Dr. Brent Rushall – The Future of Swimming: Myths and Science 

Dr. Brent Rushall presented a controversial yet well-documented critique of common swimming coaching practices, emphasizing the need for evidence-based science over pseudoscience. He highlighted the ineffectiveness of altitude training, lactate testing, and certain physiological training methods, citing numerous studies. Rushall advocated for individualized training, focusing on stroking economy, and mental skills. He criticized abusive stretching, recommending only PNF stretching. He also noted the persistence of outdated coaching myths and the slow adoption of new scientific findings, predicting a 25-year rule for such changes.