The Association Of Rowing Coaches, South Africa

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33195027125812604762011-11-01T22:39:42.799-07:00The Association Of Rowing Coaches, South AfricaThis blog contains articles of interest to rowing coaches worldwide and includes topics such as rowing technique, exercise physiology, training methodology, sport psychology, strength training, endurance training, drills, sports medicine, anatomy, nutrition, training planning, biomechanics, overtraining and recovery, periodization and many others.Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838185368815030561noreply@blogger.comBlogger2541100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3319502712581260476.post-26590617963476290982011-10-10T03:59:00.000-07:002011-10-10T03:59:46.326-07:0012 FUNdamental Principles for Building Young and Healthy Athletes

A Coaches Dozen: 12 FUNdamental Principles for Building Young and Healthy Athletes Avery D. Faigenbaum, Ed.D. Larry Meadors, Ph.D. Strongkid.com The College of New Jersey Sports Spectrum Training ======================== Under the guidance of a qualified youth coach, young athletes can learn the technical and tactical skills of a sport, gain confidence in their physical abilities, develop

Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838185368815030561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3319502712581260476.post-10086812692460070182011-10-05T02:22:00.000-07:002011-10-05T02:26:41.928-07:00Principles for Mental Training

USOC Sport Psychology’s “TOP TEN” Guiding Principles for Mental Training By Sean McCann, Ph.D. USOC Sport Psychologist OLYMPIC COACH VOLUME 19 NUMBER 3 ========================================= 1. MENTAL TRAINING CAN’T REPLACE PHYSICAL TRAINING AND TALENT. We haven’t seen any Olympic Athlete who succeeded without doing the physical and technical work, even though we have worked with some of the

Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838185368815030561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3319502712581260476.post-90699090117831548922011-09-26T00:43:00.000-07:002011-09-26T00:43:10.185-07:00Making Mistakes is Normal

Making Mistakes is Normal Doug Lemov Teach Like a Champion ======================== I think that although the following example refers to classroom teaching it is quite possible to apply the concepts to teaching sport skills to rowers. The emphasis in bold is mine - Jamie ======================== In today's encore excerpt - making errors is normal, and making mistakes is a necessary part of

Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838185368815030561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3319502712581260476.post-887296177633042652011-09-13T01:43:00.000-07:002011-09-13T01:43:33.104-07:00Why do Rowers Fear the Erg?

Workouts: Why do Rowers Fear the Erg? Sunday, December 19, 2010 Winter Op-Ed from the RowingRelated Editorial Staff http://www.rowingrelated.com/2010/12/winter-workouts-why-do-rowers-fear-erg.html Friend. Not Foe. I am really frustrated by our sport when it comes to the erg being viewed as a torture device rather than a helpful tool that people can enjoy. This negative mindset, which is

Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838185368815030561noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3319502712581260476.post-57097200004480701812011-08-17T03:25:00.000-07:002011-08-17T03:25:46.980-07:00Finding Out Whats Known

Will G Hopkins, Sport and Recreation, AUT University, Auckland 0627, New Zealand. Sportscience 11, 22, 2007 (sportsci.org/2007/inbrief.htm#FindingOut). Reviewer: John A Hawley, School of Medical Sciences, RMIT University. Bundoora, Victoria 3083, Australia. Published Aug 20, 2007.

Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838185368815030561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3319502712581260476.post-53707727369643739332011-07-19T23:38:00.000-07:002011-07-19T23:38:04.123-07:00Nutrition, Sleep and Recovery

Nutrition, sleep and recovery SHONA L. HALSON Department of Physiology, Australian Institute of Sport, Belconnen, ACT, Australia Halson, Shona L.(2008) 'Nutrition, sleep and recovery', European Journal of Sport Science, 8: 2, 119 —126 --------------------------------- Abstract Ensuring athletes achieve an appropriate quality and/or quantity of sleep may have significant implications for

Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838185368815030561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3319502712581260476.post-59924962254011613902011-07-05T02:04:00.000-07:002011-07-05T02:05:21.165-07:00Is Variation In Training Overrated?

Is Variation In Training Overrated? http://running.competitor.com/2009/08/training/is-variation-overrated_5000 ----------------------------------- The virtue of variation in endurance sports training is often hyped. But here’s why your program may benefit from a little less variation and a little more repetition. Much is made of the virtue of variation in endurance sports training. Heck, I’ve

Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838185368815030561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3319502712581260476.post-51018329412620508452011-05-20T03:16:00.000-07:002011-05-20T03:16:53.564-07:00A Little Philosophy

How do you make sure your coaches follow an ethical path? Ask them to each write their own coaching philosophy statement. By Dr. Dennis Docheff Athletic Management, 17.3, April/May 2005, http://www.momentummedia.com/articles/am/am1703/gpphilosophy.htm -------------------------------- One of your coaches discovers that his best player has broken a team rule. The player remains eligible for

Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838185368815030561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3319502712581260476.post-8234283836880056662011-05-04T05:37:00.000-07:002011-05-04T05:47:24.312-07:00Recovery From Training

RECOVERY FROM TRAINING: A BRIEF REVIEW PHILLIP A. BISHOP, ERIC JONES, AND A. KRISTA WOODS Kinesiology Department, Human Performance Laboratory, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama Journal of Strength and Conditioning Vol 22 Number 3 May 2008 ABSTRACT Athletes spend a much greater proportion of their time recovering than they do in training. Yet, much attention has been given to training

Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838185368815030561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3319502712581260476.post-64724150736137747342011-03-23T01:11:00.000-07:002011-03-23T01:11:37.498-07:00Crew Selection - Seat Racing

Crew Selection Author: Kris Korzeniowski (USA) FISA Be A Coach Level 3 ============================ Introduction The FISA CDP courses in Levels I and II attempted to provide a coaching educational package of useful information presented in a simple and practical way. One of the concepts emphasized has been that information obtained from using expensive and complicated equipment, although

Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838185368815030561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3319502712581260476.post-44297855100006796792011-03-07T04:05:00.000-08:002011-03-07T04:06:42.775-08:00Willing to Win

Willing to Win Author: Willi Railo (NOR) From FISA Coach Handbook Level 3 ============================== 1.0 Introduction People usually look on the psychological side of sport as being something abstract and therefore difficult to understand. That is the main reason why they find it hard to do something practical and effective to improve their attitudes to sport. The psychological side of

Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838185368815030561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3319502712581260476.post-28295433551163744012011-02-13T23:19:00.000-08:002011-02-13T23:19:13.047-08:00Maximise You – 10 Tips for Coach Well Being

Maximise You – 10 Tips for Coach Well Being Ann Quinn (Quinnessential Edge, London, UK) ITF Coaching and Sport Science Review 2010; 50 (18): 3 - 4 ========================== ABSTRACT This article summarises some tips to help you maximise the most important person of all – you, so that you can enjoy the journey to your success both on and off the court. Key words: Coach well being, health,

Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838185368815030561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3319502712581260476.post-63172568244667117712011-02-07T01:15:00.000-08:002011-02-07T01:15:24.609-08:00Ten things every young coach should know

Ten things every young (swimming) coach should know By Wayne Goldsmith (a few adjustments to offer Wayne’s recommendations to coaches in other sports) =========================== 1. Learn from the guys (and gals) who have been there The best way to learn is by doing. Next best is to learn by working with those who do the doing. Find yourself a mentor: A senior coach who has experienced the

Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838185368815030561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3319502712581260476.post-87554735339364891402011-01-30T23:30:00.000-08:002011-01-30T23:30:03.060-08:00Correcting Common Misunderstandings About Endurance Exercise

Exercise Science and Coaching: Correcting Common Misunderstandings About Endurance Exercise Andrew N. Bosch, PhD UCT/ MRC Research Unit for Exercise Science and Sports Medicine, Department of Human Biology, University of Cape Town and Sports Science Institute of South Africa, Boundary Road, Newlands 7700, South Africa. E-mail: abosch@sports.uct.ac.za International Journal of Sports Science &

Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838185368815030561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3319502712581260476.post-57807347798462352452011-01-27T03:01:00.000-08:002011-01-27T03:06:24.656-08:00A Review of Hydration

A Review of Hydration Douglas S. Kalman, PhD, RD and Anna Lepeley, MS, CSCS, CISSN Strength and Conditioning Journal Vol 32 No 2 April 2010 ======================================================== SUMMARY THIS ARTICLE REVIEWS THE GUIDELINES AND CONSIDERATIONS OF HYDRATION APPLICABLE TO VARIOUS POPULATION GROUPS AND RESPECTIVE CONDITIONS. AN AREA OF INTEREST AND CONTROVERSY WITH HYDRATION IS THE

Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838185368815030561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3319502712581260476.post-80676144735094710192010-11-05T05:27:00.000-07:002010-11-05T05:27:26.345-07:00So you say you want to win! But have you done the following?

So you say you want to win! But have you done the following?: Jamie Croly ------------------------------- 1. Find a good WHY. Decide why you are training. What is your goal or objective at the end of the training/racing? The importance of the Why will be critical in the motivation that you have for your training/racing and therefore how much you commit to it. This has to be a something that is

Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838185368815030561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3319502712581260476.post-62834670874779005012010-11-05T05:25:00.000-07:002010-11-05T05:25:54.965-07:00Exercise in the Heat

Exercise in the heat: Fundamentals of Thermal Physiology, Performance Implications and Dehydration By Douglas J. Casa, PhD, ATC, CSCS From Journal of Athletic Training 1999;34(3):246-252 ----------------------------------------- Objective: To present the critical issue of exercise in the heat in a format that provides physiologic foundations (Part I) and then applies the established literature

Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838185368815030561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3319502712581260476.post-7317178968726019322010-10-01T03:01:00.000-07:002010-10-01T03:01:28.511-07:00Training for Intense Exercise Performance

Training for Intense Exercise Performance: High Intensity or High Volume Training By Paul Laursen New Zealand Academy of Sport North Island ----------------------------------------------- Abstract Performance in intense exercise events, such as Olympic rowing, kayak, track running and track cycling events, involves a mix of energy system contributions from aerobic and anaerobic sources.

Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838185368815030561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3319502712581260476.post-49974127157189867592010-10-01T02:53:00.000-07:002010-10-01T03:03:15.576-07:00Rigging for the Adaptive Rower

By Volker Nolte & Allison Sheard------------------------

Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838185368815030561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3319502712581260476.post-11652070855685846412010-10-01T02:32:00.000-07:002010-10-01T02:32:04.054-07:00Now What?

Now What? By Vern Gambetta http://www.functionalpathtrainingblog.com/2010/09/now-what.html --------------------------------------------------------- You have max heart rate, resting heart rate, and heart rate variability. You have total distance moved in a practice. You have blood lactate during and post workout. So you have pages of spreadsheets filled with numbers, now what do you do with this

Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838185368815030561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3319502712581260476.post-33795406073792782542010-10-01T02:26:00.000-07:002010-10-01T02:26:20.993-07:00Exploring the Mysteries of Exercise

Exploring the Mysteries of Exercise 12 By Len Kravitz, Ph.D. http://www.unm.edu/~lkravitz/Article%20folder/mysteries.html ----------------------------------------------------- Although the benefits of exercise are espoused daily in classes, newspapers, journals and on TV, less information has been dispersed regarding the underlying mechanisms causing these physiological changes. The

Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838185368815030561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3319502712581260476.post-59163804130868783952010-08-05T04:05:00.000-07:002010-08-05T04:05:06.597-07:00Training Methods and Intensity Distribution of Young World Class Rowers

Training Methods and Intensity Distribution of Young World Class Rowers By Arne Guellich, Stephen Seiler, and Eike Emrich From International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 2009, 4, 448-460 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Arne Guellich1, Stephen Seiler2, and Eike Emrich3 1 Department of Sports Sciences, University of Kaiserslautern,

Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838185368815030561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3319502712581260476.post-6029850252709189442010-08-05T03:56:00.000-07:002010-08-05T03:56:34.917-07:00Keep It Simple and You Are Brilliant

Keep It Simple and You Are Brilliant From http://www.functionalpathtrainingblog.com/2010/07/keep-it-simple-and-you-are-brilliant.html ----------------------------------------------------- How many times have we heard coaches evoke the KISS principle, that is not what I am talking about. When I hear KISS I almost take it as an insult, KISS is dumbing down. I have believed for years that

Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838185368815030561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3319502712581260476.post-74059578516535375492010-08-05T03:55:00.000-07:002010-08-05T03:55:38.649-07:00Basic Training Assumptions

Basic Training Assumptions From http://chuckiev.blogspot.com/ ------------------------------------------------- 1. Training must be physically stressful. The whole purpose of training is to physically and appropriately challenge the body. From this challenge the body adapts and becomes more capable of handling a given level of stress. To be effective the training challenge should be specific to

Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838185368815030561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3319502712581260476.post-75340588420555060872010-07-14T01:47:00.000-07:002010-07-15T01:29:39.614-07:00Some features of the anatomy and exercise physiology of children, relating to training

By Professor Craig Sharp ------------------------------------- Although children between 11 and 16 are the fittest section of the community their activity patterns are continuously frilling. One important cause of this is that, at least in Great Britain, school sport is declining. With this background of falling activity the health of the future adults will depend increasingly on coaches to

Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838185368815030561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3319502712581260476.post-17087903856672891502010-07-14T01:45:00.000-07:002010-07-15T01:31:00.481-07:00Emotional Preparation for the Olympic Games

Emotional Preparation for the Olympic Games By Cal Botterill, Ph.D. ---------------------------------------- Is it possible to emotionally prepare for the Olympic Games? My initial reaction is that it is not easy, and although there are important things an athlete can do, it is probably impossible to totally prepare emotionally for such an experience. There is no denying how special the Olympic

Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838185368815030561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3319502712581260476.post-56468677986937501912010-06-02T00:05:00.000-07:002010-07-15T01:31:28.376-07:00VO2 Max: What do we know, and what do we still need to know

VO2 Max: What do we know, and what do we still need to know By Benjamin D. Levine Institute For Exercise and Environmental Medicine, Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas, and the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas,TX, USA From J Physiol 586.1 (2008) pp 25–34 ==================================== Maximal oxygen uptake ( ˙VO2,max) is a physiological characteristic bounded by the

Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838185368815030561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3319502712581260476.post-52611597676382198382010-06-02T00:04:00.000-07:002010-07-15T01:32:34.052-07:00A piece of string is twice as long as it is from one end to the middle

A piece of string is twice as long as it is from one end to the middle By Wayne Goldsmith http://www.sportscoachingbrain.com/a-piece-of-string-is-twice-as-long-as-it-is-from-one-end-to-the-middle/#more-1001 --------------------------------------- Have you ever asked someone an open question and had them answer, “how long is a piece of string?” Guess what? There is an answer to this question….

Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838185368815030561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3319502712581260476.post-20059189406594540902010-04-30T01:10:00.000-07:002010-07-15T01:33:05.191-07:00Adaptations to Prolonged Intense Endurance Training

Adaptations to Prolonged Intense Endurance Training John A Hawley Exercise Metabolism Group, School of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Life Sciences, RMIT University, Melbourne, Victoria , Australia. Clinical and Experimental Pharmacology and Physiology (2002) 29, 218–222 ===================================== SUMMARY 1. Endurance exercise induces a variety of metabolic and morphological responses/

Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838185368815030561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3319502712581260476.post-71938662993810739592010-04-30T01:09:00.000-07:002010-07-15T01:33:31.897-07:00Evaluating a Training Program

Evaluating a Training Program By Vern Gambetta http://functionalpathtraining.typepad.com/functional_path_training/2009/02/index.html =============================== Basic Principles The following are commonly accepted principles of training. A sound training program should address each of these principles. You should be able to identify these principles clearly and quickly. I maintain that if all

Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838185368815030561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3319502712581260476.post-63029558958262201742010-04-30T01:07:00.000-07:002010-07-15T01:35:39.452-07:00Training Design: A Road Map to Success

Training Design: A Road Map to Success By Dave Shrock, Modesto Junior College http://coaching.usolympicteam.com/ ====================================== Coaching has been described as the science of total preparation (Plisk & Stone 2003). Effective coaches of all levels rely on systematic training design, or periodization, as a road map to optimal individual or team success (Bompa 1999)..

Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838185368815030561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3319502712581260476.post-76513937069254745902010-04-29T00:44:00.001-07:002010-07-15T01:36:05.912-07:00Coaching Thoughts

http://www.functionalpathtrainingblog.com/2010/01/only-a-coach By Vern Gambetta ======================== I overheard someone the other day when he was asked what he did for a living he answered: “I am only a coach.” I wanted to scream, no your not, you are so much more than that. Being a coach is special, more special than we can ever imagine. As coaches we have the opportunity to reach and

Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838185368815030561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3319502712581260476.post-19841995550664834542010-04-29T00:42:00.000-07:002010-07-15T01:48:05.867-07:00The Biomechanics of Squat Depth

The Biomechanics of Squat Depth By Brad Schoenfeld From NSCA Hot Topics Series www.nsca-lift.org =============================== The squat is widely employed as a staple exercise in exercise programs, both for athletic and recreational populations. However, significant controversy exists as to optimal squat depth, both in terms of safety and muscular activity. This paper will seek to clarify

Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838185368815030561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3319502712581260476.post-50280435728887942462010-04-29T00:40:00.000-07:002010-07-15T01:48:37.486-07:00How the best of the best get better and better

How the best of the best get better and better By Graham Jones From Harvard Business Review June 2008 ------------------------------- Compete only with yourself, demand relentless feedback, and don’t forget to celebrate. Until 1954, most people believed that a human being was incapable of running a mile in less than four minutes. But that very year, English miler Roger Bannister proved them

Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838185368815030561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3319502712581260476.post-43618153572935467632010-04-29T00:38:00.000-07:002010-07-15T01:49:26.092-07:00Talent Identification

Talent Identification By R Burgess ========================= Introduction It could be argued that competition itself might very well be the best form of talent identification, with competition seeing the best or most talented athletes rise to the top in their chosen sport (Peltola 1992). However the many athletes that do not succeed in the particular sport they have chosen, along with many that

Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838185368815030561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3319502712581260476.post-69753205335717461612010-04-28T01:06:00.000-07:002010-07-15T01:50:00.143-07:00The Future of Swimming: Myths and Science

The Future of Swimming: Myths and Science By Brent Rushall Swimming Science Bulletin No 36. August 6th 2009 ========================== Abstract A brief description of what are and are not acceptable knowledge criteria for swimming coaches is offered. Concern is expressed about the growing magnitude of belief-based coaching principles and advice which have the potential to depreciate coaching

Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838185368815030561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3319502712581260476.post-70313348822993712802010-04-28T00:54:00.000-07:002010-07-15T01:51:23.589-07:00Proper Nutrition for Athletes: The Missing Link

Proper Nutrition for Athletes: The Missing LinkBy Nancy Clark From J Exerc Sci Fit, Vol 6, No 2, 130–134, 2008 =========================================Introduction Nutrition should be an integral part of an athlete’s training program. Yet, in the United States, American athletes and fitness exercisers alike commonly report that they do not eat as well as they should; they admit that nutrition

Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838185368815030561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3319502712581260476.post-10423850486503474682009-12-21T22:14:00.000-08:002010-07-15T01:52:02.928-07:00The Anaerobic Aspects of Resistance Training

The Anaerobic Aspects of Resistance Training By Bruce W Craig NSCA Hot Topics Series ================================= INTRODUCTION Resistance training has become the common term to describe exercise involving any form of resistance, be it free weights, machines, elastic bands, pulley systems, or body weight as used in some exercise equipment. The lifting of weights comes under this broad

Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838185368815030561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3319502712581260476.post-49863500373041513912009-12-21T22:13:00.000-08:002010-07-15T01:53:13.756-07:00The Use of Sport Psychology to Improve Sport Performance

The Use of Sport Psychology to Improve Sport Performance Daniel Kirschenbaum, Ph.D. Director, Center for Behavioral Medicine, Professor, Northwestern University Medical School Chicago, Illinois; Sean McCann, Ph.D. U.S. Olympic Committee, Sport Science and Technology Division, Colorado Springs, Colorado; Andrew Meyers, Ph.D. University of Memphis, Department of Psychology, Memphis, Tennessee; Jean

Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838185368815030561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3319502712581260476.post-11206101641923539292009-12-21T22:04:00.000-08:002010-07-15T01:58:55.554-07:00Proper Nutrition for Athletes: The Missing Link

Proper Nutrition for Athletes: The Missing Link By Nancy Clark From J Exerc Sci Fit, Vol 6, No 2, 130–134, 2008 ================================= Introduction Nutrition should be an integral part of an athlete’s training program. Yet, in the United States, American athletes and fitness exercisers alike commonly report that they do not eat as well as they should; they admit that nutrition is their

Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838185368815030561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3319502712581260476.post-72906859435588069902009-12-21T22:01:00.000-08:002010-07-15T01:53:51.927-07:00Watch What You Say

Watch What You Say By Nick Dixon http://ezinearticles.com/?Youth-Sports-Coach---Watch-What-You-Say&id=2158337 =============================== Volunteering to coach youth sports can be one of the most rewarding experiences in your life. It is a privilege to spend time teaching, coaching and mentoring youngsters in one of the most critical stages of their mental and physical development. Many kids

Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838185368815030561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3319502712581260476.post-37750595579930067682009-12-21T21:55:00.000-08:002010-07-15T01:59:34.466-07:00Basic Principles for Improving Sports Performance

Basic Principles for Improving Sports Performance By David R. Lamb, Ph.D. Exercise Physiology Laboratory, Sport and Exercise Science Faculty, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH , Chairman, Gatorade Sports Science Institute ================================ KEY POINTS 1. For most sports, the top competitor is generally the one who can appropriately sustain the greatest power output to

Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838185368815030561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3319502712581260476.post-30426465139896718472009-12-21T01:15:00.000-08:002010-07-15T02:00:09.715-07:00Essentials for World Class Coaching

So you want to be the best? Essentials for World Class Coaching By Wayne Goldsmith, www.sportscoachingbrain.com ========================================= Over the past 20 years I have had the good fortune to work with some of the world’s leading coaches – coaches of world record holders and Olympic Gold Medallists, coaches who have won football premierships and led national teams to

Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838185368815030561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3319502712581260476.post-28624909458973307332009-12-21T01:07:00.000-08:002009-12-21T01:15:24.113-08:00Explosive Training in Sports: A Review

Explosive Training in Sports: A Review Bruce-Low S, Smith D. Explosive Exercises In Sports Training: A critical Review. JEPonline 2007;10(1):21-33. ======================================Abstract This paper reviews evidence relating to the effectiveness and safety of explosive exercises, such as Olympic style weight lifting, other weight training exercises performed at a fast cadence, and

Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838185368815030561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3319502712581260476.post-47399496007632549882009-09-30T03:47:00.000-07:002009-09-30T03:51:23.217-07:00Sport Psychology for Junior Rowers

Psychological Skills and Rowing PerformanceSport Psychology for Junior RowersBy Dr Greg Mondon Presented at the 2000 US Rowing Convention-----------------------------------------What percentage of rowing is mental? What percentage of mistakes you’ve made in practice or competition were “mental” mistakes? How much of your practice time do you spend on mental skills?Your answers to these questions

Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838185368815030561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3319502712581260476.post-61260259949555372832009-09-30T03:46:00.000-07:002009-09-30T03:47:31.519-07:00The 2000m Erg Test

The 2000m Erg TestBy Walter Martindale, M.P.E., ChPC, Coach Development Manager, Rowing New ZealandFrom www.rowingnz.com-----------------------------IntroductionSome suggestions for coaching athletes to a best performance. Unfortunately, to be thorough, this gets a bit long… The “basics” of getting a great ergometer test are in “bold” font, like this. The rest of the document provides a “not

Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838185368815030561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3319502712581260476.post-77122601384115433982009-09-30T03:30:00.000-07:002009-09-30T03:45:22.668-07:00Understanding of, and experience with long-term build-up programs for high performance female and male rowers

Understanding of, and experience with long-term build-up programs for high performance female and male rowersBy Dr Theodor Korner, Rowing Association of the German Democratic Republic, Berlin August 22, 1989-------------------------Content1. Competition as the goal of training and long term build up2. Factors determining performance in competition3. The choice of training means and methods based

Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838185368815030561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3319502712581260476.post-18924174598460205422009-09-07T01:38:00.000-07:002009-09-07T01:39:59.459-07:00Developing Your Coaching Philosophy

Developing Your Coaching Philosophyhttp://www.britishcycling.org.uk/web/site/BC/coa/News2009/20090204_CPD_Feb_09.asp---------------------In this months' CPD article we are introducing the concept of developing a personal coaching philosophy. A much underutilised concept, coaches rarely take the time to stop and fully consider what their own guiding principles to coaching are and how these will

Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838185368815030561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3319502712581260476.post-87591243812393299292009-07-29T04:15:00.000-07:002009-07-29T04:29:58.472-07:00Understanding of, and experience with long-term build-up programs for high performance female and male rowers - PART 1

Understanding of, and experience with long-term build-up programs for high performance female and male rowersBy Dr Theodor Korner,Rowing Association of the German Democratic Republic, BerlinAugust 22, 1989--------------------------------ContentCompetition as the goal of training and long term build upFactors determining performance in competitionThe choice of training means and methods based on a

Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838185368815030561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3319502712581260476.post-11850450835606641262009-07-29T04:01:00.000-07:002009-07-29T04:10:46.349-07:00Finding out what’s known

Finding out what’s knownBy Will Hopkins, Sport and Recreation, AUT UniversityFrom www.sportsci.org-------------------------------------------------

Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838185368815030561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3319502712581260476.post-39429874816564430282009-07-29T04:00:00.000-07:002009-07-29T04:01:19.650-07:00Is Variation Overrated?

Is Variation Overrated?From http://mattfitzgerald.org/blog/-------------------------------------------------------Much is made of the virtue of variation in endurance sports training. Heck, I’ve made much of it myself. Some coaches and experts go so far as to say that one should never do the same workout twice in a training cycle. But lately I’ve come to believe that too much is made of the

Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838185368815030561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3319502712581260476.post-11530095618094408942009-07-08T03:22:00.000-07:002009-07-10T02:29:00.813-07:00Strength Training For Lightweights

Strength Training For LightweightsBy Gianni Postiglioni, Head Coach – Greece, FISA Coaches Conference, Budapest, Hungary 7-11 November 2007Transcript by Jamie Croly--------------------------------------------- Weight lifting in rowing is quite common, we have a lot of things in common, when I listen to Jurgen and also when I listen now to Adrian, I said what can I say more than them? It is

Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838185368815030561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3319502712581260476.post-3277816014580134692009-06-02T02:34:00.000-07:002009-06-02T02:35:08.269-07:0011 Characteristics of Great Coaches

11 Characteristics of Great CoachesBy Frank Dick-----------------------------So what characteristics do the best coaches share?1. Keep Vision and Values Front and Centre.The coach is visionary and lives life by adhering to core values. He should have very real strength of character and commitment to personal integrity and honesty. Winning at any point should never come at the expense of values.2.

Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838185368815030561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3319502712581260476.post-35562433371843012772009-06-02T02:31:00.000-07:002009-06-02T02:34:13.435-07:00Drills - The Coxswains Drill Card

Drills - The Coxswains Drill CardFrom www.coxing.comDownload the complete drills description from www.thecoxguide.com/Drillcard_Descriptions.pdf------------------------------------

Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838185368815030561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3319502712581260476.post-43948859690335088662009-06-02T02:28:00.000-07:002009-06-02T02:31:03.313-07:00Pillars of Success

Successful Coaching – Pillars of SuccessFrom http://functionalpathtraining.typepad.com/functional_path_training/2009/01/pillars-of-success.html---------------------------------This is Seth Godin’s post from January 22, 2009. I read his blog every day. His ideas and thoughts always seem to give a kick start to my day. His focus is marketing, but if you think about it coaching is marketing. We have

Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838185368815030561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3319502712581260476.post-59574693472371361352009-06-02T02:23:00.000-07:002009-06-02T02:28:07.392-07:00Monitoring Training – Lessons From The Meatheads

Monitoring Training – Lessons From The MeatheadsFrom http://alancouzens.blogspot.com/2008/08/lessons-from-meatheads.html-------------------------------After last week’s blog, that emphasized the magnitude of the time commitment necessary to reach the top of a sport like triathlon, I thought that it might be a good time to throw out a reminder that, while in the long term, all athletes who are

Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838185368815030561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3319502712581260476.post-10373863305829982622009-05-27T00:27:00.000-07:002009-05-27T23:04:47.590-07:00New Filippi Fin

New Filippi FinSeen at the Banyoles World Cup 2009Any Comments???

Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838185368815030561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3319502712581260476.post-21849007928050434922009-05-18T01:33:00.000-07:002009-05-18T02:02:30.566-07:00Developing British Rowing Technique

Developing British Rowing TechniqueARA Sep 07-----------------------------

Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838185368815030561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3319502712581260476.post-85724952898080774892009-05-14T01:55:00.000-07:002009-05-14T01:58:24.623-07:00Romanian Model of Talent Identification and Promotion

Romanian Model of Talent Identification and Promotion: The Selection Model for Women RowersFISA Coaches Conference 2001 Bucharest Romania---------------------------------PremisesIn Romania, sport certainly belongs to the national culture. Elite sport used to be and still is considered an important means of expression, a virtue and a token of national pride.At the Summer Olympic Games of the last

Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838185368815030561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3319502712581260476.post-31398359677301917452009-04-01T03:27:00.001-07:002009-04-01T03:41:17.817-07:00Applying Biomechanics to Improve Rowing Performance

Applying Biomechanics to Improve Rowing PerformanceBy Peter Schwanitz (GER)Translated from German by Lena Baden and Fred KilgallinFrom FISA Coach Vol 2 No 3 Summer 1991----------------------------Editors Note: The following is an abbreviated version of the original presentation by Dr. Peter Schwanitz at the 1990 FISA Coaches Conference in Athens. Dr Schwanitz presents recommendations for

Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838185368815030561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3319502712581260476.post-31904527195830026032009-04-01T03:20:00.000-07:002009-04-01T03:45:47.155-07:00Force Application during the Drive Phase

Force Application during the Drive PhaseBy Valery KleshnevRowing Biomechanics Newsletter No2 Volume 4 February 2004http://www.biorow.com/ --------------------------… increasing the force faster at catch is very important for achieving efficient rowing technique? Below are force curves (as a ratio to body mass) of two crews, where the crew 1 increases the force much quicker than the crew 2, but

Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838185368815030561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3319502712581260476.post-908911792526682822009-04-01T03:09:00.000-07:002009-04-01T03:15:46.081-07:00Understanding Gold Medal Standards

Selection – Understanding Gold Medal StandardsBy Tom Landry,Nova Scotia Rowing Association-----------------------------------------------------What is a Gold Medal Standard?A Gold Medal Standard (GMS) is the theoretically predicted fastest possible time that a crew of a particular class can race the Olympic distance of 2000 m.In Canada, The GMS times are developed by Rowing Canada Aviron (RCA) (

Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838185368815030561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3319502712581260476.post-17391127911953757512009-03-02T01:44:00.000-08:002009-03-03T01:34:09.465-08:00Terminology and Differentiation of Training Methods

TERMINOLOGY AND DIFFERENTIATION OF TRAINING METHODS By Dieter Steinhofer www.athleticscoaching.ca --------- In the following text, based on an abbreviated translation from Leistungssport, Germany, Vol. 26, No. 6, November 1993, the author attempts to improve communication between coaches and scientists by proposing a reconstruction of terminology to be adjusted to training principles and methods

Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838185368815030561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3319502712581260476.post-51515571339350556672009-03-02T01:36:00.000-08:002009-03-02T01:41:45.416-08:00Physiological Training Principles are Often Inaccurate

PHYSIOLOGICAL TRAINING PRINCIPLES ARE OFTEN INACCURATEReviewed by Brent Rushall -Coaching Science AbstractsFrom Noakes, T. D. (2000). Physiological models to understand exercise fatigue and the adaptations that predict or enhance athletic performance. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports, 10, 123-145.=============This review article critically evaluates several physiological

Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838185368815030561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3319502712581260476.post-1914422392665568612009-02-04T01:10:00.000-08:002009-02-04T01:16:57.276-08:00Cycling Your Periodization Plan

Cycling Your Periodization PlanBy Michael H. Stone and Meg Stone (East Tennessee State) and William A. Sands (United States Olympic Committee)From Olympic Coach Winter 2008------------------------------------------------The “principle of the cyclic arrangement of load demands” consists of two concepts working simultaneously: 1) cycling and 2) stages (Harre 1982, p. 78). Cycles of training are

Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838185368815030561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3319502712581260476.post-14724448848862412742009-02-04T01:07:00.000-08:002009-02-04T01:08:13.429-08:00Avoiding and Overcoming Burnout

Avoiding and Overcoming BurnoutBy Shawn McDonaldFrom UltraRunning 25(4) Sept 2005-----------------------------------As with many other aspects of life, it is easier to spot overtraining in others than in ourselves. In this article, we will examine the causes of overtraining and how to get back into a rested state, ready for further training and racing.Depending upon a number of factors, a

Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838185368815030561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3319502712581260476.post-33834768972183083922009-02-04T01:05:00.000-08:002009-02-04T01:07:10.932-08:005 Keys to Competitive Coxing

5 Keys to Competitive CoxingBy Yasmin FarooqOriginally published in American Rowing Magazine, July/August 1992----------------------------------I walked into the University of Wisconsin boathouse in the fall of 1984 as a very green freshman. Like many other now successful rowers and coxswains, I knew nothing about rowing. Still, I smiled and nodded as Jane Ludwig, the novice women’s coach, gave

Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838185368815030561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3319502712581260476.post-72110004556659782632009-02-04T01:04:00.000-08:002009-02-04T01:05:55.135-08:00Music While You Erg

Music While You ErgBy Michael R. MannPublished in Rowing and Regatta (issues May and June 2007) under the title 'Music whilst you erg'----------------------INTRODUCTIONResearch has shown that physical performance can be enhanced with the accompaniment of music. Indeed music may be regarded as an ergogenic aid; in his book 'Physiology of muscular activity' Karpovich states that 'the purpose of an

Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838185368815030561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3319502712581260476.post-79204571631615498052009-01-28T01:26:00.000-08:002009-01-28T02:13:27.414-08:00Periodisation - A Short Introduction

Periodisation - A Short IntroductionBy Axel MullerFISA Junior Coaches Conference Istanbul 2003---------------------------------------------

Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838185368815030561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3319502712581260476.post-79613951699589579322008-12-31T05:29:00.000-08:002008-12-31T05:35:02.987-08:00Using the 6 Intensities of Training in Sessions and Training Programs

Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838185368815030561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3319502712581260476.post-36064573657223784432008-12-29T01:43:00.000-08:002008-12-29T01:44:40.808-08:00Doing the Business with Jurgen Grobler

Coaches – Doing the Business with Jurgen GroblerBy David BolchoverThis article was sourced from the Row2k website. www.row2k.com-------------------------------David Bolchover is the co-author of The 90-Minute Manager, which outlines the lessons that business managers can learn from football managers. His next book, The Living Dead: The Shocking Truth about Office Life, will be published by

Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838185368815030561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3319502712581260476.post-48847620964675814802008-12-29T01:37:00.000-08:002008-12-29T01:41:41.558-08:00The Cardiovascular System and Exercise

Physiology – The Cardiovascular System and ExerciseFrom www.sports-fitness-advisor.com-----------------------------------------The cardiovascular system serves five important functions (1) during exercise:1) Delivers oxygen to working muscles2) Oxygenates blood by returning it to the lungs3) Transports heat (a by-product of activity) from the core to the skin4) Delivers nutrients and fuel to

Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838185368815030561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3319502712581260476.post-6574619808826325452008-12-29T01:33:00.000-08:002008-12-29T01:37:03.739-08:00Fair Treatment

Managing Athletes – Fair TreatmentFrom Coaches Report - Spring 1996, Volume 2 Number 4------------------------------------------Just as the Centre for Sport and Law is in a state of transition [see "Speaking Personally, page 12] so is this column. In the last five issues, we have focused on issues relating to negligence and liability of coaches. In this issue, we make a switch to the other side

Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838185368815030561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3319502712581260476.post-46252427349865783902008-11-27T00:56:00.000-08:002008-11-27T01:00:22.974-08:00Interview with Tim McLaren

Coaches – Interview with Tim McLarenFrom http://www.rowperfect.co.uk/news/2007/06/18/interview-with-tim-mclaren/Monday, June 18th, 2007--------------------------Tim McLaren interviewed by RowperfectTim is the Head Coach and director of California Rowing Club – a new club established 2 years ago and located next door to California University Berkeley Rowing Club’s shed. Rowperfect caught up with

Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838185368815030561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3319502712581260476.post-25089072351744183612008-11-27T00:55:00.000-08:002008-11-27T00:56:46.366-08:00Teaching Rowing To Children

Teaching Rowing – Teaching Rowing To ChildrenBy Ariane Kissel and Werner Raabe--------------------1. Aims of children's rowingThe main goal of teaching rowing to children should be to make the sport attractive to the widest possible range of children - as a positive emotional experience, both alone and together with other children. The training should enable children to approach rowing playfully

Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838185368815030561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3319502712581260476.post-32350190523038371082008-11-27T00:54:00.001-08:002008-11-27T00:54:57.574-08:00Tips for the Speaker

Presentations – Tips for the SpeakerFrom http://www.swimmingcoach.org/articles/9701/ARTICLE1.HTM----------------------1. Tell 'em what you are gonna tell 'em, tell 'em, and tell 'em what you told 'em. (Repetition gets the message through.) Also known as preview, present and summarize.2. Check out the room before you speak and make sure everything you need is there, and you know where everything

Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838185368815030561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3319502712581260476.post-60606045166635783122008-11-27T00:46:00.000-08:002008-11-27T00:53:42.794-08:00A Road Map to Success

Training Design – A Road Map to SuccessBy Dave Shrock, Modesto Junior Collegehttp://coaching.usolympicteam.com/----------------------Following these assertions, coaches should be guided by the knowledge of what the crucial tasks are that must be accomplished in the demands of the athlete’s event/position and of the sport. Tudor Bompa, an authority on periodization, states ‘a coach is only as

Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838185368815030561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3319502712581260476.post-11619072676126084402008-11-18T03:39:00.000-08:002008-11-18T03:40:36.831-08:00The Holy Grail

Methodology – The Holy GrailBy Vern GambettaFrom http://functionalpathtraining.typepad.com/functional_path_training/2008/09/the-holy-grail.html-------------------------Why is it that each generation of young coaches has to go in search of the Holy Grail, that place or person who has the answer? Over the past several months I have run into too many coaches starting out in the field or early in

Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838185368815030561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3319502712581260476.post-53000729721964452172008-11-18T03:38:00.000-08:002008-11-18T03:39:50.134-08:00Routines, Rituals and Performing Under Pressure

Routines, Rituals and Performing Under PressureBy Sean McCann, PhD, Performance Services USOC Sport PsychologistFrom Olympic Coach Spring 2008 Vol 20 No 2-------------------------I have a pre-shot routine for every shot, but none is more important than when I have to hit a big drive in a pressure situation. Not only does my pre-shot routine allow me to focus on the task at hand, but it also keeps

Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838185368815030561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3319502712581260476.post-67284932599848216742008-11-18T03:25:00.000-08:002008-11-18T03:38:47.398-08:00Identifying, Understanding and Training Young Athletes

Developing Athletes – Identifying, Understanding and Training Young AthletesBy Peter Twiss and Janice HuttonFrom http://www.sirc.ca/newsletters/october07/feat4.cfm----------------------------Who will be the next Tiger Woods, Mia Hamm, Michael Jordan or Venus Williams? Many parents believe that, given the right amount of training, coaching and perseverance, it could be their child. There is a

Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838185368815030561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3319502712581260476.post-40072109601257920462008-11-18T03:21:00.000-08:002008-11-18T03:25:06.695-08:00Going from “are” to “wannabee"

Going from “are” to “wannabee"By Terry ONiellFrom Rowing Voice 30 December 2007-----------------------------------If I were asked to define training, I would say it is the technical, physical and mental preparation to complete a task. If knowing the task is the first step, then the next consideration is the current condition of the athlete. With these two pieces of information you know both where

Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838185368815030561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3319502712581260476.post-49659357141028517422008-10-06T03:07:00.000-07:002008-10-06T04:10:39.926-07:00Strength Training For Men

Strength Training For MenJurgen GroblerMen’s Head Coach GBRFISA Coaches Conference, Budapest Hungary. November 7-11 2007========================================I think the first two presentation already showed that there are always more questions than answers, and I think that that is a good sign, because a coach that doesn’t ask questions is at a standstill, still knowing there is not always an

Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838185368815030561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3319502712581260476.post-45108414541741687542008-10-06T02:46:00.000-07:002008-10-06T02:47:49.199-07:00Informing Youth of Their Non Selection in Competitive Sport

Selection – Informing Youth of Their Non Selection in Competitive SportBy Lauren Capstick, MA:University of Alberta==================================Questions for Coaches to consider when making elimination announcements:To what extent does the way that I plan to inform athletes of their elimination:Answer their questions of ‘why didn’t I make the team’?In a way that is personal and relevant?In a

Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838185368815030561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3319502712581260476.post-83366625602857242522008-10-06T02:45:00.000-07:002008-10-06T02:46:29.815-07:00Childlike Simplicity

Childlike SimplicityBy Suzie Tuff ey Riewald, PhD, NSCA-CPT,*DFrom NSCA Performance Training Journal October 2007 Vol 6 No 5=============================Do the following phrases sound familiar to you?“Race you to the light pole,”“Whoever gets ten points first wins,”“Coach said I get to start in the game today. I can’t wait.”They are all things that you likely would hear come from the mouths of

Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838185368815030561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3319502712581260476.post-40637769267150415232008-10-06T02:44:00.002-07:002008-10-06T02:45:22.410-07:00The Importance of Coaching Credibility

The Importance of Coaching CredibilityBy Sean McCann, Ph.D. USOC Sport Science and TechnologyFrom Olympic Coach Vol 18 No 2=================================== “Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are.” John WoodenWhile searching for new ideas on coaching and leadership, I

Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838185368815030561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3319502712581260476.post-33866815546380592752008-10-06T02:39:00.000-07:002008-10-06T02:43:47.149-07:00Coaching the Y Generation

Coaching the Y GenerationBy Kevin Giles==================================We live in an age where we all chase ‘best-practice’, whether in sport, the corporate sector or the community at large. Much is written by the world’s leading lights and we all look for those words of wisdom, supported by research and expounded with the jargon of today. I fully understand that what I attempt to set out here

Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838185368815030561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3319502712581260476.post-37158722783597398732008-09-14T05:12:00.000-07:002008-09-14T05:19:11.266-07:00Great Lifts

Great LiftsBy Michael W. Favre, M.Ed. Coordinator, Strength & Conditioning Kevin Conlogue Intern, Strength & Conditioning Patrick Borkowski, M.S.Coordinator, Strength & ConditioningFrom Olympic Coach Vol 17 No 1 ==========================HOW WE TRAIN:At the USOC,we center our training programs on closed-kinetic chain, multi-joint free-weight exercises. Chiefly among these are the lifts associated

Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838185368815030561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3319502712581260476.post-79573676000027438592008-09-14T05:05:00.000-07:002008-09-14T05:12:25.484-07:00Recovery Strategies for Sports Performance

Recovery Strategies for Sports PerformanceBy Angela Calder,B.A.,M.A. (Hons), B. Appl. Sci. (Coaching) University of Canberra, ACT AustraliaFrom http://coaching.usolympicteam.com/coaching/kpub.nsf/v/3Sept03========================================“If there was one single factor that helped this team to perform to the level they did at Atlanta, it was the recovery program that was put in place … and

Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838185368815030561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3319502712581260476.post-77692726129989593672008-09-11T01:00:00.000-07:002008-09-11T01:01:21.043-07:00A Game Plan for Mom and Dad

Parents – A Game Plan for Mom and DadBy Ed ShillingFrom http://www.championsacademy.org/champions/articledetail.aspx?ArticleId=650&Id=101============== “Guidelines, do's and don’ts for parents who want to effectively assume their role in helping their child to have the best athletic experience he or she can possibly have.”At Champions Academy we are on a constant quest to help prepare our

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Spracklen’s Notes – Part 3 – Rowing TechniqueBy Mike SpracklenOctober 1987=======ROWING TECHNIQUESTING AND FLOATGood rowing technique is a combination of POWER (muscular coordination) and BLADE control. A boat will only travel as fast as the blades drive it!In a 2000 meter race an Oarsperson rows between 200 and 250 strokes in his bid for a medal. This is a small number compared with the many

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Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838185368815030561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3319502712581260476.post-75619382761840789062008-08-01T02:57:00.000-07:002008-12-09T05:00:31.387-08:00Understanding Rowing Technique - The Timing of the Catch

Understanding Rowing Technique - The Timing of the CatchFrom Rowing & Regatta Magazine, & www.precisionsport.co.ukBy Dr Valery Kleshnev and Tim Baker--------------------------------The timing of the catch is a critical part of the rowing stroke which makes a significant difference to boat speed. The majority of rowers and coaches appreciate this and spend a lot of time working on it, yet what

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Failing to Adapt to TrainingBy Frederick C. Hagerman, Ph D.From FISA Coach Vol 3. No 1, Winter 1992-------------------------------------“If you are tired, you are not in shape; if you are not tired, you have not been working hard enough.” – AnonymousIntroductionSuccessful adaptation to training is necessary to ensure better competitive performances. This adaptation is based on the athletes

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Creating Training Programs – Spracklen’s Notes – Part 2 – Workouts By Mike SpracklenOctober 1987 ---------------------------------------WORKOUTSThis section implements all of the preceding sections. For the most part each workout is outlined in terms of training effect, training load, and technical aim; these will be bolded for ease of understanding.PYRAMIDChange rates at 3' 2' 1' 2' 3' 4' - 11'

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Becoming an Athletic Development ProfessionalBy Vern GambettaFrom www.functionalpathtraining.typepad.com---------------------------------------I have been contacted by several people that asked me for advice on what it takes to be an Athletic Development professional as they are looking to get into the field.Passion – A genuine enthusiasm for what you do. Not just when there are crowds and on

Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838185368815030561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3319502712581260476.post-36110907573347247652008-06-28T05:42:00.000-07:002008-12-09T05:00:35.234-08:00The Importance of Training Volume

Training – The Importance of Training Volume for Elite Rowing PerformanceFrom Filipe Salbany======================Nothing will have a bigger impact on an individual’s chances of achieving an elite level of rowing performance than following a well-designed training program. Only through appropriate training can aspiring rowers develop the outstanding levels of conditioning and technique necessary

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Creating Training Programs – Spracklen’s Notes – Part 1 – Program OutlineBy Mike SpracklenOctober 1987 =============================TRAINING FOR TECHNIQUEThis training System has been designed to provide a variety of methods that are compatible with the process of learning good rowing technique. The methods are not dissimilar to those used by coaches throughout the rowing world, but they have

Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838185368815030561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3319502712581260476.post-33324312430693706802008-06-28T05:36:00.000-07:002008-06-28T05:37:37.575-07:00The Safety of Free Weights

The Safety of Free WeightsBy Dr Fred HatfiedFrom www.drsquat.com==============================In "Free Weights vs. Machines: A Look at Pros and Cons of Each", Elizabeth Quinn makes a case for machines being "safer" then free weights. Says she,"The most important component in any strength training program is safety. If you are new to strength training or if you are working out alone, variable

Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11838185368815030561noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3319502712581260476.post-14409500728819128012008-06-28T05:31:00.000-07:002008-12-09T05:00:39.050-08:00Restoration and Regeneration

Restoration and Regeneration as Essential Components within Training ProgramsFrom http://www.swimmingcoach.org/articles/9712/article5.htmBy Angie Calder, B.A., M.A. (Hons), B. Appl. Sci. Sp.=========================Recovery sessions are rarely incorporated into sports specific training programs, except in Eastern Bloc countries. Yet the benefits of structured recovery periods are well documented

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