s time to stay where you are and clean things up first. Warning Sign #1: Water is going up your nose This usually means there’s still tension in your body. A lot of times what’s happening is simple: your face goes in, your body gets nervous, and you take a quick inhale through your nose. That’s not a floating problem. That’s a relaxation and breath-hold problem. What to do: Go back and practice a calm 20-second breath hold with your face in the water without floating. Do 10 reps. Your goal is simple: face in, no panic, no water in the nose. Warning Sign #2: You’re forcing your legs up If you’re kicking or lifting your legs to the surface and they fall right back down, you’re trying to create the float instead of allowing it. That’s not how floating works. We do not force a front float. We relax into it and let the water help us find our body’s natural position. What to do: Return to wall-supported front floats. Do 20 reps where your only goal is: face down legs relaxed no lifting no trying to “make it look right” Let the water do the work. Warning Sign #3: You’re tense in the float If your shoulders, hips, legs, or jaw feel tight, you’re not floating yet. You’re holding. And holding creates sinking. What to do: Shorten the float. Instead of trying to hold for 20 seconds, do 5-second relaxed floats. Do 15 reps. Only increase the time when the shorter float feels calm. Warning Sign #4: You’re worried about getting out of the float This is a big one. If you’re in the float thinking: “How do I stand up?” “What if I get stuck?” “I don’t want to let go of the wall…” Then your body is not ready for the next step yet.

Caribe Nation, For many new swimmers, getting your face wet is scary. And for some adults, this one step is the thing that stops the entire learning process before it even begins. Because to them, putting their face in the water feels worse than a trip to the dentist. I get it. That’s exactly why I made a step-by-step video that starts before you fully put your face in the water. We build this the right way. Here’s the progression: Step 1 Balance your chin on the water. Step 2 Dip your chin and mouth in the water. Step 3 Dip your chin, mouth, and nose in the water. Step 4 Do a quick full face dip — just 1 second. Once that feels okay, we start building your relaxed breath hold: 5 seconds- repeat this 20 - 50 times or until 100% relaxed 10 seconds- repeat this 20 - 50 times or until 100% relaxed 15 seconds- repeat this 20 - 50 times or until 100% relaxed 20 seconds- repeat this 20 - 50 times or until 100% relaxed That’s the goal. No rushing. No forcing. Just calm reps that build confidence. If you want the full step-by-step breakdown, watch the video here: 👉 https://youtu.be/AODWovJSeqw You can do this. And if you need support, just ask. BIG Love, Coach Jeff