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5-Day Magic Method Swim Instructor Course

 

The Complete Teaching System for Building Confident, Independent Swimmers.

 

The 5-Day Magic Method is more than a lesson plan—it's a proven teaching system that helps instructors create calm, confident, and independent swimmers through intentional progression, consistency, and trust.

 

You'll stop guessing what to teach next and gain a clear, repeatable framework you can confidently use with every swimmer.

5 Day Magic Method

  1. Day 1: Welcome to the Course

    3 lessons
    1. Welcome to the Course
    2. What is the 5 Day Magic Method
    3. Why Routine Is So Important

  2. Day 1: Foundational Activities

    6 lessons
    1. Submersion - 1st Foundation
    2. Kicking - 2nd Foundation
    3. Floating - 3rd Foundation
    4. Wall Holds - 4th Foundation
    5. Cuddles - 5th Foundation
    6. Why These 5 Activities Are Important

  3. Days 2-4: Ages + Expectations

    3 lessons
    1. Welcome to days 2-4: Why There Isn't an Exact Formula For These Days
    2. Ages and Expectations
    3. Setting up Days 2-4: Why the Foundation is so Important

  4. Day 5: Key Points for Last Day

    2 lessons
    1. Welcome to Day 5: Push the Limit + Focus on the Mat
    2. No Lifejackets!

  5. Bonus Content-Scared/Anxious kids and more!

    12 lessons
    1. Parent Interaction - Before
    2. Parent Interaction - During
    3. Positive Affirmations
    4. Parent Interaction - After
    5. Why Wait 6 Months
    6. How to Deal with Spicy/ Scared Toddlers
    7. Dealing with Kids who Have Extreme Anxiety
    8. Kids Who Don't Listen
    9. Best Toys to Use
    10. Parent Asking What the 5-days Looks Like
    11. How I Market this Method
    12. Ending

  6. Specific Holds for Different Skills

    6 lessons
    1. Showing How to do Certain Holds
    2. Extra Info on Assisting a Child When They Go to Bar
    3. Holds to Wall Grab
    4. How To Hold During Back Float
    5. How To Hold When Grabbing Ring
    6. Rolling

  7. The Magic in Action

    6 lessons
    1. 4 Year Old - Day 1
    2. 4 Year Old - Day 5
    3. Cryer - Day 1
    4. Cryer - Day 5
    5. 2 year old - Day 1
    6. 2 year old - Day 5

Ariana

SWIM4LIFE

"I’ve been teaching swim lessons for 16+ years and have used a lot of different programs—and Chelsea’s 5-Day Magic Method is by far one of the most effective I’ve ever seen."

Laryssa

Dive In Swim Academy

"Chelsea’s 5 Day Magic Method changed everything for me as a Swim Instructor.The muscle memory students are able to build in a week of 30 minute lessons is astonishing."