2019 World Clinic Audio Glenn Mills: 16 Months, 80 Teams. What we Learned That Can Help You 

Glenn Mills, a former high-yardage swimmer and coach, shared insights from a 16-month sabbatical where he and his team visited 80 swimming teams across the U.S., filming over 10,000 lengths of swimming. Key observations included the prevalence of straight-arm backstroke and loose breaststroke extensions. The speaker emphasized the importance of simplifying messages and demanding specific tasks from swimmers. He noted that smaller teams often excelled in skill development, while larger teams faced challenges in maintaining quality across multiple sites. The trip highlighted the need for coaches to be humble, open-minded, and patient in their approach to teaching and training.