The Third 50

Visit Wayne's Substack: https://swimminggold.substack.comVisit Glenn's Website: https://www.goswim.tvBUY & 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 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-insanitySubscribe to get more great content from Wayne:https://swimminggold.substack.comHere'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.