Masterclasses
Masterclasses are part of our options for your support. You’ll be part of a small group and we’ll meet over 6 sessions working through key topics that are important in your preparation for your big swim. There’ll be plenty of opportunity to ask questions in our sessions and through the dedicated Facebook group.
If you would to know when our next cohort starts, please get in touch with Emma.
The five biggest mistakes that aspiring channel swimmers make:
Approach to training: over-training, under-training or doing the wrong type of training. This can include ramping up training too quickly.
Mindset: having the mindset of a participant rather than an athlete.
Crew: choosing the wrong crew or not adequately briefing them to help you.
Feeding: not understanding how much, how often and what type of feeds to use and how this can impact the big day.
Mental preparation: neglecting to prepare for the mental challenge of a swim of this scale.
Where Masterclasses fit in
We offer a range of support options depending on how much or how little support you want outside of our sessions in Dover. You’re welcome to take as much or as little additional support as you feel that you need:
Community call: this runs weekly (on a Tuesday evening) and is included as part of Standard or Friends of DCT membership. If you’re not a member, you’re still welcome to join on a pay as you go basis for £2.
Seminars / Webinars: these run annually and have a host of experts in their fields speak. We have a lot of people join and it’s a great opportunity to make connections and learn about things that you didn’t even realise that you didn’t know (and need to know).
Masterclasses: these sessions are run over a structured 6 zoom sessions in a small group. You’ll also have access to an exclusive Facebook support group and the materials that we use during the masterclasses.
One to one support: this is 100% tailored to the individual and gives the opportunity for training plan support, monitoring, accountability and the support that you need. Most people meet (via zoom) on a fortnightly basis and have access to unlimited email support between sessions.
What’s included?
There’ll be six online sessions that will be recorded so that you can review the content at a later date.
Session 1: Goal Setting
We’ll talk about outcome goals, performance goals and the process goals that will get you there. We’ll identify the one small thing you can do each day to take you towards your goal. For those of you who want to, we can also use Time Line Therapy ® to place your goal into your future.Session 2: Training Plans
I’ll share with you my training plan template and explain the key considerations when creating your own training plan. This covers your pool training and open water. We’ll talk about the importance of adaptation, progressive overload and recovery.Session 3: Winning Attitudes
We’ll explore the difference between an athlete and a participant and how being an athlete is more likely to lead to success. An opportunity to think about your approach and identify and changes needed.Session 4: Crew & crewing
What makes a good member of your crew? Who should you leave on shore? How do you brief your crew to help you have your best swim?Session 5: Feeding & packing
There are a lot of urban myths around feeding and also some key considerations. We’ll cover all of these. We’ll also cover what you need to pack for the big day.Session 6: Peak performance
We’ll wrap up the sessions by teaching you how to create a peak performance state at will and for those who want it, a hypnotic session to boost your approach.
Booking
Scan the QR code on the right to access our mobile booking app. This can be used to your place on the next available Masterclass series as well as training sessions, community call and one to one support. You can also take out your membership and book your training package through this app. Alternatively, if you want to book from your computer, use the links below.