SwimLens is a video-based stroke analysis clinic.
Swimmers are filmed from multiple angles during a structured clinic session, and the footage is later reviewed to produce a written technical analysis. The goal is to help swimmers and families better see and understand stroke mechanics.

SwimLens is designed as a supplemental, observational tool, not as a training or coaching program.

No. SwimLens is not coaching and does not provide instruction.

• No technical corrections are given on deck
• No drills, workouts, or training plans are prescribed
• No changes are implemented during the session

All coaching decisions remain with the swimmer’s team coach.

A typical SwimLens clinic has three phases:

1. Filming
   Swimmers are filmed swimming short distances of each stroke in a controlled, organized format.
2. Analysis
   After the clinic, the footage is reviewed in detail and key technical moments are identified.
3. Delivery
   Each swimmer receives:
   • Private access to their video clips
   • A written PDF report

Delivery typically occurs within one week.

A SwimLens Analysis includes two parts- videos of each stroke from 4 different angles and a written report.

Videos are delivered through a private online video platform (Vimeo), allowing swimmers and families to:

• watch clips at normal or slow speed
• pause and review specific moments
• access their videos securely

The written analysis is delivered as a PDF of key findings, typically via email with a link to the video folder. It includes observations about stroke mechanics, but no training plans or drills.

SwimLens clinics are primarily designed for competitive age-group swimmers, typically in the 10–16 age range.

Participation outside this range may be appropriate depending on swimmer readiness and is usually coordinated with a coach. Age alone does not determine eligibility; developmental readiness and comfort in the water are more important.

YES. All participants must have a current valid USA Swimming registration and be in good standing.

SwimLens operates in the NYC vicinity and is hosted by various Metro LSC registered swimming clubs (for insurance and sanctioning reasons), with Mark Twain Pool in Yonkers being one of our main filming locations for now. Clinics at other pools may be offered based on pool availability. Clinic locations are listed on PRICING & BOOKING page.

Yes. SwimLens clinics are open to any USA Swimming–registered swimmer, including those from Connecticut, New Jersey, and other LSCs.

No. Unless a session is designated as club-only, swimmers do not need to be members of the host club to participate. Our OPEN SESSIONS are meant for individual USA Swimming registered swimmers from any LSC, club or team. Team sessions are handled directly with participating team and their coach.

Yes. Clinics are conducted in open, observable environments, and parents may observe in accordance with facility rules.

However, to minimize distractions, interaction during the session itself is discouraged.

Swimmers are filmed using a professional, custom-built setup that captures multiple angles above and below the water at the same time. This allows movements to be reviewed from different perspectives without repeated swims.

Videos are retained for a defined period to allow swimmers time to review and download their content. Long-term storage is not guaranteed, so swimmers are encouraged to save their materials once delivered.

Specific retention timelines are outlined in SwimLens’ Privacy Policy.

Only:

• The swimmer
• The swimmer’s family
• Anyone the family chooses to share access with (e.g., the team coach)

Videos are delivered privately and are not shared publicly.

Participation is always optional.
If a swimmer is uncomfortable at any point, filming can be paused or stopped. Comfort and safety are prioritized over capturing footage.

Pricing varies based on:

• session type
• swimmer participation
• hosting arrangements

Individual clinic pricing is listed on the site. Coach-coordinated team sessions may be priced differently and are handled directly with coaches.

SwimLens clinics are designed as periodic technique checkpoints. For most swimmers, one session per season— typically once during short course and once during long course — is sufficient. Additional sessions may be appropriate in specific circumstances and are generally coordinated with the swimmer’s coach

Cancellation and refund policies depend on the hosting arrangement and are clearly communicated at the time of booking. General details and policies are available in Refund & Cancellation Policy.

For general questions, scheduling inquiries, or coach coordination, you can contact SwimLens directly through the website’s contact page.

Yes.

SwimLens partners with host clubs to hold filming sessions. As of now, SwimLens operates primarily with-in Metropolitan LSC footprint, but any USA Swimming registered swimmer or club/team can attend, including New Jersey, Connectiucut etc.

Hosting clinics through clubs ensures proper insurance coverage, USA Swimming compliance, and access to approved facilities, while allowing swimmers from multiple clubs and LSCs to participate.

No. SwimLens is an independent service.

Some clinics are hosted by individual swim clubs, and others may be coordinated through coaches or facilities. Hosting arrangements do not change the independent nature of the analysis service.

Yes. Any USA Swimming–registered athlete may attend, regardless of home LSC, provided the clinic is sanctioned and hosted by a club with-in the LSCs footprint where filming takes place.

Potentially, yes — subject to pool access, host club involvement, and applicable LSC requirements. Any such sessions would follow the same clinic-based, compliance-driven structure.

SwimLens is not intended to:

• replace coaching
• provide training plans
• diagnose injuries
• compare swimmers
• evaluate talent or rankings

It is a visual learning and awareness tool only.

No. There is no instruction or feedback given on deck during filming.

All analysis is delivered afterward in written form to maintain a clear distinction between analysis and coaching.

SwimLens differs from casual or practice video because:

• filming is structured and consistent
• multiple angles are used, utilizing professional level filming equipment to film under, as well as above water
• footage is reviewed systematically
• written analysis explains what to observe rather than just showing video

The emphasis is on understanding, not volume of footage.

SwimLens uses a custom-built, multi-angle filming system designed specifically for swimming analysis. The setup captures above- and below-water views simultaneously to provide consistent visual context without disrupting normal swimming.

SwimLens analysis covers all four competitive strokes:

• Freestyle
• Backstroke
• Breaststroke
• Butterfly

Starts and turns are not included, as the focus is on continuous swimming stroke mechanics.

Coaches/teams may request special clinics for starts and turns directly.

Filming typically includes multiple viewpoints to provide a complete picture of stroke mechanics, such as:

• Side view underwater
• Side view above water
• Front or head-on underwater
• Direct overhead view (when facility setup allows)

A camera dolly may be used to track swimmers rather than using stationary cameras only. The exact setup depends on pool layout and session logistics.

No. Neither do we measure exact angles with protractors, nor time code videos to milliseconds. Our videos are extremely high quality and reports are very detail-oriented, but written in plain language so they are understandable to age-group swimmers themselves and their families, therefore enabling clear communication with their coaches.

Side Note: In our view, raw data heavy analysis, using extremely sophisticated data collection equipment, can be very useful, but should usually be reserved for national level/true elite swimmers. There are definitely reputable services out there for this, and we do wholeheartedly recommend it, but only for swimmers who are ready for it.

Yes. Coaches may coordinate team or group clinics directly whether hosted by your own club or a club/facility we regularly work with.

These sessions are scheduled and priced separately and are not publicly advertised. Coaches remain fully in control of how the analysis is integrated into their program.