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Brenton Ford
Brenton Ford

Brenton Ford

Effortless Swimming · Melbourne · Swimming

Reviews

Reviews

944

Starting Price

Starting Price

$148.35

Lessons

Lessons

10637

Followers

Followers

390

Social Media

Social Media

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About the coach

Head Coach at Effortless Swimming | Australian Masters Coach of the Year | Ironman NZ Age Group Swim record holder

Specialities

freestyle
openWater

Sample Lesson

01.Original Videos

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02.Analysis Videos

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03.Other Videos

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Videos

Power pulls

Power pulls

Andy Donaldson

Andy Donaldson

Setup Drill

Setup Drill

Olympian Kiah Melverton

Olympian Kiah Melverton

Single Arm (Kick Timing)

Single Arm (Kick Timing)

Two over / two under drill

Two over / two under drill

Entry Drill (with kickboard)

Entry Drill (with kickboard)

Side Breathing Drill (with kickboard)

Side Breathing Drill (with kickboard)

YMC Accelerate

YMC Accelerate

YMCA Drill

YMCA Drill

YMC Accelerate +1 Stroke

YMC Accelerate +1 Stroke

FKB Drill (Front Kick Breathe)

FKB Drill (Front Kick Breathe)

Slow Doggy Scoop

Slow Doggy Scoop

6-1-6

6-1-6

Catch kick

Catch kick

Doggy Scoop

Doggy Scoop

Solomon Wright (100m Side View)

Solomon Wright (100m Side View)

Backstroke Sam

Backstroke Sam

Butterfly Sam

Butterfly Sam

Breaststroke Sam

Breaststroke Sam

Strength training: Stretch cords and body weight exercises

Strength training: Stretch cords and body weight exercises

Trigger Point Ball mobility exercises

Trigger Point Ball mobility exercises

Foam Roller Mobility Exercises

Foam Roller Mobility Exercises

Mobility Tests for swimmers

Mobility Tests for swimmers

Annabelle Luxford

Annabelle Luxford

Lisandra underwater side

Lisandra underwater side

Annabelle Luxford Pull buoy paddles

Annabelle Luxford Pull buoy paddles

Lisandra above side

Lisandra above side

Lisandra front underwater

Lisandra front underwater

Sam Ashby sprint

Sam Ashby sprint

Dive #2

Dive #2

Dive #1

Dive #1

Sam Ashby side above

Sam Ashby side above

Sam Ashby front above

Sam Ashby front above

Jennie Bucknell sprint

Jennie Bucknell sprint

Peter Kerr underwater side

Peter Kerr underwater side

Peter Kerr Above front

Peter Kerr Above front

Peter Kerr Front Above

Peter Kerr Front Above

Peter Kerr Underwater Front

Peter Kerr Underwater Front

Freestyle breathing

Freestyle breathing

Power phrases

Power phrases

Head position discovery

Head position discovery

Front kick

Front kick

Stroke rate vs DPS

Stroke rate vs DPS

Long dog paddle

Long dog paddle

KOS pause and enter

KOS pause and enter

Pause and enter

Pause and enter

Fingertip drag

Fingertip drag

6-3-6 drill

6-3-6 drill

Side Kick

Side Kick

Single arm

Single arm

Top to bottom Scull

Top to bottom Scull

Front Scull

Front Scull

Clayton Fettel

Clayton Fettel

Reviews

4.97 / 5

Based on 944 ratings

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All of my reviews with Effortless Swimming have offered great insights and practical ways to improve my strokes. Highly recommended if you're looking to identify how to improve your technique.

Alicia King

Alicia King

September 4, 2026 • Live

Kai is very thorough and experienced. He helps the swimmers to understand their problems and how to solve them. Swimmers show better technique at the end of session. Highly recommend.

Kendrick & Evan Lee

Kendrick & Evan Lee

August 31, 2026 • Live

Great feedback - very worth while , thanks Brenton

Brian Stearn

Brian Stearn

August 28, 2026 • Live

Brenton and his team are excellent The process and analysis combined with specific drills for corrections are superb Anyone wanting to really enjoy the process of swimming effectively with technique…

Denis Welby

Denis Welby

August 27, 2026 • Live

The session with Kai was great. The videoing enabled my teen son to SEE the aspect of his swim that he needed to work on, then SEE the impact of the corrective drills. For a teen this confirmation im…

Liam Rothrock

Liam Rothrock

August 23, 2026 • Live

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Purchase Options

Single Analysis

1 Online Lesson
  • Detailed video analysis of your swim stroke using Skillest's analytical tool
  • Recommended drills and exercises to correct swim technique

$148.35

One time payment

Frequently asked questions

What is an online swimming lesson?

An online swimming lesson is a way of learning swimming techniques and skills from a coach or instructor via the internet, using video analysis, live coaching, or online courses. On Skillest, you can receive private instruction with an elite swimming coach without needing to visit a pool in person. Simply record your swimming technique and send it to your coach along with your goals, questions, or any other details to help create a personalized training plan for you.

What are the benefits of an online lesson using Skillest?

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How do I receive feedback from my coach?

You will receive feedback from your coach through the Skillest app. Your coach will record their own videos with their analysis as well as additional drills to work on and send them back to you inside the lesson. You can watch your coach’s analysis, which may include video, audio, text, or drawings and see the changes and improvements they suggest for your swing. You can also ask your coach follow-up questions you have, and chat with them through the app. You can also review your feedback and track your progress anytime on the app.

What are the different types of lesson plans I can purchase?

Skillest offers a variety of plans and packages available for purchase. You can purchase a single online lesson, lesson packages, monthly subscriptions, or live Zoom lessons. Many coaches also offer video-based courses in addition to one-on-one coaching. Note: Not every coach will offer each type of lesson plan available.

What are Courses?

Courses are a series of instructional videos created by expert coaches that cover a wide range of sport-specific topics. Whether you're looking to refine your technique, master strategy, boost your fitness, or enhance your mental game, our courses are designed to help you excel in your chosen sport—be it golf, swimming, cricket, basketball, or baseball.