Coaches Toolbox
See SNZ coaching resources on the SNZ Online shop
SNZ Resource Order form
You can purchase Coaching Resources from our online shop or use this order form.
Resources include Handbooks for Junior Skills, Bronze and Silver and Strength and Conditioning DVD. You will also find resources for swimmers such as log books, Aquaslates and PB Books.
Parent Handbook
The Parent Handbook is a free resource you can give to the parents of your swimmers. It contains useful information for issues and questions parents may have. The aim of this resource is to promote a collaborative approach to swimmer development.
- Parent Handbook (PDF 1.87 MB)
Swimmer Attendance Sheet Template
- Swimmer Attendance Sheet Template (PDF 21.55 KB)
Training Splits Template
- Training Splits Template (PDF 15.05 KB)
Swimmer Skill Development
Challenging Traditional Practice Approaches to Skill Development. By Dr. Damian Farrow. Thanks to www.swimmingcoach.org for permission
- Swimmer Skill Development (PDF 1.60 MB)
The Stick
A self massage with The Stick is both easy and convenient - it's the help you need to make your muscles feel better 24 hours a day! Acclaimed worldwide for more than a decade, The Stick has earnt numerous awards and recommendations. The Stick has been tested, proven and used extensively by elite athletes, medical professionals and the general public.
visit www.thestick.co.nz for more information
2011 FINA Point Rankings National Age Groups LC
- 2011 FINA Point Rankings National Age Groups LC (PDF 717.72 KB)
The Greatest Assistant Coach Article Ever Written
50 of the best tips on how to be a world class assistant coach. Thanks to www.swimmingcoach.org for permission
- The Greatest Assistant Coach Article Ever Written (PDF 143.41 KB)
Career Tips for Young Coaches
Career tips for Young Coaches. With thanks to www.swimmingcoach.org for permission
- Career Tips for Young Coaches (PDF 37.22 KB)
Tips for Coaches of Novice Swimmers
Tips for Coaches of Novice Swimmers. Thanks to www.swimmingcoach.org for permission
- Tips for Coaches of Novice Swimmers (PDF 47.87 KB)

