HeyJaredThe Third 50
The Third 50 is that pivotal time in a 200 race. It demands physical and mental toughness to finish the race.Wayne Goldsmith and Glenn Mills discuss various topics from swimming technique, mental health and wellness, coaching tactics, and more.
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S3-E4 - COACH - CHANGE THE SPORT - LEAD THE WAY! (opens the original)
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Coaches can help reverse competitive swimming participation declines by making the sport more flexible, engaging, and sustainable for athletes, families, and coaches. Participation Trends •Glenn and Wayne discussed declining competitive swimming participation, especially among ages 11–12 and 15–16, while learn-to-swim, wellness, fitness, and masters participation are growing. •Contributing pressures include competing sports, screens and gaming, busy parents, traffic, limited pool space, coach sh
S3E3 - NEEDLE IN THE HAYSTACK (opens the original)
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Overview The meeting established a stage-based framework for measuring swimmers, emphasizing technique before maturation and integrated performance testing after maturation. Glenn and Wayne endorsed measuring the athlete’s developmental stage rather than chronological age. Pre-maturation focuses on building movement foundations with consistent body position, symmetry, breathing, balance, stroke mechanics, and comfort in the water. Post-maturation focuses on refining individual performance becaus
S3E2 - So You've Got Some Data (opens the original)
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Glenn Mills and Wayne Goldsmith discuss the importance of testing and data in swimming. They emphasize the acronym T.E.S.T.: Test, Evaluate, Swimmer, and Re-evaluate. Wayne shares his experience from running national testing programs, highlighting the need for consistent testing conditions and accurate data collection. Glenn adds that testing should be measurable and relevant, using examples like stroke count and speed. They stress the importance of allowing swimmers to take ownership of their d
S3E1 - State of Play (opens the original)
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Glenn Mills and Wayne Goldsmith discuss the integration of AI in coaching, emphasizing its role in enhancing efficiency rather than replacing human coaches. They introduce the "ATTAC" method: Ask, Think, Tool, Apply, Check. Wayne highlights AI's potential to streamline data analysis, improve workout design, and provide real-time feedback. Glenn stresses the importance of using AI to capture and analyze existing data, such as swim times and coach comments, to inform better coaching decisions. The
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