1:1 Mentoring Calls
 with Head Coach & Olympian Ed Sinclair
At Maximum Performances, our 1:1 Mentoring Calls are structured performance development sessions — delivered in a way that feels supportive, focused and personal.
Each call is carefully designed to give swimmers clarity, confidence and practical direction. While the conversation feels relaxed and approachable, every session follows a clear performance framework tailored to the swimmer’s age, level and goals.
What makes these mentoring calls so powerful is Ed’s unique coaching style. Complex technical and performance concepts are broken down into simple, age-relevant explanations that young swimmers can immediately understand and apply in training and competition. Nothing is overcomplicated. Nothing is generic.
This ability to translate Olympic-level experience into clear, actionable steps is why competitive club swimmers and their families value these sessions so highly.
Swimmers leave each call not just motivated — but equipped with a structured plan they can put into practice straight away.
What Makes This Different?
âś” Delivered by Double Olympian Ed Sinclair
âś” Structured pre-session questionnaire
âś” Personalised post-call notes
âś” Parent-inclusive safeguarding approach
âś” Designed specifically for competitive swimmers
This is not general advice.
It is targeted performance mentoring.
CONSULTATION CALL with Olympian
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Who it’s for
Not sure which of our mentoring programmes or 1:1 coaching options is right for you or your swimmer?
This 20-minute consultation is designed to help you decide.
Have an informal and friendly conversation with Olympian Ed Sinclair about your swimmer’s current training circumstances, experience, goals and any challenges they may be facing.
Whether you are considering 1:1 coaching, mentoring, Endless Pool sessions, 25m pool sessions or a more tailored programme, Ed can help you understand which option may be the best fit.
You can use the call to discuss:
• Your swimmer’s current training and competitive level
• Current challenges or areas of concern
• Short- and long-term swimming goals
• Technical areas you would like to improve
• Whether 1:1 coaching or mentoring would be most appropriate
• Which MP programme or service may be the best fit
• Whether a more tailored approach could be beneficial
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Fees ÂŁ20
If you book with us within 10 days of your consultation, we’ll credit the £20 consultation fee towards any service of £200 or more.
ONGOING PERFORMANCE MENTORING PROGRAMME
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Who it’s for
Swimmers who want consistent guidance, structured progression and ongoing support throughout the season.
Ideal for competitive swimmers seeking regular performance review, goal setting and technical refinement with Olympic-level input.
Focus
Each session can focus on any of the following areas, depending on the swimmer’s needs at the time. Sessions may be scheduled monthly or bi-weekly.
• Pre-Race Preparation
• Post-Race Review
• Motivation & confidence
• Goal setting and season planning
• Technique mentoring (stroke, starts or turns)
The session focus is selected before each call, allowing the mentoring to adapt to competition cycles and development stages.
Video submission is recommended where relevant. Please submit recent race or training footage you would like reviewed and discussed during the session.
Outcome
Ongoing structured development with clear direction, accountability and measurable progress across the season.
Swimmers benefit from consistent Olympic-level guidance rather than one-off advice.
What’s included
• Initial pre-call questionnaire for parents and swimmers
• Optional race or technique video analysis
• Personalised notes from each mentoring call
• Clear action steps and development priorities
Commitment
This programme requires a minimum booking of 6 sessions.
Sessions may be scheduled:
• Once per month
or
• Every two weeks
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Minimum 6-session commitment - ÂŁ414
(SPECIAL RATE: 60 minutes – £69 per session)
PRE-RACE PREPARATION
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Who it’s for
Swimmers preparing for an important competition who want clarity, structure and confidence.
Focus
• Pre-race routine development
• Nerves control techniques
• VisualisationÂ
• Land warm-up structure
• Swim warm-up structure
• Race strategy clarity
• Confidence framework
Video submission optional.
Outcome
A clear, repeatable race-day plan.
What’s included
• 60 minutes mentoring call
• Pre-call questionnaire for parents and swimmers
• Optional race video analysis
• Personalised notes from the mentoring call
Fees £109
POST-RACE REVIEW
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Who it’s for
Swimmers who want to understand what went well and what needs improving after competition.
Focus
• Race breakdown (splits, pacing, decisions)
• Technical awareness under pressure
• Emotional response management
• Lessons learned
• Next competition focus
Video submission is recommended. Please submit footage from a recent race that you would like to review and discuss during the session.
Outcome
Clear performance feedback and structured next steps.
What’s included
• 60 minutes mentoring call
• Pre-call questionnaire for parents and swimmers
• Optional race video analysis
• Personalised notes from the mentoring call
Fees ÂŁ109
MOTIVATION RESET
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Who it’s for
Swimmers who feel stuck, are experiencing a plateau in performance, lacking confidence, or struggling with pressure.
Focus
• Rebuilding confidence
• Managing disappointment
• Clarifying long-term goals
• Reframing setbacks
• Developing Olympic-level mindset habits
Outcome
Renewed direction, confidence and motivation.
What’s included
• 60 minutes mentoring call
• Pre-call questionnaire for parents and swimmers
• Personalised notes from the mentoring call
Fees ÂŁ99
TECHNIQUE DEVELOPMENT
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Who it’s for
Swimmers seeking focused improvement in one specific area of their performance.
Choose ONE focus per session:
• One stroke
• Starts
• Turns
Focus
• Detailed technical analysis of the selected stroke, starts or turns
• Identification of strengths and technical inefficiencies
• Explanation of why corrections matter for speed and efficiency
• Breakdown of body position, timing, propulsion and coordination
• Correction priorities (what to fix first and why)
• Drill prescription tailored to the swimmer’s level
• Practical cues to transfer improvements into race situations
Video submission is recommended. The swimmer may be filmed over 25m or 50m at a moderate pace using a phone or tablet.
Outcome
A clear technical action plan with practical steps for implementation in training and competition.
What’s included
• 60 minutes mentoring call
• Pre-call questionnaire for parents and swimmers
• Optional video video analysis
• Personalised notes from the mentoring call
Fees ÂŁ109
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HOLIDAY SWIMMING
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Who it’s for
Swimmers going on a family holiday who have access to a pool and would like to continue training with purpose.
Ideal for competitive swimmers who want to maintain fitness, improve technique or focus on specific performance goals while away from their regular squad environment.
This is not a generic swim set.
It is a focused performance consultation designed to review where the swimmer currently is — and what they should prioritise during their holiday training.
Focus
• Review of current performance level
• Discussion of holiday training goals
• Identification of key technical priorities
• Structuring effective pool sessions while away
• Adapting training to pool length and available equipment
Ed will assess the swimmer’s current training load and design sessions that complement their long-term development.
Outcome
A structured and purposeful holiday swimming framework designed to keep the swimmer progressing during the break.
What’s included
• 30 minutes mentoring call
• 3x personalised swimming session plans, tailored to the swimmer’s age, stage of development and training access.
• Pre-call questionnaire for parents and swimmers
• Personalised notes from the mentoring call
Additional personalised swimming session plans are available at an additional charge.
Fees ÂŁ89
LAND TRAINING
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Who it’s for
Swimmers looking to improve athleticism, core strength, stability, flexibility and reduce injury risk through structured land training.
This is not a live workout session.
It is a performance consultation focused on reviewing what the swimmer is currently doing — and what they should be doing to support their swimming progression.
Focus
• Review of current land training structure
• Swim-specific strength priorities
• Core stability development
• Mobility for stroke efficiency
• Sprint power and explosiveness
• Injury prevention considerations
• Age-appropriate strength progression
Ed will assess the swimmer’s current training load and provide clear guidance on how land training should complement pool work.
Outcome
A personalised land training framework designed to be implemented weekly.
What’s included
• 45 minutes mentoring call
• 2x personalised land training session plans, tailored to the swimmer’s age, stage of development and training volume.Â
• Pre-call questionnaire for parents and swimmers
• Personalised notes from the mentoring call
Additional personalised land training session plans are available at an additional charge.
Fees £89
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