Schmitz, the head coach at Colorado Stars, talked about his time coaching during the World Cup and offering advice at a coaching clinic. He said he found many similarities in the way he and Missy Franklin worked together at swim meets with the dynamic between Chad Le Clos and his coach Graham Hill. It’s just a little sampling of the things he’s learned this year, whether watching some of the best swimmers in the world or working with his age group athletes in Colorado. Watch today’s show to learn more from Schmitz!

Todd Schmitz, speaking at the Eastern States coaching clinic, talks about some interesting ways to keep training interesting, how he motivates discouraged athletes and how he approaches the taper season.