Visit Wayne's Substack: https://swimminggold.substack.com
Visit Glenn's Website: https://www.goswim.tv
BUY & Review Wayne's book, The Talent Myth:
Glenn Mills and Wayne Goldsmith discuss Wayne's new book, "The Talent Myth," which challenges the conventional notion of talent in sports. Wayne emphasizes the importance of character, work ethic, and love for the sport over physical prowess. He shares a personal story about a 12-year-old rugby player cut from a team, highlighting the broader issue of how coaches and parents often undervalue non-talented but dedicated athletes. Wayne argues that true talent is often hidden and that coaches should focus on fostering a love for the sport and building resilience in young athletes. The book also includes a framework for making champion choices and handling critical moments.
Glenn Mills and Wayne Goldsmith discuss the importance of starting to teach data and swimming fundamentals early, emphasizing that teaching kids concepts like length and tempo at a young age makes their learning easier and more effective. They highlight the benefits of using technology to enhance coaching, such as providing personalized feedback and making stroke mechanics more understandable. Glenn shares his experience with a new software that gathers data from 3,000 races, showing how understanding length, tempo, and duration can improve performance. They also touch on the need for coaches to adapt to new technologies and methods to better engage and develop young athletes.
Check out a segment from Wayne's new Substack:
https://swimminggold.substack.com/p/training-zone-insanity
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Here's a short explainer video of the GoSwim app - https://vimeo.com/goswim/app
If you'd like to set up a demo with Glenn about the GoSwim app, follow this link:
https://tidycal.com/glenn/30-minute-goswim-demo
Glenn Mills and Wayne discuss the potential inclusion of the 50-meter event in NCAA swimming, proposed by the College Swimming Coaches Association (CSCA). They highlight concerns about the event's underwater nature, which may not appeal to spectators. Wayne emphasizes the need for adaptability in coaching to accommodate both sprint and distance events. They debate the impact on longer events, suggesting incentives like bonus points for swimmers competing in multiple distances. Glenn proposes giving more points for longer events to balance the focus. They also discuss the importance of engaging parents and the potential for increased participation if NCAA swimming becomes more visible on TV.
Glenn Mills and Wayne discuss the impact of the new 50-meter sprint events on swimming, particularly at the Olympics. Wayne shares insights from a meeting with Bill Sweetenham, emphasizing the positive opportunities for coaches to engage more athletes. They highlight the increased competitiveness and the need for better skills, timing, and technique. The conversation also touches on the broader implications of sport changes, citing examples from triathlon, cricket, and lacrosse. They stress the importance of adapting to attract more participants and improve the sport's accessibility, particularly for young athletes and their families.
Glenn Mills and Wayne discuss their recent life changes: Wayne moved from the Gold Coast to Bagotville, NSW, and Glenn from Arizona to near Chicago. They address the impact of Olympic rule changes, such as rugby's shift to 7-aside and lacrosse's shorter format, on sports. They also debate the "enhanced games" concept, which involves athletes focusing on weightlifting and sprint events, and the controversy surrounding performance-enhancing drugs. Both agree that the changes are necessary for the sport's survival and express excitement about their new, shorter podcast format, promising more in-depth discussions in future episodes.
Swim Parents - Partners in Potential and Performance
Every swimming coach in the world has to find a way to work effectively with the parents / carers of the kids they coach.
The concept of Partnership is important.
In essence, what are coaches, parents / carers and swimmers all chasing?
Answer: To help the swimmer be all they choose to be - to help them realize their potential in and out of the water.
The beautiful thing about that is that when it comes down to it - coaches, parents / carers and swimmers - ALL WANT THE SAME THING! - we all want to see the swimmer learn to love the water, enjoy the experience of swimming, improve and to be all they choose to be.
In any partnership, each of the partners, need to do their "job" - they need to understand what it is they need to do to help achieve their collective goal - in this case - the realization of the potential of the swimmer.
So what's the "job" of a coach? To teach skills, help swimmers prepare for Meets, to improve their speed and fitness, to help them perform when and where it matters, etc.
And swimmers - what's their "job"?
It is simply - to do the best they can - every time they train and race - to do their best.
Swimming Parents and carers - what's their "job"?
If you think about the coach, parent / carer and swimmer relationship as a partnership - as a team - where every member of the team is committed to and focused on helping the swimmer to be the best they can be - there's no limits to what you can achieve together.
Is it always easy?
NO!!! - of course not. Stories about the difficulties of dealing with over zealous and overly "invested" swimming parents / carers are common place in coaching all over the world.
But, it is vital that coaches look to find ways of building and sustaining strong, positive contructive relationships with swimming parents / carers and to strive to work closely together as the swimmer progresses.
Wayne and Glenn discuss what makes a great coach. From the public perception of greatness to the reality of everyday people being great.
We asked ChatGPT it's definition of what is a great coach, and the answers were pretty darn good.
A great coach is someone who possesses a unique blend of skills, qualities, and attributes that enable them to effectively guide, inspire, and develop individuals or teams to reach their full potential. Here are some characteristics that define a great coach:
Overall, a great coach is not just someone who helps individuals or teams win games or achieve success; they also play a crucial role in shaping character, instilling values, and fostering personal growth and development.
We hope you enjoy this episode, and we're glad to be back.
The Third 50 - E11 - Brent Rutemiller - Swimming in Legacy
It's difficult to describe Brent Rutemiller.
He's a swimmer. There's a good start.
He's been a coach. OK - you sort of get the picture but....
He also has been - (and in some cases still is):
We asked Brent a few months ago about his mental attitude to fighting the greatest fight of his life - his battle with cancer - and he said the most inspiring words we've ever heard from a human being, "Every morning I tell myself today things will be better".
In this THE THIRD 50 Episode, the first of series 2 - we talk to Brent about his life in swimming.
We discuss how he fell in love with the sport and how he's seen and experienced the sport change and evolve - not always for the better - over his life in swimming.
We ask him about his time leading Swimming World and we invite him to share his views on the sport and how it's likely to develop in the years to come.
And we talk with Brent about his family, his philosophies and views on life and on how he's remained positive, powerful and strong as he refuses to allow the disease to define his attitudes or his existence.
This is an Episode not to be missed! You will be inspired. You will be informed. You will laugh a little at some terrible jokes but mostly you'll gain some personal insights into the life of one of the sport's most influential and intelligent figures.
Why The Third 50?
Because it's the third 50 of a 200 that matters. (We could have called this The Third 100 because it's the same principle!)
* The 1st 50 is fast because you're fresh and fired up, ready to race.
* The 2nd 50 flows because you're trying to relax and keep it smooth.
* The 4th 50 is about fighting and staying strong to the finish.
But the 3rd 50 is where the magic happens. It's where the integration of your mind and body, your skills and technique, your stroke mechanics, and your hard training all come together.
The 3rd 50 is the "championship" lap, where the great swimmers take control of themselves and the race and power away to victory.
We want to share our almost 80 years of experience with coaches, swimming teachers, swimmers, triathletes, and people who love being in and around the water worldwide.
Who Are Wayne and Glenn?
Wayne Goldsmith is an Australian coach, mentor, writer, speaker, and presenter. He's worked in swimming for over 30 years and is an internationally respected sports performance professional. He's been recognized for his contribution to the sport of swimming with the Outstanding Contribution to Swimming in Australia Award and been recently received the Al Schoenfield Award from the International Swimming Hall of Fame.
Visit Wayne's Website - https://wgcoaching.com/
Glenn Mills is an American coach, writer, and video producer. He's been involved in swimming for over 55 years. He's competed at every level of the sport, from winning the US Olympic Trials and NCAA Championships and even setting a few Masters World Records. For over 25 years, he's produced swimming technique content as the Co-Founder of GoSwim.tv, the Official Technique Partner with USA Swimming. He has also won the Paragon Award from the International Swimming Hall of Fame for his contribution to competitive swimming.
Visit Glenn's Website - https://www.goswim.tv/
Ten Things I Wish I Knew When I Started.
Imagine if you could commence your swimming coaching journey - with 10, 20, 30 years of experience somehow magically imprinted on your mind right from the first session!
Every coach looks back at their coaching career at some time and asks "If only I knew that when....." or "I wish I'd known that when I ....."
In this Episode - the final episode of our current series, Glenn and Wayne share the Top Ten Things they've learnt from their combined 80 years in swimming and provide you with the insights and knowledge they've gained from what at times seems to be several lifetimes in the sport.
1. Learn How To Build Relationships With Humans! Stop Watches, Heart Rate Monitors, And Pace Clocks Are Only Tools - People Are Everything.
2. Technique Beats Everything Every Time.
3. Training = Competition = Training - What You Accept In Practice Is What You Will See On Race Day.
4. Talent Is Overrated - Character Counts.
5. Learn Something New Every Session - Every Day.
6. What You Say Is Important - But What You Do Is Everything.
7. Ask Questions Of Experienced Coaches - We Stand On The Shoulders Of Giants.
8. Technique Is Not A One Size Fits All.
9. A Practice From The “Stoics” - The Problem Is The Way Forward - Learn To Embrace Problems, Difficulties, Challenges - They Are Usually Presenting You With The Greatest Learning Opportunities You Can Imagine.
10. Don’t Take It Too Seriously - Even At The Highest Levels, It’s About Fun. If They’re Not Enjoying - You’re Doing It Wrong!
Why The Third 50?
Because it's the third 50 of a 200 that matters. (We could have called this The Third 100 because it's the same principle!)
The 1st 50 is fast because you're fresh and fired up, ready to race.
The 2nd 50 flows because you're trying to relax and keep it smooth.
The 4th 50 is about fighting and staying strong to the finish.
But the 3rd 50 is where the magic happens. It's where the integration of your mind and body, your skills and technique, your stroke mechanics, and your hard training all come together.
The 3rd 50 is the "championship" lap, where the great swimmers take control of themselves and the race and power away to victory.
We want to share our almost 80 years of experience with coaches, swimming teachers, swimmers, triathletes, and people who love being in and around the water worldwide.
Who Are Wayne and Glenn?
Wayne Goldsmith is an Australian coach, mentor, writer, speaker, and presenter. He's worked in swimming for over 30 years and is an internationally respected sports performance professional. He's been recognized for his contribution to the sport of swimming with the Outstanding Contribution to Swimming in Australia Award and been recently received the Al Schoenfield Award from the International Swimming Hall of Fame.
Visit Wayne's Website - https://wgcoaching.com/
Glenn Mills is an American coach, writer, and video producer. He's been involved in swimming for over 55 years. He's competed at every level of the sport, from winning the US Olympic Trials and NCAA Championships and even setting a few Masters World Records. For over 25 years, he's produced swimming technique content as the Co-Founder of GoSwim.tv, the Official Technique Partner with USA Swimming. He has also won the Paragon Award from the International Swimming Hall of Fame for his contribution to competitive swimming.
Visit Glenn's Website - https://www.goswim.tv/
The Third 50 - E9 - Getting Better at Getting Better!
Some coaches have been coaching for 20 years. The question is - do you really have 20 years of experience - or do you have 1 year of experience….20 times over.
Humans have a tendency to fall into routines and repeat things. In coaching this can mean you end up doing the same things, the same way, over and over and over.
Life is changing rapidly.
Kids are learning faster and they learn differently!
Kids communicate differently.
Kids are looking for more real, more connected, more genuine relationships from teachers, coaches, etc
And at the same time - the sport is getting FASTER!!!
In this episode Glenn and Wayne discuss coaching. They talk about coaching from the perspective of getting better at coaching - and getting better at getting better!
They consider:
Sometimes...ya just gotta stop - and think and ask WHY:
Why The Third 50?
Because it's the third 50 of a 200 that matters. (We could have called this The Third 100 because it's the same principle!)
The 1st 50 is fast because you're fresh and fired up, ready to race.
The 2nd 50 flows because you're trying to relax and keep it smooth.
The 4th 50 is about fighting and staying strong to the finish.
But the 3rd 50 is where the magic happens. It's where the integration of your mind and body, your skills and technique, your stroke mechanics, and your hard training all come together.
The 3rd 50 is the "championship" lap, where the great swimmers take control of themselves and the race and power away to victory.
We want to share our almost 80 years of experience with coaches, swimming teachers, swimmers, triathletes, and people who love being in and around the water worldwide.
Who Are Wayne and Glenn?
Wayne Goldsmith is an Australian coach, mentor, writer, speaker, and presenter. He's worked in swimming for over 30 years and is an internationally respected sports performance professional. He's been recognized for his contribution to the sport of swimming with the Outstanding Contribution to Swimming in Australia Award and been recently received the Al Schoenfield Award from the International Swimming Hall of Fame.
Visit Wayne's Website - https://wgcoaching.com/
Glenn Mills is an American coach, writer, and video producer. He's been involved in swimming for over 55 years. He's competed at every level of the sport, from winning the US Olympic Trials and NCAA Championships and even setting a few Masters World Records. For over 25 years, he's produced swimming technique content as the Co-Founder of GoSwim.tv, the Official Technique Partner with USA Swimming. He has also won the Paragon Award from the International Swimming Hall of Fame for his contribution to competitive swimming.
Visit Glenn's Website - https://www.goswim.tv/
EPISODE 8 - Living a Coach's Life - Coach - Coach Thyself! Coaching is a wonderful profession - coaches change lives.
Coaches inspire the hearts, minds and spirits of the people they coach.
Coaches create opportunities for people to realize their potential.
Coaches provide the environment for people to see their dreams become a reality.
But it is also a challenging and demanding profession….
Increasingly, we know that coaches can struggle with stress, fatigue, burnout, health issues, and other difficulties. Coaches often spend so much time helping others that they neglect their physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
In Episode 8 of The Third 50, Glenn and Wayne talk about coaches and coaching. We look at ways coaches can stay healthy - and adopt a holistic approach to their own physical and mental well-being.
TEN Takeaways!!! TEN WAYS COACHES CAN TAKE BETTER CARE OF THEMSELVES:
Why The Third 50?
Because it's the third 50 of a 200 that matters. (We could have called this The Third 100 because it's the same principle!)
But the 3rd 50 is where the magic happens. It's where the integration of your mind and body, your skills and technique, your stroke mechanics and your hard training all come together.
The 3rd 50 is the "championship" lap, where the great swimmers take control of themselves and the race and power away to victory.
We want to share our almost 80 years of experience with coaches, swimming teachers, swimmers, triathletes, and people who love being in and around the water worldwide.
Who Are Wayne and Glenn?
Wayne Goldsmith is an Australian coach, mentor, writer, speaker, and presenter. He's worked in swimming for more than 30 years and is an internationally respected sports performance professional. He's been recognized for his contribution to the sport of swimming with the Outstanding Contribution to Swimming in Australia Award and been recently received the Al Schoenfield award from the International Swimming Hall of Fame.
Visit Wayne's Website - https://wgcoaching.com/
Glenn Mills is an American coach, writer, and video producer. He's been involved in swimming for over 55 years. He's competed at every level of the sport, from winning the US Olympic Trials and NCAA Championships and even setting a few Masters World Records. For over 25 years, he's produced swimming technique content as the Co-Founder of GoSwim.tv, the Official Technique Partner with USA Swimming. He has also won the Paragon Award from the International Swimming Hall of Fame for his contribution to competitive swimming.
Visit Glenn's Website - https://www.goswim.tv/
EPISODE 7 - Mind Body Connections: The Holistic Approach to Peak Swimming Performance Traditional models of mental skills training are mostly inefficient - i.e. developing mental skills in lectures and classrooms in the days prior to a big Meet.
The integration of mental skills into all training, all practices and every workout is the key - MIND AND BODY - holistic training and coaching is critical!
Every set / every session / every workout - has mental and emotional elements - the body can’t swim without the head!
Every coach will know that mental skills are incredibly important at all levels of swimming.
Just as you wouldn’t leave the development of stroke technique to the day before a Meet, you wouldn’t leave the development of mental skills to the day before a Meet then hope the swimmer can deal with the challenges of the emotional environment of the competitive battlefield!
In Episode 7 of The Third 50, Wayne and Glenn put their heads together and look at the importance mental skills development in swimming and triathlon.
We discuss some of the critically important elements of mental skills development including:
Perhaps most importantly we present ways that coaches can integrate the development of mental skills directly through their workout design and practice sessions.
Three Takeaways:
Why The Third 50?
Because it's the third 50 of a 200 that matters. (We could have called this The Third 100 because it's the same principle!)
But the 3rd 50 is where the magic happens. It's where the integration of your mind and body, your skills and technique, your stroke mechanics and your hard training all come together.
The 3rd 50 is the "championship" lap, where the great swimmers take control of themselves and the race and power away to victory.
We want to share our almost 80 years of experience with coaches, swimming teachers, swimmers, triathletes, and people who love being in and around the water worldwide.
Who Are Wayne and Glenn?
Wayne Goldsmith is an Australian coach, mentor, writer, speaker, and presenter. He's worked in swimming for more than 30 years and is an internationally respected sports performance professional. He's been recognized for his contribution to the sport of swimming with the Outstanding Contribution to Swimming in Australia Award and been recently received the Al Schoenfield award from the International Swimming Hall of Fame.
Visit Wayne's Website - https://wgcoaching.com/
Glenn Mills is an American coach, writer, and video producer. He's been involved in swimming for over 55 years. He's competed at every level of the sport, from winning the US Olympic Trials and NCAA Championships and even setting a few Masters World Records. For over 25 years, he's produced swimming technique content as the Co-Founder of GoSwim.tv, the Official Technique Partner with USA Swimming. He has also won the Paragon Award from the International Swimming Hall of Fame for his contribution to competitive swimming.
Visit Glenn's Website - https://www.goswim.tv/
Welcome to The Third 50!
EPISODE 6 - Equipment - Training Tools - Gear, Gimmicks and Gizmos!
Swimming equipment can be a valuable addition to swimming and triathlon coaching programs for athletes of all ages and at all stages of swimming technique development.
Think of them as the "tools of technique"!
However, as is the case with all "tools" - it's important for coaches, swimmers, triathletes and anyone who uses fins, paddles, snorkels, pull-buoys and kickboards in their programs to know WHEN / WHY /and HOW to use swimming equipment efficiently and effectively.
In Episode 6 of The Third 50, Wayne and Glenn - and SPECIAL GUEST John Mix | Founder FINIS, Inc. look at the use of swimming equipment and consider:
Three Takeaways:
SPECIAL THANKS TO John Mix | Founder FINIS, Inc. https://www.finisswim.com/
Why The Third 50?
Because it's the third 50 of a 200 that matters. (We could have called this The Third 100 because it's the same principle!)
The 1st 50 is fast because you're fresh and fired up, ready to race.
The 2nd 50 flows because you're trying to relax and keep it smooth.
The 4th 50 is about fighting and staying strong to the finish.
But the 3rd 50 is where the magic happens. It's where the integration of your mind and body, your skills and technique, your stroke mechanics and your hard training all come together.
The 3rd 50 is the "championship" lap, where the great swimmers take control of themselves and the race and power away to victory.
We want to share our almost 80 years of experience with coaches, swimming teachers, swimmers, triathletes, and people who love being in and around the water worldwide.
Who Are Wayne and Glenn?
Wayne Goldsmith is an Australian coach, mentor, writer, speaker, and presenter. He's worked in swimming for more than 30 years and is an internationally respected sports performance professional. He's been recognized for his contribution to the sport of swimming with the Outstanding Contribution to Swimming in Australia Award and been recently received the Al Schoenfield award from the International Swimming Hall of Fame.
Visit Wayne's Website - https://wgcoaching.com/
Glenn Mills is an American coach, writer, and video producer. He's been involved in swimming for over 55 years. He's competed at every level of the sport, from winning the US Olympic Trials and NCAA Championships and even setting a few Masters World Records. For over 25 years, he's produced swimming technique content as the Co-Founder of GoSwim.tv, the Official Technique Partner with USA Swimming. He has also won the Paragon Award from the International Swimming Hall of Fame for his contribution to competitive swimming.
Visit Glenn's Website - https://www.goswim.tv/
Welcome to The Third 50!
EPISODE 5 - WE HAVE A NEED - A NEED FOR SPEEEEEEEEEEEED!
Speed is the most precious thing in swimming. It's what it's all about! The training, the sets, the repeats, the workouts, the dryland sessions, the mental skills practices, the equipment...everything we do in this sport is about the achievement of one, clear, simple thing - to go faster!
In Episode 5 of The Third 50, Wayne and Glenn look at the development of swimming speed through the context of our TEN SWIMMING SPEED LAWS!
SWIMMING SPEED LAW 1 - The faster you want to go, the more relaxed you have to be.
SWIMMING SPEED LAW 2 - There’s a big difference between speed and effort.
SWIMMING SPEED LAW 3 - Technique and Speed are inseparable!
SWIMMING SPEED LAW 4 - Train Speed – fast!!! Not at the end of an endurance workout
SWIMMING SPEED LAW 5 - 100% is Speed – less than 100% isn’t.
SWIMMING SPEED LAW 6 - Underwater kicking is vital.
SWIMMING SPEED LAW 7 - Long rest, short duration.
SWIMMING SPEED LAW 8 - Excellence repeated – not just repeats.
SWIMMING SPEED LAW 9 - TEACH, TRAIN, TEST – REPEAT!
SWIMMING SPEED LAW 10 - It’s’ about speed – not the length of the repeat.
Three Takeaways:
Why The Third 50?
Because it's the third 50 of a 200 that matters. (We could have called this The Third 100 because it's the same principle!)
The 1st 50 is fast because you're fresh and fired up, ready to race.
The 2nd 50 flows because you're trying to relax and keep it smooth.
The 4th 50 is about fighting and staying strong to the finish.
But the 3rd 50 is where the magic happens. It's where the integration of your mind and body, your skills and technique, your stroke mechanics and your hard training all come together.
The 3rd 50 is the "championship" lap, where the great swimmers take control of themselves and the race and power away to victory.
We want to share our almost 80 years of experience with coaches, swimming teachers, swimmers, triathletes, and people who love being in and around the water worldwide.
Who Are Wayne and Glenn?
Wayne Goldsmith is an Australian coach, mentor, writer, speaker, and presenter. He's worked in swimming for more than 30 years and is an internationally respected sports performance professional. He's been recognized for his contribution to the sport of swimming with the Outstanding Contribution to Swimming in Australia Award and been recently received the Al Schoenfield award from the International Swimming Hall of Fame.
Glenn Mills is an American coach, writer, and video producer. He's been involved in swimming for over 55 years. He's competed at every level of the sport, from winning the US Olympic Trials and NCAA Championships and even setting a few Masters World Records. For over 25 years, he's produced swimming technique content as the Co-Founder of GoSwim.tv, the Official Technique Partner with USA Swimming. He has also won the Paragon Award from the International Swimming Hall of Fame for his contribution to competitive swimming.
Welcome to The Third 50!
The Fourth Episode...DRILLS DRILLS DRILLS and more DRILLS!!!
Download Wayne's chart here:
Swimming coaches collect drills like kids collect candy! There are tens of thousands of swimming drills: there's a drill for every swimming occasion.
However, how can drills be used optimally to develop an efficient and effective swimming technique for individual swimmers?
In this Episode of The Third 50, Wayne and Glenn look at swimming drills and try to answer the questions:
We also talk about the best ways to integrate drills into practice sessions and workouts and the difference between Stroke DEVELOPMENT Drills and Stroke CORRECTION Drills.
If you're a coach, a competitive swimmer, a triathlete, a surf-athlete or a fitness-swimmer - and you use drills in your swimming - then this is a must listen podcast for you!
Three Takeaways:
Why The Third 50?
Because it's the third 50 of a 200 that matters. (We could have called this The Third 100 because it's the same principle!)
The 1st 50 is fast because you're fresh and fired up, ready to race.
The 2nd 50 flows because you're trying to relax and keep it smooth.
The 4th 50 is about fighting and staying strong to the finish.
But the 3rd 50 is where the magic happens. It's where the integration of your mind and body, your skills and technique, your stroke mechanics and your hard training all come together.
The 3rd 50 is the "championship" lap, where the great swimmers take control of themselves and the race and power away to victory.
We want to share our almost 80 years of experience with coaches, swimming teachers, swimmers, triathletes, and people who love being in and around the water worldwide.
Who Are Wayne and Glenn?
Wayne Goldsmith is an Australian coach, mentor, writer, speaker, and presenter. He's worked in swimming for more than 30 years and is an internationally respected sports performance professional. He's been recognized for his contribution to the sport of swimming with the Outstanding Contribution to Swimming in Australia Award and been recently received the Al Schoenfield award from the International Swimming Hall of Fame.
Glenn Mills is an American coach, writer, and video producer. He's been involved in swimming for over 55 years. He's competed at every level of the sport, from winning the US Olympic Trials and NCAA Championships and even setting a few Masters World Records. For over 25 years, he's produced swimming technique content as the Co-Founder of GoSwim.tv, the Official Technique Partner with USA Swimming. He has also won the Paragon Award from the International Swimming Hall of Fame for his contribution to competitive swimming.
Send in your video for a chance to have it analyzed on our podcast: https://goswim.wetransfer.com
Welcome to The Third 50!
This is the third episode in season one and it's an incredibly important topic - Developing the Technical Eye!
Every coach needs to develop their "Technical Eye" - their ability to look at a swimmer and determine how to improve and enhance the swimmer's ability to move efficiently through water.
Some coaches have a "technical eye" which is mostly intuitive - almost instinctive - and they can practically "feel" technique as a result of years and years and years of watching swimmers train and race.
But , Wayne and Glenn present ways for all coaches to learn - and master their Technical Eye!
Three Takeaways:
Why The Third 50?
Because it's the third 50 of a 200 that matters. (We could have called this The Third 100 because it's the same principle!)
The 1st 50 is fast because you're fresh and fired up, ready to race.
The 2nd 50 flows because you're trying to relax and keep it smooth.
The 4th 50 is about fighting and staying strong to the finish.
But the 3rd 50 is where the magic happens. It's where the integration of your mind and body, your skills and technique, your stroke mechanics and your hard training all come together.
The 3rd 50 is the "championship" lap, where the great swimmers take control of themselves and the race and power away to victory.
We want to share our almost 80 years of experience with coaches, swimming teachers, swimmers, triathletes, and people who love being in and around the water worldwide.
Who Are Wayne and Glenn?
Wayne Goldsmith is an Australian coach, mentor, writer, speaker, and presenter. He's worked in swimming for more than 30 years and is an internationally respected sports performance professional. He's been recognized for his contribution to the sport of swimming with the Outstanding Contribution to Swimming in Australia Award and been recently received the Al Schoenfield award from the International Swimming Hall of Fame.
Glenn Mills is an American coach, writer, and video producer. He's been involved in swimming for over 55 years. He's competed at every level of the sport, from winning the US Olympic Trials and NCAA Championships and even setting a few Masters World Records. For over 25 years, he's produced swimming technique content as the Co-Founder of GoSwim.tv, the Official Technique Partner with USA Swimming. He has also won the Paragon Award from the International Swimming Hall of Fame for his contribution to competitive swimming.
Send in your video for a chance to have it analyzed on our podcast: https://goswim.wetransfer.com
Welcome to The Third 50!
In this Second Episode, Wayne and Glenn discuss the importance of underwater kicking! Under-water kicking - "Dolphins" are vital - they are essential for fast swimming. The question is - how can you coach swimmers to develop a "deadly" Dolphin????? We look at some outstanding examples of underwater kickers and talk about training and coaching techniques to integrate super fast "dolphins" into your practices.
Three Takeaways:
Why The Third 50?
Because it's the third 50 of a 200 that matters. (We could have called this The Third 100 because it's the same principle!)
The 1st 50 is fast because you're fresh and fired up, ready to race.
The 2nd 50 flows because you're trying to relax and keep it smooth.
The 4th 50 is about fighting and staying strong to the finish.
But the 3rd 50 is where the magic happens. It's where the integration of your mind and body, your skills and technique, your stroke mechanics and your hard training all come together.
The 3rd 50 is the "championship" lap, where the great swimmers take control of themselves and the race and power away to victory.
We want to share our almost 80 years of experience with coaches, swimming teachers, swimmers, triathletes, and people who love being in and around the water worldwide.
Who Are Wayne and Glenn?
Wayne Goldsmith is an Australian coach, mentor, writer, speaker, and presenter. He's worked in swimming for more than 30 years and is an internationally respected sports performance professional. He's been recognized for his contribution to the sport of swimming with the Outstanding Contribution to Swimming in Australia Award and been recently received the Al Schoenfield award from the International Swimming Hall of Fame.
Glenn Mills is an American coach, writer, and video producer. He's been involved in swimming for over 55 years. He's competed at every level of the sport, from winning the US Olympic Trials and NCAA Championships and even setting a few Masters World Records. For over 25 years, he's produced swimming technique content as the Co-Founder of GoSwim.tv, the Official Technique Partner with USA Swimming. He has also won the Paragon Award from the International Swimming Hall of Fame for his contribution to competitive swimming.
Video links:
Welcome to The Third 50!
In this first Episode, Wayne and Glenn discuss how coaches can help and inspire their swimmers to realize their full potential and share their thoughts on swimming technique.
Three Takeaways:
Why The Third 50?
Because it's the third 50 of a 200 that really matters. (We could have called this The Third 100 because it's the same principle!)
The 1st 50 is fast because you're fresh and fired up, ready to race.
The 2nd 50 is flowing because you're trying to relax and keep it smooth.
The 4th 50 is about fighting and staying strong to the finish.
But the 3rd 50 is where the magic happens. It's where the integration of your mind and body, your skills and technique, your stroke mechanics and your hard training all come together.
The 3rd 50 is the "championship" lap, where the great swimmers take control of themselves and the race and power away to victory.
We want to share our almost 80 years of experience with coaches, swimming teachers, swimmers, triathletes, and people who love being in and around the water worldwide.
Who Are Wayne and Glenn?
Wayne Goldsmith is an Australian coach, mentor, writer, speaker, and presenter. He's worked in swimming for more than 30 years and is an internationally respected sports performance professional. He's been recognized for his contribution to the sport of swimming with the Outstanding Contribution to Swimming in Australia Award and been recently received the Al Schoenfield award from the International Swimming Hall of Fame.
Glenn Mills is an American coach, writer, and video producer. He's been involved in swimming for over 55 years. He's competed at every level of the sport, from winning the US Olympic Trials and NCAA Championships and even setting a few Masters World Records. For over 25 years, he's produced swimming technique content as the Co-Founder of GoSwim.tv, the Official Technique Partner with USA Swimming. He has also won the Paragon Award from the International Swimming Hall of Fame for his contribution to competitive swimming.
