The Third 50

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 maturat

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. Way

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 introduc

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 AMAZO

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

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

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 Sweet

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 impa

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 c

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

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 -

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 o

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 y

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 t

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. developi

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 coa

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 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

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 the

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 esse