What’s New in Mako Swim: The Latest Features Built for Coaches

 

At Mako Swim, every update has one goal: make coaching clearer, faster, and more connected. Our latest releases build on that mission by refining the tools coaches rely on every day and introducing new capabilities that streamline planning, communication, and performance analysis.

Guided Tours: Get More Value, Faster

Guided Tours provide interactive walkthroughs for every major feature in MakoSwim. New users are introduced to tours directly from the dashboard, while existing users can access them anytime from the menu. This makes onboarding smoother, helps teams adopt new tools faster, and ensures nothing valuable goes unused.

Workout Notepad: Capture the Full Session

Coaches can now add text notes, voice recordings, and photos to any workout. The Workout Notepad keeps intent, feedback, and key moments tied directly to the session, creating richer context for athletes and a more complete training history over time.

Split Workouts: One Session, Multiple Groups

Split Workouts allow coaches to create multiple versions of the same session for different athlete groups without duplicating workouts. Swimmers can be assigned to the appropriate version instantly, keeping programs aligned while accommodating different training needs within the same practice.

Sub-Groups: Faster, Smarter Set Assignment

Reusable Sub-Groups make it easy to organize athletes into logical groups such as “Breaststrokers,” “Sprinters,” or “Seniors.” These groups can be applied to sets in seconds, significantly speeding up workout creation and edits while reducing manual adjustments.

AI MakoSets Tutor: Built-In Workout Support

The AI MakoSets Tutor offers real-time help with set syntax, patterns, and workout creation directly inside the editor. Coaches can get immediate guidance without interrupting their workflow, making advanced set building faster and more approachable.

Smarter Video Tagging

Video tagging in MakoVision is now more flexible and precise. Coaches can edit completed tags without resetting their work, jump to any tag, and re-tag quickly using long-press controls. This improvement makes reviewing races and training sessions faster and more forgiving.

More Accurate Stroke Counting

Stroke counting for long-course meters events under 400m now correctly begins at the breakout position. This provides more reliable data when analyzing efficiency, pacing, and technique, particularly in sprint and mid-distance events.

Clearer Progress Displays

Progress displays have been fixed to ensure accurate tag counts when using reaction time mode. Coaches can now trust that what they see accurately reflects the work completed.

Smoother iPad & Tablet Experience

Touch controls across iPad and tablet devices have been significantly improved. Navigation, tagging, and interaction now feel smoother and more responsive, making Mako Swim easier to use on deck during training and competition.

Workout Volume Parsing Fix

Workout volume tracking has been corrected for complex set structures, including mixed rep distributions with nested energy breakdowns. This ensures cleaner data, more accurate load tracking, and greater confidence in analytics.

Every update in Mako Swim is built with purpose. From tracking training load and athlete wellness to breaking down races and capturing daily context, the details connect seamlessly to the bigger picture. Mako Swim is designed to change how coaches manage their programs — and this is just the beginning.