2019 World Clinic Michael Ashmore: Breaststroke: (Audio) The Development of Josh Prenot and Lessons Learned 

Michael Ashmore shared his journey coaching Josh, who became an Olympic swimmer. Josh, initially playing multiple sports, focused on swimming after deciding to pursue the Olympics. Ashmore detailed Josh's progression, from playing up with older kids due to his father's military moves to excelling in swimming. Josh's dedication and natural talent led to significant achievements, including breaking the national age group record in the 200 breaststroke and making Olympic trials. Ashmore emphasized the importance of a supportive team culture, effective training methods, and the role of sports psychology in managing high-pressure situations. Speaker 2 emphasizes the importance of maintaining body line in breaststroke, citing Russell Mark's consistent stroke count and effective gliding. They discuss the challenges of high tempo swimming, noting that while it can lead to fast times, it often results in fatigue and poor body positioning. They contrast their coaching approach with Adam PD's, highlighting the need for individualized techniques. Josh's success is attributed to his ability to carry a dolphin motion through different strokes. They also discuss the importance of adjusting body line and kick timing, using examples like a 5'2" swimmer with a high tempo and Adam PD's efficient kick.