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E23 - Eric Anderson. Coaching around the world and the lessons learned along the way

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Jan 16, 202648:05

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In this conversation, Eric Anderson shares his extensive coaching journey, highlighting key experiences and influences that shaped his coaching philosophy.

He discusses the importance of adaptability in coaching, especially in different cultural contexts like Malaysia. Eric emphasizes the need for a supportive environment to retain young athletes and the significance of continuous learning for coaches.

He also delves into technical aspects of swimming, particularly breaststroke, and offers insights on how to help athletes break through performance plateaus. Ultimately, Eric advocates for a process-oriented approach to coaching success, focusing on long-term development rather than immediate results.

You can connect with Eric via the links below:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ericandersonswim/

Linkedin: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-anderson-swim

Email: eric@makoapp.io

Website: ttps://makoswim.io/⁠

Don't forget we have a wide range of resources on our coaching website including recommend books, podcasts and links to our CPDs. You can also sign up for our free wellbeing check in there too. ⁠⁠https://aprace.club/pages/coaches-community⁠⁠

For coaches looking to explore AP Race Plus, our club support platform that offers digital access to world class information for swimmers, parents and coaches, please email the team via ⁠⁠and we will be able to help support club, big or small, wherever you are located. You can also get a feel for the platform via our website here: ⁠⁠https://plus.aprace.club/

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When was this episode published?: January 16, 2026.
How long is this episode?: 48 min.
What podcast is this from?: The Coaches Lane. Browse the full back catalog on the show page.
What does this episode cover?: The Coaches Lane covers swimming. This episode runs on the show's regular cadence.