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**Swimming Breathing Techniques Discussion**

Glenn discussed his upcoming bat mitzvah on December 5th and shared that he selected a Paul Simon song for the father-daughter dance. The meeting focused on a relaxation technique in swimming that Barbara introduced before an election, which involved breathing exercises and techniques to reduce tension in swimmers. Glenn explained that most swimming breathing issues stem from tension rather than actual breathing problems, and demonstrated techniques including humming and singing underwater to control exhalation while swimming.

**Swimming Breathing Techniques Instruction**

Glenn explained the importance of teaching proper breathing techniques in swimming, focusing on the difference between nose and mouth breathing and their respective functions. He discussed how tension in the water often stems from air hunger or fear, and emphasized the use of rhythm-based tasks like hanging bobs to teach swimmers the correct breathing patterns underwater. Glenn noted that these lessons should be conducted in a safe, comfortable environment, and highlighted the importance of observing swimmers' facial expressions to assess their comfort and progress.

**Swimming Techniques Discussion**

Glenn and Barbara discussed swimming techniques, focusing on streamline jumps and breathing patterns. Barbara shared her experience coaching at UVAC pool, which has a 7-foot shallow end, and explained how she teaches swimmers to generate maximum bubbles above their heads during bobs. Glenn demonstrated the proper timing for streamline jumps, emphasizing the coordination of exhaling below the surface and inhaling above, while noting that the depth of the water should match the swimmer's comfort level.

**Swimming Breathing Techniques Discussion**

Glenn and Barbara discussed different breathing techniques in swimming, including when and how to exhale underwater. They analyzed various swimmers' techniques, including Carlin and Robert, explaining that there is no single correct method as it can vary based on personal preference and swimming style. Glenn also demonstrated the importance of relaxation and comfort in swimming, showing examples of "eyes-closed swimming" and different exhale methods. The discussion highlighted the role of mirrors in teaching water comfort and breathing techniques, and Glenn shared insights about carrying bubbles underwater and filming techniques.

**Swimming Techniques and Breath Control**

Glenn discussed swimming techniques, focusing on breath control and rhythm. He explained how adding vocals to swimming strokes can help with exhaling and recommended a breathing exercise called "Snow Angels" that involves balance and buoyancy. Glenn also mentioned a popular YouTube video featuring Navy swimmers blowing bubble rings with bottle caps.

**Swimming Exercises and Air Management**

Glenn and Barbara discussed swimming exercises focused on air management and balance, with Barbara explaining a specific drill involving goggles underwater and nose breathing for complete air exchange. They reviewed a video demonstration of an elite athlete performing the exercise and discussed the importance of maintaining smooth water conditions for proper execution. Barbara agreed to have her workout series published on the website, including exercises that progress from basic kicks to more complex breathing techniques.

**Underwater Breathing and Technique Analysis**

Glenn demonstrated underwater breathing techniques with athlete Lily, showing how air behaves differently underwater and emphasizing the importance of balance, relaxation, and confidence in swimming. He analyzed Lily's flip turns, comparing two different techniques to determine which might be faster, noting that decisions about technique changes require careful analysis of both performance data and the athlete's comfort level. When asked about training priorities, Glenn recommended starting with balance as the foundation for all swimming skills, particularly for Beth's new team.

**GoSwim Workouts**

by Barbara Hummel

**Taking a Deep Breath**

**WARMUP:** 400 (or 10 minutes) on your own

**WARMUP SET:** 150

3 rounds:

*   30 seconds tread water and talk to your lanemates
*   6 streamlined jumps in unison; focus on air exchange
*   1 x 50 choice; swim relaxed and smile on the final 25

**MAIN SET:** Variable

3 rounds of the following:

**4 x 25** (fins or pull buoy recommended)

No sendoffs, but do 3 bobs recovery after each 25. Coach should see lots of bubbles during the bobs.

*   Round 1: Focus on relaxed breathing and a relaxed neck
*   Round 2: Breathe only when necessary
*   Round 3: Breathe only when necessary

**4 swims** on 1:25 (Round 1) / 1:35 (Round 2) / 1:45 (Round 3)

If swimming freestyle, keep your neck and breathing relaxed. Count strokes and try to maintain your count.

**2 x 50 (or 75)** on 1:20, flutter kick on your back

*   Round 1: Breathe in and out through your nose. No mouth breathing!
*   Round 2: Same as Round 1, but add no mouth breathing at the wall
*   Round 3: Nose breathing only; at the wall, make your lanemate laugh or smile

**WARMDOWN:** 50 nice and easy, then snow angels

**Snow angels:** Hold a pull buoy at your ankles and float on your back. Keeping your arms in the water, sweep them up and down like you're making snow angels. Stay in ONE PLACE while doing this.

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**Backstroke: Fighting Your Instincts**

**WARMUP:** 400 (or 10 minutes) on your own

**WARMUP SET:** 200

**8 x 25** on :40 (fins recommended)

*   Odds: Flutter kick on your back; goggles under the surface
*   Evens: Flutter kick on your back: 10 kicks emphasize left, 10 emphasize right, 10 equal

**MAIN SET:** Variable

Swim 3 rounds of the following:

**4 x 25** on coach's sendoff

*   Round 1: Backstroke, fight the instinct to over-reach
*   Round 2: Backstroke, fight the instinct to move your head
*   Round 3: Backstroke, fight the instinct to swim flat

**2 swims** on 1:30

*   First length: that round's focus
*   Second length: backstroke
*   Additional lengths: choice

**2 swims** on 2:30

Choice, but try at least one round that includes backstroke!

**WARMDOWN:** 50+ nice and easy

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**Cross-Body Connection: Freestyle**

**WARMUP:** 400 (or 10 minutes) on your own

**WARMUP SET:** Variable

**4 swims, pulls, or kicks** on 1:25

**MAIN SET:** Variable

Three rounds of the following:

**3 x 50 freestyle** on coach's sendoff

*   Round 1: Use a pull buoy. Focus: right arm extended / left hip UP, left arm extended / right hip UP
*   Rounds 2 & 3: Use fins. Focus: right arm extended / left foot kicks UP, left arm extended / right foot kicks UP

**2 kicks** choice on 1:15

**2 "somethings"** on 2:30

*   Round 1: Freestyle pull, focus on cross-body connection (right arm extended / left hip UP, and vice versa)
*   Round 2: Freestyle with fins, focus on cross-body connection (right arm extended / left foot kicks UP, and vice versa)
*   Round 3: Freestyle with fins or nekked feet, same cross-body focus. Try to descend 1-2.

**WARMDOWN:** 50+

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**Stroke Count and Upside-Down Paddles**

**WARMUP:** 400 (or 10 minutes) on your own

**WARMUP SET:** 150

**6 x 25** on :40

*   \#1: Anything "fly" like
*   \#2: Anything backstroke
*   \#3: Anything breaststroke
*   Repeat 1-3

**MAIN SET:** 1800 or 2400

Swim three rounds of the following:

**2 x 25 freestyle** with goofy-arm breakouts (coach will explain)

**4 x 75 (or 4 x 50)** with goofy-arm breakouts

Can you hang on to the technique for longer than a 25?

**1 x 50** ABF recovery

**4 x 100 (or 4 x 75)**

*   Odds: Upside-down paddles; maintain your stroke-count pattern
*   Evens: Nekked hands; establish a stroke-count pattern and get your time. Hold the same stroke-count pattern through all three rounds, but get faster each round.

**WARMDOWN:** 50+ nice and easy

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**Awareness of Hand Position on Extension**

**WARMUP:** 400 (or 10 minutes) on your own

**WARMUP SET:** 250

**2 x 25** Ball → Line → Float → Kick → Swim

**2 x 50** Push off in thumb lock/head lock → kick into 3-point pop-up with arms in P-11 → freestyle

**1 x 100** choice, with thumb-lock/head-lock push-offs

**MAIN SET:** Variable

Three rounds of the following:

**4 x 25** contrast drills on coach's sendoff

*   Round 1: Half length flutter kick on stomach with palms flat → swim freestyle with palms flat
*   Round 2: Half length freestyle, extend with palms up → palms flat
*   Round 3: Same as Round 2, but wear fins and swim up-tempo

**2** on 1:30

*   First 25: Flutter kick on your back, arms in 11; experiment with palms up / back / neutral
*   Second 25: Half length flutter kick on stomach, palms flat → swim with palms flat
*   Additional yardage: choice

**2 swims, kicks, or pulls** on 2:30

If freestyle, focus on hand/palm/wrist position during extension.

**WARMDOWN:** 50+

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**Mr. Pencilhead, One-Goggle Breathing, Stroke Counting**

**WARMUP:** 400 (or 10 minutes) on your own

**WARMUP SET:** 200-300

**4 swims, pulls, or kicks** on 1:20

Mix it up! We'll be doing lots of freestyle in the main set.

**MAIN SET:** ~1500

Three rounds of the following:

**2 x 50** on coach's sendoff

*   Round 1: Freestyle with Mr. Pencilhead focus
*   Round 2: Freestyle with one goggle in the water during the breath
*   Round 3: Flutter kick on your back; goggles under

**2 swims** choice on 1:30

First length is either flutter kick with goggles under or freestyle with one goggle in the water during the breath. All other lengths are choice.

**Part 3**

*   Round 1: 4 (or 3) x 50 free; hold stroke count and descend 1-4
*   Round 2: Fins recommended. 4 x 100 (speedsters) or 4 x 75, taking 1 less stroke on each length
*   Round 3: 4 (or 3) x 50 choice; hold time and take 1 less stroke on each 50

**WARMDOWN:** 50+ nice and easy


Nov. 10, 2026 - Relax and Take a Deep Breath

**Coaches Ed: Cross-Body Connection in All Four Strokes**

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**Nov 3, 2026 · @Glenn**

**Big idea for the opening**

*   The body leads, and the arms and legs follow. Every stroke runs on one connected core motion.
*   The common failure is limbs acting on their own. That breaks the chain and adds resistance.

**Freestyle: the cross-body connection (main focus)**

*   **The point:** with a two-beat kick, the left catch and the left down-kick happen together. The right hand enters at that same moment.
*   **Glenn's own post backs this up:** [Freestyle – Timing the Kick](https://blog.goswim.tv/post/freestyle-timing-the-kick) (2009) says the opposite leg should be kicking down as the hand enters.
*   **Discussion hook:** coaches argue online about whether the two-beat kick is same-side or opposite-side.
*   [Some describe](https://swimlikeafish.org/2-beat-vs-6-beat-kick-in-swimming) a same-side kick, timed at the catch.
*   Others time it to the opposite hand's entry.
*   **Line to say:** "They're describing the same instant. Left catch, left down-kick, right entry: one moment, one connection."
*   **Featured videos this week:**

1.  Mon: [Better Freestyle Concepts: Connect Hands to Hips](https://www.goswim.tv/lessons/3032-connect-hands-to-the-hips)
2.  Tue: [Jason Lezak: Connect the Catch to the Core](https://www.goswim.tv/lessons/353-connect-the-catch-to-the-core)
3.  Wed: [All Strokes w/ Sandeno & Vendt: Freestyle](https://www.goswim.tv/lessons/550-freestyle)
4.  Thu: [Free Drill: Timing the Hands and Hips](https://www.goswim.tv/lessons/1924-freestyle-eval-timing-the-hands-and-hips)
5.  Fri: [Free Drill: Bama Balance & Connection](https://www.goswim.tv/lessons/2056-freestyle-better-balance-and-connectivity)
6.  Sat: [Free Drill: No-Kick Stability](https://www.goswim.tv/lessons/2088-freestyle-no-kick-freestyle)
7.  Sun: [Free Drill: The Stick Lesson](https://www.goswim.tv/lessons/2344-freestyle-the-stick-lesson)
8.  Bonus: [Free Drill: Connection Variation](https://www.goswim.tv/lessons/1414-freestyle-connection-variation)

*   **Open question:** video text still to be added (lessons are behind the member login).

**Butterfly: the chest and hips seesaw**

*   **The pattern:** when the chest presses down, the hips rise. Arms and legs follow that rhythm; they don't start it.
*   [**Sandeno & Vendt**](https://www.goswim.tv/courses/20-all-strokes-with-kaitlin-sandeno-erik-vendt)\*\* (this Wednesday's video series):\*\* both start every kick from the chest rather than the knees. As the chest goes down, the hips go up.
*   [**Eric Shanteau series**](https://www.goswim.tv/courses/27-go-swim-all-strokes-with-eric-shanteau)**:** he presses the chest as the hands enter, which lets him draw power from his core instead of just his arms and legs.
*   **Blog drill, **[**COMBO – No-Hands Slinky**](https://blog.goswim.tv/post/combo-no-hands-slinky)**:** press with the chest and let the hips and feet follow. It warns against kicking so hard the kick becomes the focus.
*   **Blog drill, **[**Combo Mini Pull Fly/Breast**](https://blog.goswim.tv/post/combo-mini-pull-fly-breast)**:** the feeling to aim for is the chest and hips giving the power, with the hands just helping the hips.

**Backstroke: the hip slide and the obliques**

*   [**Peirsol series**](https://www.goswim.tv/courses/6-go-swim-backstroke-with-aaron-peirsol)**, "Slide the Hips":** for Aaron, rotation means sliding the hips side to side. As he pushes his hip to the side, he squeezes the muscles along the side of his pulling arm, which is the torque from the core.
*   **Contrast with the **[**Margaret Hoelzer series**](https://www.goswim.tv/courses/10-go-swim-backstroke-with-margaret-hoelzer)**, "Big Rotation":** she gets her power from deep hip rotation. She throws her hips as her hand pulls, anchors the hand, then drives the hips to the other side.
*   **Discussion hook:** a slide or a big rotation? Two valid answers that suit different swimmers. Both tie the pull to the core.
*   **Blog drill, **[**Backstroke – Steady Kick**](https://blog.goswim.tv/post/backstroke-steady-kick)** (Barbara, 2007):** rotate from hip to hip with a steady head. It connects the kick to the core in a way standard flutter kick can't.

**Breaststroke: the arms pull the hips, and the hips pull the legs**

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*   **Glenn's own post, **[**Breaststroke – Timing the Kick**](https://blog.goswim.tv/post/breaststroke-timing-the-kick)** (2008):** the goal is legs drawn forward by the hips, which are drawn forward by the arms. That's the thesis almost word for word.
*   **Older GoSwim "Breaststroke 101" text, **[**quoted on a USMS forum**](https://community.usms.org/swimming/f/general/11111/breaststroke-questions/182868)**:** keep the legs together and extended as the insweep starts, and wait until the last moment to separate the legs and bend the knees.
*   **Line on over-kicking:** "Legs that recover on their own break the chain and add drag."
*   **Open question:** which breaststroke video to show for this point.

**Summary**

**Video Project and Voting Discussion**

The group discussed voting, with Glenn and Mike sharing their experiences about early voting. Glenn mentioned having 90 people signed up for an ambitious video project and planned to review 17 videos during the meeting. The conversation included casual discussion about pets and ended with Glenn starting the recording for the main meeting agenda.

**GoSwim Platform Feature Demonstration**

Glenn led a meeting focused on demonstrating new features of GoSwim's platform and discussing the importance of Cross-Body Connection in swimming. He showcased customized dashboards, AI-driven analytics, and a new feature allowing coaches to schedule and track athlete filming. The main discussion centered on the Cross-Body Connection concept in freestyle swimming, with Glenn analyzing videos of various swimmers to illustrate how the body and arms work together. He emphasized that effective swimming relies on connecting the arms, legs, and core as a unified machine, rather than separate movements.

**Swimming Technique Demonstration Session**

Glenn demonstrated various swimming drills and techniques focusing on cross-body connections across different strokes. He explained proper stick drills for freestyle, emphasizing the importance of lifting the stick without moving the arm, and showed examples of correct and incorrect techniques. The discussion covered butterfly stroke mechanics, highlighting how pressing the chest and head down creates the necessary body position against natural tendencies, and included specific exercises like using kickboards and mini poles for breaststroke and butterfly timing. Glenn also mentioned that Claude helped compile content from 25 years of materials to enhance the website and app with new features and additional videos.


Nov. 3, 2026 - Cross-Body Connection

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**Swimming Coaching Focus Point Discussion**

Glenn and Barbara discussed the concept of "True Focus Point" or "Signature" in swimming coaching, particularly focusing on when to allow young swimmers to develop individual styles. Glenn expressed the view that young swimmers, especially those 9-10 years old, should not be allowed to develop highly individualistic techniques yet, as they haven't finished growing and need to master basic skills first. The discussion was cut off before Steve could provide his expert opinion on this topic.

**Swimming Coaching Techniques Discussion**

Steven and Glenn discussed coaching approaches in swimming, with Steven focusing on molding swimmers to achieve ideal strokes while Glenn emphasized injury prevention and long-term development. They reviewed several video examples of elite swimmers, including Margaret Holzer's unique backstroke technique, Joao de Luca's precise freestyle with late breathing, Amanda's breaststroke streamline position, and Jason Lezak's powerful loping stroke. The discussion highlighted how coaches can learn from these signature techniques while adapting them to individual swimmers' needs, with particular emphasis on breath timing and streamline execution.

**Olympic Swimming Technique Analysis**

Glenn analyzed swimming techniques of various Olympic athletes, focusing on their unique signatures and strategies. He discussed Carolyn Joyce's use of top hand release in the 50 freestyle, noting how this approach might provide advantages in speed and tempo. Glenn also examined Scott Tucker's straight-arm freestyle technique and breathing efficiency, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a simple, linear stroke pattern. The discussion concluded with an analysis of Misty Hyman's exceptional flexibility and use of underwater dolphins, highlighting how her unique approach to stroke and kick allowed her to excel in competition.

**Swimming Techniques and Signatures Discussion**

Glenn presented various swimming signatures and techniques, including different butterfly kicks, backstroke body positions, and freestyle hand positioning. Helen confirmed that while multiple kicks in butterfly are legal as long as the swimmer stays on the surface, most Masters swimmers use 3-4 kicks for longer distances like the 200 fly. The group discussed how elite swimmers often break traditional rules while still achieving success, with Helen clarifying that 90-degree turns are allowed in breaststroke. Barbara shared a concern about master swimmers incorrectly mimicking signatures they see on YouTube, emphasizing the importance of teaching proper video analysis techniques.


Oct. 20, 2026 - True Focus Point or Signature?

Overview

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Progressions build swimming skill through deliberate, repeatable stages, from foundational balance and body position to advanced stroke mechanics and race performance.

Core Philosophy

*   **Glenn** connected swimming progressions to music, football, martial arts, and other disciplines: mastery comes from building basic skills before performing at full speed.
*   The discussion emphasized focusing on the current drill, play, or stroke rather than the final outcome. Daily preparation and “the mundanity of excellence” matter more than chasing championships.
*   Progress should be built from one high-quality repetition to the next; poor fundamentals compound, while strong fundamentals support later performance.

Teaching Foundations

*   For young swimmers, the first priorities are body position, head position, balance, posture, floating, and alignment. Without these, kicking, pulling, and breathing become inefficient.
*   Fundamentals must be revisited throughout growth and puberty because changing bodies require continual recalibration.
*   **Steve** described teaching as starting with the most basic skill, then adding complexity until the swimmer reaches the full stroke. Coaches should know the intended end result and the next step in the progression.

Drill Applications

*   Demonstrated freestyle progressions included early vertical forearm, position 11, high-elbow catch, scooter drill, touch-and-pull, magnets, catch-up variations, and single-arm work.
*   Mirrors, filming, physical guidance, dry-land demonstrations, and other forms of immediate feedback help swimmers connect what they see with what they feel.
*   The group discussed adapting progressions for different ages and abilities, including floating aids for beginners and cautious use of snorkels, sticks, balls, or light weights.

Open Topics

*   The group considered future progression sessions on breaststroke, backstroke, butterfly, turns, adult instruction, and unusual Masters swimming techniques.
*   **Steve’s** beginner Masters 1A program was described as an eight-week course with 24 classes, three sessions per week, focused on floating, body position, water feel, breathing, and gradual stroke development.


Oct. 13, 2026 - The Power of Progressions

While filming Jessica Hardy a few weeks ago, we got a nice surprise when her fiancé, Dominik Meichtry, stopped by.


Blowing Bubbles

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**Meeting Focus**

*   Underwater dolphin kicking and its increasing importance in competitive swimming.
*   Use of race data to examine stroke cycles, breakout distance, underwater velocity, and swim velocity.

**Technical Foundations**

*   Keep the movement compact, simple, and core-driven.
*   Stabilize the head, arms, hips, and feet during head-lead, back, and hand-lead positions.
*   Use snorkels and fins to support body position and longer practice efforts.
*   Address excessive neck breaks, oxygen management, flexibility, and control of the undulation.

**Training Applications**

*   Practice quarter turns and ownership of multiple rotation angles.
*   Use monofins and overloaded resistance to develop power while maintaining a stable front end.
*   Apply **Tempo Trainer** settings to progress from large-amplitude U and V movements at slower rates toward faster, smaller movements.
*   Assign each swimmer a repeatable underwater pattern for every length and adjust dolphin-kick tempo to identify efficient breakout points.
*   Use nose clips when appropriate to extend underwater distance and reduce air loss.

**Hydro Wing Discussion**

*   **James** described the product’s development from a North Carolina State senior design project and his underwater training background with **Braden Holloway**.
*   The tool can be used with air or water, fins, parachutes, drag resistance, and snorkels.
*   Demonstrated applications included the Waterworm drill, perpendicular kick, kayak drill, pull work, kickboard work, breaststroke kick, and underwater dolphin or fish kick.
*   The meeting also covered how to push off while placing both hands into the wing and the need for clearer instructional coverage of that transition.

**Closing Context**

*   **Glenn** noted that the next meeting would be skipped because of the Chicago River swim and travel to China, with the next session expected in approximately two weeks.


How to Perfect Your Underwater Dolphins Once You Know the Basics

**Counting Strokes and Technique Adjustments**

 

Glenn introduces the concept of counting strokes as a fundamental technique for all swimmers, regardless of their level.

He explains how to count strokes in breaststroke and freestyle, focusing on the distance per cycle and the importance of consistent push-off distances.

Glenn demonstrates how to reduce stroke count by improving body position and reducing friction and resistance.

He discusses the challenges of changing distance per cycle in butterfly and backstroke compared to freestyle and breaststroke.

 

**Short Release Butterfly and Backstroke Techniques**

 

Glenn introduces the concept of short release butterfly, where the hands are released early to the side, making the stroke feel easier and less tiring.

He explains the benefits of short release butterfly, including reduced shoulder tension and improved power transfer.

Glenn discusses the importance of nose clips in backstroke to prevent water from entering the nose and improving head stability.

He shares a personal anecdote about using nose clips to improve his own swimming and the positive impact it had on his performance.

 

**Head Stability and Nose Clips in Backstroke**

 

Glenn emphasizes the importance of head stability in backstroke, noting that many swimmers struggle with keeping their head back to avoid water entering their nose.

He explains how nose clips can help swimmers maintain head stability and improve their overall performance in backstroke.

Glenn shares a test method used at camps to determine if swimmers can hold air in their nose, which indicates their need for nose clips.

He discusses the impact of nose clips on underwater dolphin kicks and the importance of maintaining a stable head position.

 

**Breaststroke Technique and Thumb Lock**

 

Glenn highlights the importance of maintaining a straight arm position in breaststroke, especially during the extension phase.

He introduces the thumb lock technique to help swimmers achieve a straight arm position by using the leverage of the thumb to squeeze the elbows in.

Glenn explains the process of teaching swimmers the thumb lock technique and gradually transitioning them to the straight arm position without the thumb lock.

He emphasizes the importance of minimizing resistance out front to improve overall efficiency in breaststroke.

 

**Freestyle Technique and Balance**

 

Glenn discusses the importance of balance and timing in freestyle, using Matt Target's high-speed sprint stroke as an example.

He explains how to teach young swimmers to harness the whole machine by focusing on the timing and balance of the stroke.

Glenn emphasizes the importance of breathing while extended and the role of the lats in driving the stroke.

He shares insights from top swimmers like Caeleb Dressel, who have multiple strokes for different distances and speeds.

 

**Repetition and Practice in Swimming**

 

Glenn stresses the power of repetition in swimming, noting that swimmers have countless opportunities to practice their technique in practice.

He explains the importance of practicing the entire turn, including the push-off and the entry into the water, to ensure a clean and efficient start.

Glenn shares tips for teaching swimmers to enter the water with a clean body line, emphasizing the importance of a circular entry.

He discusses the benefits of practicing the entire turn in practice to improve performance in races.

 

**Starting Blocks and Entry Techniques**

 

Glenn introduces the concept of starting blocks and the importance of a powerful dynamic jump to begin the race.

He explains the process of teaching swimmers to fall into the water with a small splash, emphasizing the importance of a clean entry.

Glenn shares a favorite shot of a swimmer entering the water with a perfect circular entry, highlighting the importance of a clean body line.

He discusses the benefits of practicing the entire start in practice to ensure a clean and efficient entry in races.

 

**Open Turns and USA Swimming Rules**

 

Glenn discusses the importance of practicing open turns in practice to ensure a clean and efficient turn in races.

He explains the USA Swimming rules regarding the backstroke turn, noting that swimmers must roll at least to the side before starting to swim.

Glenn shares an anecdote about a swimmer who was DQ'd for having a 45-degree angle at the backstroke turn, highlighting the inconsistency in officiating.

He emphasizes the importance of understanding and following the USA Swimming rules to avoid disqualifications.


Sept. 8, 2026 -  Season Start - The One Thing

For nearly two decades, our mission at GoSwim.tv has been to help people of all ages and backgrounds to swim better and reach their full potential in the sport. In this challenging time of COVID-19, with pools closed, meets canceled, and swimmers stuck at home, we are determined to continue -- and even expand -- our mission. Because of our long-time commitment to virtual learning, we believe we are in a unique position to step up right now, to serve the swimmers and coaches of our shared community.

**Here’s how we’d like to help right now…** For the next few weeks, when you sign up for a free GoSwim account (or if you already have a free GoSwim account), you will have free access to ALL of GoSwim’s content. In addition, you will receive a daily email from us, with a link to a video we’ve chosen as part of a weekly theme.

If you’re a coach, and pick up a free account during this time, you have the added benefit of looking through GoSwim’s entire site and selecting videos to share with your swimmers. You can share as many videos as you want with as many swimmers as you want. Because of COPPA and MAAP regulations, each swimmer will need to create their own account. But once everyone has an account, you will be able to share any GoSwim URL through your own internal communication system with your team.

We invite every swimmer and coach, of every age and ability, to set up a free GoSwim account during this challenging time, and to experience what we have to offer. We hope this will give everyone the opportunity to expand their swimming knowledge, get new ideas, or be inspired by the swimmers who have shared their talent in our platform. For coaches especially, we hope this provides answers and solutions as you search for ways to stay in touch with your swimmers, to keep them engaged, motivated, and in command of their own swimming.

We know from personal experience that the simple act of watching great swimming can improve our swimming. We hope you will use GoSwim’s videos to help visualize the kind of swimmer you want to be when you get back in the pool. Stay healthy and safe, everyone.

**How do I get started?** Go to [**www.goswim.tv**](http:/www.goswim.tv) to create your free account, and start searching for the videos that are best for you.

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