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The Third 50
by Glenn Mills & Wayne Goldsmith
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.
Episodes
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S3 E6 - SOCIAL MEDIA & SPORTS
Season 3, Episode 6: Social Media & Sports — with Dr. Valerie Gruest One spelling note first: the transcript reads "Valerie Gruest" consistently throughout, except one self-introduction moment where it's transcribed "Gruost" — almost certainly an ASR mishearing. I've used Gruest everywhere; worth…
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S3 E5 - CREATING A SUCCESSFUL CLUB
Season 3, Episode 5: Creating a Successful Club (Part 1) Wayne Goldsmith and Glenn Mills lay out what actually goes into building a swim program that lasts — not the technique, the decisions underneath it. In this episode: Identity first — why "who are you, and what do you stand for" has to come...
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S3-E4 - COACH - CHANGE THE SPORT - LEAD THE WAY!
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…
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S3E3 - NEEDLE IN THE HAYSTACK
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…
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S3E2 - So You've Got Some Data
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...
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S3E1 - State of Play
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...
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The Third 50 - E18 - The Talent Myth
Visit Wayne's Substack: https://swimminggold.substack.com Visit Glenn's Website: https://www.goswim.tv BUY & Review Wayne's book, The Talent Myth: AMAZON EBOOK AMAZON PAPERBACK Glenn Mills and Wayne Goldsmith discuss Wayne's new book, "The Talent Myth," which challenges the conventional notion of...
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The Third 50 - E17 - When to Start Teaching Data
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...
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FIFTIES at NCAAs
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...
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FIFTIES!!!
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...
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The Third Fifty Rides Again!
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...
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The Third 50 - E13 - Swim Parents
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…
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The Third 50 - E12 - What Makes a Great Coach?
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…
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The Third 50 - E11 - Brent Rutemiller - Swimming in Legacy
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): A marketing manager A CEO A publisher An…
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Ten Things I Wish I Knew When I Started.
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...
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The Third 50 - E9 - Getting Better at Getting Better
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…
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The Third 50 - EP 8 - Living a Coach's Life - Coach - Coach Thyself!
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...
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The Third 50 - E7 - Mind Body Connections: The Holistic Approach to Peak Swimming Performance
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,...
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The Third 50 - E6 - Equipment - Training Tools - Gear, Gimmicks and Gizmos!
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...
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The Third 50 - E5 - The Need for Speed!!
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...
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The Third 50 - S1 E4 - Drills Drills Drills
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...
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The Third 50 - S1 E3 - Developing the Technical Eye
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...
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The Third 50 - Ep 2 Season 1: Underwater Dolphins
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...
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The Third 50 - Ep. 1 Season 1: Every Swimmer is Unique - Every Technique is Unique.
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: Every swimmer is unique: every technique is unique. How do you develop and…
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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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