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The Third 50

The Third 50

Auteur(s): Glenn Mills & Wayne Goldsmith
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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.Glenn Mills & Wayne Goldsmith Sports aquatiques
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  • The Third 50 - E17 - When to Start Teaching Data
    Jun 25 2025

    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

    Subscribe to get more great content from Wayne:

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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

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    30 min
  • FIFTIES at NCAAs
    Jun 10 2025

    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.

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    27 min
  • FIFTIES!!!
    Jun 3 2025

    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.

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    18 min

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